> And I didn't know that "The Model T was distinguished from all other makes of cars by the fact that its transmission was of a type known as planetary". They

> And I didn't know that "The Model T was distinguished from all other makes of cars by the fact that its transmission was of a type known as planetary". They are referring to the planetary gear set which is found in every hydraulic automatic transmission since the 1960's. Nothing exotic by any means. Also, The operation of a Model T transmission is very different from the modern manual gear boxes we are familiar with. I think it has two clutches and the brakes are part of the transmission. No clutch pedal but a lever I think. A friends father owns one and it's a challenge to get moving let alone drive. The whole thing is quite fragile. Lord help you on a steep hill...