Are there any 4-speeds these days, or do you still drive one

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Are there any 4-speeds these days, or do you still drive one

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My 1984 F150 was a 4-speed, but functioned like a three speed except on the highway where I would use overdrive (4th).
But my next F150, a 1995, was a 5-speed. (Don't mind the distortion, it was taken with a fisheye lens.)
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4 speed manuals?? probably not in this country :?
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I have one. Link is in my sig.
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mtheis wrote:I have one. Link is in my sig.
Wow, as late as 1995. We'd love a picture if you have time.
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Matt's the only one I know on this forum that currently drives a 4-speed.
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Does a dimwitted 4 speed auto count? Olie is pretty dim some times, but I primarily drive Clifford. It's all gravy.
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the 91 civic base hatch had an option for a 4 speed. I believe...it also had vinyl seats and such.
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bk7794 wrote:the 91 civic base hatch had an option for a 4 speed. I believe...it also had vinyl seats and such.
I love the old civics that were 2 speed lol (auto)
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Krimsalt wrote:
bk7794 wrote:the 91 civic base hatch had an option for a 4 speed. I believe...it also had vinyl seats and such.
I love the old civics that were 2 speed lol (auto)
oh man, you sure those were civics or were they the Z cars?


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bk7794 wrote:
Krimsalt wrote:
bk7794 wrote:the 91 civic base hatch had an option for a 4 speed. I believe...it also had vinyl seats and such.
I love the old civics that were 2 speed lol (auto)
oh man, you sure those were civics or were they the Z cars?

Man... New cars have lost so much design style in comparison to these old beauties
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Krimsalt wrote:Man... New cars have lost so much design style in comparison to these old beauties
Exactly! Another example is the Mercury Capri of the early 70s:
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I have one as well. '82 Escort.
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