Wally Welch Archives - Custom Car Chronicle

FIRST CHOPPED 49-50 MERCURY Who was the first one to chop the top of the 1949-1951 Mercury, the

John Geraghty 1940 Ford

JOHN GERAGHTY 1940 FORD John Geraghty had the Ayala brothers create this subtile brilliant irridescent green painted 1940 Ford

WALLY WELCH other CUSTOMS Before Wally Welch had his famous 1941 Ford and 1950 Mercury, he had a

WALLY WELCH TAKES BEST CUSTOM WITH HIS AYALA 1950 MERCURY The second Petersens Motorama show was held in

AYALA COVERS Gil Ayala’s Auto Body Works never had as much magazine exposure as the Barris shop had.

WALLY WELCH 1941 FORD Wally Welch loved everything automotive, he loved his bikes, Hot Rods and his Custom

THE BARRIS VERSION Wally’s 1950 Mercury was among the first customs based on this iconic Mercury model. Originally restyled by

THE AYALA VERSION Wally Welch’s 1950 Mercury was among the first Customs based on this iconic Mercury model.

FADING COLORS The amazing Wally Welch Photo collection consists of mostly “regular” black and white photos. Fortunately Wally

WALLY WELCH THE MAN AND HIS MACHINES Want to know more about the late Wally Welch? You are