If you’re a reader of our blog, you’ve noticed that we’ve mentioned several Ford vehicles and models in the last few months. There’s the Falcon, the Focus and the Escape, just to name a few. But have you ever heard of the Ford Foose F150?

This oddly attractive pickup truck is my new favorite Ford product. And that’s just judging from the pictures I’ve seen. But it’s more than just another Ford model.

The Ford Foose is the creation of Chip Foose, the youngest inductee into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame (I didn’t even know there was such a thing). He’s also the “custom vehicle maker to the stars,” as many Hollywood celebrities seek him out when they want entirely genuine vehicles designed so they can show off.

And now, Chip Foose has made his mark on the Ford brand of vehicles. I’m loving it, too. Instead of the typical F150 that sits high off the ground, the Foose model is lower so it hugs the road regardless of where you’re driving. The lowered body combines the American ideals of a pickup truck and a race car for a truly unique appearance.

The funny thing is that the entire creation sprang from a challenge. Last year, Ford’s truck team challenged Foose to create a sporty, hot rod-like version of the F150. Less than five months later, Foose’s creation made its public debut. 

Ford’s manufacturing plant in Kansas City is producing the trucks. They should be on sale soon if they’re not already.