Deuce: 75 Years of the '32 Ford - Hardcover

Robert Genat

9781932494136: Deuce: 75 Years of the '32 Ford

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1932494138 ISBN 13: 9781932494136

Publisher: Car Tech, 2006

The 1932 Ford, the Deuce, is among the most important automobiles ever produced. A landmark car for Ford, the '32 introduced Henry Ford's groundbreaking V-8 engine, bringing the iconic engine configuration to the masses for the first time. Just as significantly, the '32 Ford's myriad body styles and abundant production figures made it the ideal platform for hot rodders and the inspiration for an entire automotive performance industry. Now 75 years after its introduction, the Deuce continues to be the foundation for many a hot rod. Deuce: 75 Years of the 1932 Ford is a complete history of the car as it was built, and as a hot rod and race car. The book covers the design, development and production of the Deuce, including vintage factory photos and details on the cars as they came from the factory. Deuce also relates the story of the car as a race car and as the hot rod of choice for generations of hop-up enthusiasts. Sidebars will explore the personalities and companies that have helped the Deuce become a pop culture phenomenon and a focal point of the automotive enthusiast community.

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About the Author:

Robert Genat is the writer of numerous books on the history of automotive performance. He lives in San Diego, California.

Review:

Street Rodder, August 2007

“Naturally an event of this magnitude [the anniversary] inspires countless acts of marketing; however, few are as good as Robert Genat’s Deuce: 75 Years of the ’32 Ford Deuce ... Instead of offering a sterile, nuts-and-bolts guide to the Deuce’s unique elements, however, Genat intersperses historic images with his own evocative, archive-quality photographs of both modified and stock 1932 Fords ... It caters to the purist and the performance-minded alike, and it promises to maintain its appeal for years ... We suggest buying two: one for yourself and another to let your friends fight over.”

Hot Rod Magazine, April 2007
"Of course, there are photos of prime examples of the '32 Ford, but what's more interesting; the book covers the complete history of the cars from the original design, development, and production to the dawning of traditional hot rodding with rare original photos."

Cars & Parts Magazine, January 2007, reviewed by Bob Stevens
"If I was going to buy - or recommend - only one 1932 Ford book in the 75th celebration, it would be this one. It's a magnificent effort and a must-have for any early Ford V-8 enthusiast or automotive history buff."

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