Ford Model 18 'golden Deuce' Coupe

Typical American hot rod. This phenomenon emerged in the late 1930s in the western United States, but gained rapid momentum after the war.

Typical American hot rod. This phenomenon emerged in the late 1930s in the western United States, but really took off after the war. Discarded cars, especially Fords (because of their simple construction and low price), were radically rebuilt and fitted with tuned or more powerful engines. The cars were suitable for everyday use, but before long they were also being raced. This is how drag races came into being, first on public roads and old airfields, later on purpose built tracks. The aim is to cover a quarter mile (404 meters) as fast as possible, from a standing start and in a straight line. Each time two cars compete head to head in a knockout race; the winner is decided by elimination. This Ford Model 18 Golden Deuce took part successfully in drag races in the 1960s and also won prizes at shows. The name Deuce is both American slang for two and a nickname for a 1932 Ford Coupe. The California pop group The Beach Boys sang about such a car in their 1963 song Little Deuce Coupe.