1951 - Velvet Glove - Chevy's new automatic transmission

[@barryobrien7935]

I like the Penny Loafers!

[@johnfrank3642]

I remember my grandfather had a 51 Chevrolet two-tone metallic green roof with a light green body nice looking car I remember riding in the car with him and he always smoked cigars all the time

[@birddog3130]

And away we go !

[@Modeltnick]

Very interesting! That early Powerglide was just a downsized Dynaflow. It didn’t shift but relied on torque multiplication in a single gear. Later years brought out the two speed version the shifted up automatically. Good film about real cars!

[@curtcollett2893]

Oddly enough I miss my 81 stick shift Citation.

[@wmalden]

Wow! I never knew one could push start a car with an automatic transmission. (Well, a “Powerglide” anyway!)

[@birddog3130]

Lesson learned 70 years too late for most of us.

[@glennso47]

You couldn’t with the later models.

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Love, that Power Glide! 💋

[@glennso47]

The bad thing about the LOW position in this transmission is that it is right next to REVERSE! The newer ones have REVERSE next to PARK! Much better.

[@bftdr]

early automatics were sluggish and slow to respond making standard shifts still attractive.

[@superharry484]

Not to change the subject here, but is there going to be any more Waterfront? Also, Rescue 8 would be good to find. Thank You

[@19king14]

We always have our eyes open and ready. As soon as we come across more episodes (even on 'loan') we will post. Stay tuned, we love Waterfront too! :)

[@danr1920]

I have a rare Honda Accord with a manual transmission!