"Little Deuce Coupe" Explained
By DJ M on May 13th, 2006
In Brian Wilson/B. Boys
SMOOTH OPERATOR "A Little Deuce Coupe is the venerable 1932 Ford V-8 Roadster, originally designed as a small, high performance excursion vehicle, the 'Deuce' refers to the '2' in 1932, and is also suggestive of the fact the Deuce is a two seater. Back in the classic hot rod era of the 50's and 60's, the Deuce became the favorite of auto designers, who 'tricked-out' the already potent flathead V-8 equipped conservative roadster by pulling the hood and fenders, installing Lake Pipes, enlarging (boring) cylinders to further enhance its already inherent power, and dressing out in chrome detailing and flaming paint schemes."