This film, made by renowned film-maker Bill Mason, was commissioned by Ford 50 years ago to promote the auto option they were offering on the Zephyr and Zodiac range of cars. It gives a simple explanation of how the auto-box works, and then gives a tutorial on how to use it, finishing by asking "Who on earth wanted a third pedal anyway?"

Your Automatic Choice 1961 - YouTube

 

i agree. i hate driving manuals. i pass in one but have always had autos

 

In the interests of fairness, I've got to put forward the opposing case in favour of the three pedal configuration:


Powerful argument.

Graham

 

I'm sold

 

good point Graham, but i would not be happy driving that car from Texas to California in the middle of August,(110-115* F) with out much for stop overs! 100s of miles of desert.

I', still trying to figure out ,how i can get a Jaguar XF 2.2 DIESEL sedan, for that kind of driving! YUP!! that sounds like a right idea.

Ron