Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign
Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign
Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign
Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign
Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign
Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign

Auto Butchers Car Club (East LA) Figural Cast Metal Sign

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Cast metal cleaver-form plaque bearing the raised lettering "Auto Butchers ELA", finished with contrasting paint and a stylized butcher knife handle. The cleaver motif is the defining symbol of the Auto Butchers, one of the most influential early custom car clubs to emerge from East Los Angeles. The bold, literal imagery reflects the group's philosophy-precision cutting, radical modification, and unapologetic craftsmanship applied to automobiles in the postwar custom era.

Founded in 1947 by brothers Gil Ayala and Al Ayala, the Auto Butchers became legendary for their innovative bodywork, particularly extreme chops and smooth, flowing custom lines that helped define West Coast custom culture. The cleaver emblem became synonymous with the club and was reproduced in plaques, jackets, and shop displays, serving as both an identifier and a statement of identity within the custom car community. Pieces like this are closely associated with club membership, shop culture, and the preservation of that legacy.

Shows surface wear and paint loss consistent with age and handling. No cracks or structural damage observed. The metal remains solid, with wear contributing to a genuine period appearance rather than detracting from display.

11.25" W x 4.5" H

MM - 18678 - 010626

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