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Old 05-23-2014, 11:32 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
Actually the Va no coasting law was passed in the 1930s. Plymouth came out with a car with freewheeling around 1935, a one way clutch that could not be engaged or disengaged unless the car was stopped.
Saabs had freewheels through the 1960's and 1970's. The old 93 and 95, I think maybe the Sonnett too. I used to freewheel for miles and miles.
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