Foose began working on automobiles at age seven for his father's company, Project Design, in Santa Barbara, California.

[3] After working for four years at Clenet Coachworks, Foose returned to the Art Center to complete his education.

[5] Foose gained more exposure in 2003 as a result of a TLC documentary on his design and creation of a modified 2002 Ford Thunderbird called Speedbird,[4][5] and due to his work building Ron Whiteside's 2003 Ridler-winning '34 3-window.

Foose has since severed ties with DuPont and now promotes the BASF Glasurit paint line exclusively.

In November 2007, Foose officially severed ties to Unique Performance[9] following police action against UP for alleged illegal activities.

In 2006, Foose launched a line of die cast replicas of many of his famous designs partnering with the makers of Johnny Lightning in the creation of JL Full Throttle.

This company produced copies of many of Foose's famous, award-winning designs, including Grand Master and Impression.

In 2002, Foose won the coveted Ridler Award at the 50th Anniversary Show of the Detroit Autorama with Bob and Wes Rydell's '35 Chevy Master, Grandmaster.

Foose was retained as design consultant to provide architects with unique styling elements for the exterior and interior of the $275 million expansion of Detroit's MotorCity Casino, anticipated to be complete by the end of 2007.