why do they call some old cars deuces?

Question

why do they call some old cars deuces?

Answer 1

Generally, it refers to any 2-door car.

The old "deuce coupes" from the 30's were 2-doors.



It has nothing to do with chevy 2's.

Answer 2

It refers to '32 Ford rods (street rods). They were called a "deuce coupe" Three window or five window models.