schmidtgeorge+FollowThose days we used to shift gears from the steering wheel 🤔There was a time when a lot of cars had a manual transmission shifter on the steering column, a setup people called a "three on the tree." The whole point was to get the gear shifter off the floor so you could fit three people comfortably in the front seat. It was a huge deal back then for passenger space. This design was on some cars for decades. Eventually, automatic transmissions became the standard, and the "three on the tree" disappeared. But here is the crazy part. It is making a comeback! A lot of new cars and EVs are putting the shifters back on the steering column for the same reason—to save space. The only difference is they are automatic now. 😂 It's all my fault for being too young, otherwise I would really want to try this kind of car. #Cars #Nostalgia #RetroTech #CarHistory #ManualTransmission #Driving #EVs 5924Share
walkerjason+FollowThis Mercury Made Ford Sweat BulletsDid you know the 1954 Mercury Monterey was so ahead of its time, it actually freaked out Ford? With its space-age looks and a brand new V8 engine, the Monterey was the cool kid on the block—but it also caused major drama inside Ford. Execs worried it was too good and might steal the spotlight from their other models. Turns out, innovation can be a double-edged sword! Classic car fans still drool over this one today. #Cars #CarHistory #ClassicCars8410Share
