Fast & factual

Beaut Aussie ute

Aussie legend Lew Bandt designed the world’s first ‘coupe-utility’ in 1933, based on a 1932 Ford V8 fivewindow ‘dicky-seat’ Coupe

Movie star

The yellow ’32 Coupe in American Graffiti (1973) is today credited with saving hot-rodding. Yet after filming, the car failed to sell for $1500

Heist society

Bank robbers John Dillinger, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker enjoyed the Ford V8’s performance; the latter pair were shot to ribbons in one

Rodding life

The Ford ‘ flattie’ ignited the smouldering hot-rod scene, with an industry of performance parts catering for cheap used cars post-ww2

Artistic license se

The Beach Boys’ 1963 hit song ‘Little Deuce Coupe’ e’ is about Brian Wilson’s imaginary ’32, “with four on the floor”.