The first chopped 49-50 Mercury?
FIRST CHOPPED 49-50 MERCURY Who was the first one to chop the top of the 1949-1951 Mercury, the
Wally Welch
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
WALLY WELCH other CUSTOMS Before Wally Welch had his famous 1941 Ford and 1950 Mercury, he had a
Wally Welch 1951 Pan Pacific winner
WALLY WELCH TAKES BEST CUSTOM WITH HIS AYALA 1950 MERCURY The second Petersens Motorama show was held in
The Ayala covers
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 1941 FORD Wally Welch loved everything automotive, he loved his bikes, Hot Rods and his Custom
Wally Welch Mercury 02
THE BARRIS VERSION Wally’s 1950 Mercury was among the first customs based on this iconic Mercury model. Originally restyled by
Wally Welch Mercury 01
THE AYALA VERSION Wally Welch’s 1950 Mercury was among the first Customs based on this iconic Mercury model.
Wally Welch Color Photos
FADING COLORS The amazing Wally Welch Photo collection consists of mostly “regular” black and white photos. Fortunately Wally
Wally Welch and his passion for cars
WALLY WELCH THE MAN AND HIS MACHINES Want to know more about the late Wally Welch? You are