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Three on the tree is a three speed manual with the shifter mounted on the steering column. Saw it a fair bit on older sedans. I think the intent was to not hav
by steverb 10y ago
Three on the tree is a three speed manual with the shifter mounted on the steering column.
Saw it a fair bit on older sedans. I think the intent was to not have the shifter in the floor so you could get that big front bench seat.
- amyjess 10y agoI grew up in cars with column shifters and front bench seats, but they were all automatic (my mom had a 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency (lemon!) and a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SE). I can't imagine the awkwardness of operating a manual in that position.
- Arizhel 10y agoWell it was quite common in 1960s pickup trucks.