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Old 07-28-2011, 02:49 PM   #101 (permalink)
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Hmmm. Auto controlled gearbox. Is this a European maker ?

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Old 07-28-2011, 03:08 PM   #102 (permalink)
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Has been used by European manufacturers BUT not exclusively.
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Old 07-28-2011, 03:15 PM   #103 (permalink)
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Never got the answer for the automated manual; want to keep it floating about?
Chrysler had a vacuum operated manual transmission in the 40's... is this the one you are thinking of?
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Here's a hint: One could say that the inventor was a major genius and lived in your backyard.
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I'm sorry, that's not the one we're looking for.

As innovative as Chrysler was, the system that we are looking for was produced and used prior to them doing it.
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Old 07-28-2011, 04:26 PM   #106 (permalink)
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Probably don't need any clues, but it is a concept car.
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Isn't that the VW 1 liter or the later more practical version.

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Maybe the XL1, definitely not the 1 liter.

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Probably don't need any clues, but it is a concept car.
It's a Volvo.

3C or something like that.
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It's a Volvo.

3C or something like that.

meh, close enough, 3-Seat_Concept_Car (3CC)
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I think it's your floor darcane

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