Yeah, I can't imagine it's much of an anti-theft device in most countries.Must be an american thing. So its an american anti theft device-look alike.
Also, i enjoys driving an Auto for comfort, but even my car dealer asked "Do you want to order an Auto or a real one"?
Why talk about 3 on a tree, WW2 Russians, Costa Rica, or 1987? That is not where Mustang manual gear change trans are today. The MT82, the TR3650, TR 6061 etc. are worlds advanced and with custom drive train components the top of the hill IMO. See the picture below. Try it, you will like it.I was pretty sure they made them in manual first. The shifter would work in an H-pattern, much like a floor shifter.
It might have an advantage over a floor shifter if the vehicle had a front bench seat (which was normal, into the '80s) and if you actually wanted people to sit 3 across in the front.
AutoWeek says the last 3-on-the-tree car you could buy in the USA was sold in 1987.
https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/c...-column-shift-manual-car-americans-could-buy/
Agreed. I'm one of the few who find the MT-82 D4 just fine. And the combination of stock shift linkage with Tri-Ax shift lever is perfect as far as I'm concerned.
same. love hte MT82. thing shifts even better in the ‘21 than in my old ‘14Agreed. I'm one of the few who find the MT-82 D4 just fine. And the combination of stock shift linkage with Tri-Ax shift lever is perfect as far as I'm concerned.
But those steering column shifters are much more interesting and glamorous and worth talking about. What can you say about a floor shifter? It works. It does its job. Period. Whereas that old stuff... you can write books about it.
Where did you get the shifter boot and bezel? I have found some for $80+ but they come with the chrome collar.I have effectively made my car theft proof as far as millennials are concerned. By changing the shift knob and bezel I have now made my auto a "faux-stick." Now at first glance my car will appear to be a stick shift and therefore undriveable by anyone under 35.
I ordered it from my local Ford dealer. It was $56. It did come with the collar ring but you just peel the leather off of it.
Nice workI have effectively made my car theft proof as far as millennials are concerned. By changing the shift knob and bezel I have now made my auto a "faux-stick." Now at first glance my car will appear to be a stick shift and therefore undriveable by anyone under 35.
You done boomer-proofed your ride as well. All boomskis want to drive are auto Camrys, Buicks, and Crown Vics.
hey.....watch your commentsNice work
not all boomers drive autos.....mine is a stick! 
I had one 10 years ago. That was my first and only sedan. It was beautiful. Had to trade it in for a F-150 I needed at that time.. but man, I wished I still had it.What's wrong with a Crown Vic? I'd love to have one.
no disrespect intended !What's wrong with a Crown Vic? I'd love to have one.
Oof! Crown Vics were dogggs!What's wrong with a Crown Vic? I'd love to have one.
I don't doubt that. But they were so beautiful and elegant...