Another Master is Gone: Marcel De Ley

[Ace-Garageguy]

This may be old news to some. Though he left us back on May 21, I didn't know until today. I figured he needed to be remembered here.

For those who don't know, he was a metal-shaper at the top of the pile. Really nobody any better, and sculpted the bodies for some of the best cars ever built.

Hemmings obit here:   https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/06/13/master-metalshaper-marcel-de-ley-dies-at-age-89/

Edited December 11, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy

[Renegade]

WOW. Amazing skills.

[R.D.F.]

Just a thought.

What would you have become if you walked into his shop as a kid and he showed you the ropes?

[mikemodeler]

I remember seeing him on an old episode of American Hot Rod building a car body for Boyd Coddington. They showed how he managed to hammer and form a beautiful car from aluminum, extremely impressive.

[58 Impala]

His shop has done work for several of the top custom builders. He worked with his two sons who I'm sure will continue their excellent work.

[disabled modeler]

Sad... I just hope there is always someone to take over the torch...otherwise that level of skill will be lost forever.   RIP.

[misterNNL]

Old world hand craftsmanship at it's absolute zenith.