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A manual transmission with 3 gears and reverse, that is located on the steering column. This is the most common transmission on vehicles from the late 1930s through the late 1960's, but could be found on vehicles as late as the 1980's.
My grandpa's 1963 Plymouth Belvedere wagon had a three on the tree.
by Snake 429 January 9, 2018
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