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4 speed, reverse top left

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4 speed, reverse top left is a manual shift pattern. The classic four-on-the-floor for muscle cars and sports cars. The Society has 89 vehicles on file for it, 39 of them verified against a manual page or an original knob.

Gearbox badges: V verified C corroborated U unverified or not found.

Status: Verified means we read the gate in a manual or on an original knob. Corroborated means second-hand sources. Lead means not checked yet, marked [citation needed].

AMCsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
AMC 1978 AMC passenger cars AMC 1978
SR4 4-speed (HR1 with the 2.0 L four)
[1]		1978VerifiedBorg-Warner SR4
Ford or Borg-Warner HR1V

Buicksend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Buick Skylark / Gran Sport (GS) A-body
4-speed
[2]		1964-1972VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22N
Buick Skylark / Sportwagon A-body
3-speed and 4-speed manuals
[3]		1971VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21U
Buick Special A-body (GM)
4-speed manual cars
[4]		1967-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C

Chevroletsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet Bel Air Full-size
4-speed floor shift
[5]		1968-1969VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21U
Chevrolet Biscayne Full-size
4-speed floor shift
[6]		1968-1969VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21U
Chevrolet Camaro First generation
Base, RS, SS, Z28 with 4-speed
[7]		1967-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Chevrolet Camaro First/second generation
4-speed
[8]		1971VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Chevrolet Caprice Full-size
4-speed floor shift
[9]		1968-1969VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21U
Chevrolet Chevelle A-body (GM)
4-speed cars (listing excludes 1970 with 454)
[10]		1965-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Chevrolet Corvair Second generation
500 and Monza with 4-speed
[11]		1968-1969VerifiedGeneral Motors Corvair 4-speed manual transaxleC
Chevrolet Corvette C1
4-speed manual (optional from April 1957; required with fuel injection from 1960)
[12]		1957-1962CorroboratedBorg-Warner T-10C
Chevrolet Corvette C2 / C3
4-speed manual
[13]		1964-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Chevrolet Corvette C1 / C2 / C3
4-speed manual
[14]		1971-1974VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22
Borg-Warner Warner 4-speed, heavy-duty aluminum caseC
Chevrolet Corvette C3
4-speed manual
[15]		1975-1976VerifiedBorg-Warner Super T-10C
Chevrolet Corvette C3
4-speed manual (1980: L48 engine only; 1981 last manual year)
[16]		1977-1981VerifiedBorg-Warner Super T-10C
Chevrolet Corvette C4
L83/L98 V8, 4-speed manual with automatic overdrive on 2nd-4th (4+3)
[17]		1984-1988CorroboratedDoug Nash Equipment & Engineering Doug Nash 4+3C
Chevrolet El Camino
4-speed
[18]		1968-1971VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Chevrolet Impala Full-size
4-speed manual
[19]		1963-1969VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22U
Chevrolet Nova Third generation
4-speed manual
[20]		1971VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21U
Chevrolet Nova (Chevy II) Chevy II / Nova
4-speed manual
[21]		1965-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Chevrolet Passenger cars (Chevrolet car line) 1959 Chevrolet
Optional 4-speed floor shift
[22]		1959VerifiedBorg-Warner T-10C

Chevrolet / Pontiac / Oldsmobile / Buicksend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet / Pontiac / Oldsmobile / Buick Muncie M20 / M21 / M22 (cars, some trucks) Corvette, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova and others
Close/wide-ratio 4-speed with synchronised 1st and reverse
[23]		pre-1970s to 1970sCorroboratedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C

Dodgesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Dodge Challenger E-body
4-speed manual
[24]		1970-1974VerifiedChrysler A833C
Dodge Charger B-body
4-speed manual
[25]		1970-1974VerifiedChrysler A833C
Dodge Charger / Coronet B-body
4-speed
[26]		1966-1968CorroboratedChrysler A833C
Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee B-body
4-speed manual
[27]		1970-1971VerifiedChrysler A833C
Dodge Dart A-body
4-speed
[28]		1966-1968VerifiedChrysler A833C
Dodge Dart Compact (A-body)
Hurst Hemi Dart (code L023)
[29]		1968CorroboratedChrysler A833C
Dodge Dart Compact (A-body)
4-speed cars
[30]		1969CorroboratedChrysler A833C

Jaguarsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Jaguar XK120-140, XK150 (early), Mk VII, Mk VIII, Mk IX, Mk I
4-speed manual
[31]		Years not confirmedCorroboratedMoss Gears SH / JH
Moss Gears SL / JL / OSL
Moss Gears SL / JL / OSL or M-type
Jaguar GBN

Jeepsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Jeep CJ-5 / CJ-7 (SR4) SR4 4-speed
Iron Duke I4 with SR4 close-ratio 4-speed
[32]		1980-1983CorroboratedBorg-Warner SR4C

Oldsmobilesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Oldsmobile Cutlass / F-85 A-body (GM)
4-speed manual
[33]		1965-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C

Plymouthsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Plymouth Barracuda A-body / E-body
4-speed manual
[34]		1970-1974VerifiedChrysler A833C
Plymouth Barracuda / Belvedere A-body / B-body
4-speed
[35]		1966-1968VerifiedChrysler A833C
Plymouth Duster A-body
4-speed manual
[36]		1972CorroboratedChrysler A833C
Plymouth Duster A-body
4-speed (donor A833 from a 1969 Dart)
[37]		1974CorroboratedChrysler A833C
Plymouth GTX B-body
4-speed
[38]		1967-1968VerifiedChrysler A833C
Plymouth GTX B-body
4-speed manual
[39]		1970-1971VerifiedChrysler A833C
Plymouth Road Runner B-body
4-speed manual
[40]		1970-1974VerifiedChrysler A833C
Plymouth Road Runner / Satellite B-body
4-speed
[41]		1966-1968VerifiedChrysler A833C
Plymouth Valiant A-body
4-speed
[42]		1966-1968VerifiedChrysler A833C

Pontiacsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Pontiac Catalina / Star Chief / Bonneville / Grand Prix Full-size
Optional 4-speed Synchro-Mesh, 'optional on all models'
[43]		1964VerifiedNot identifiedN
Pontiac Firebird First generation
4-speed manual
[44]		1967-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21C
Pontiac Firebird / GTO / LeMans
4-speed
[45]		1969-1971VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C
Pontiac Grand Prix Second generation
4-speed manual
[46]		1969-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21U
Pontiac Tempest (incl. LeMans/GTO) A-body (GM)
4-speed manual
[47]		1964-1970VerifiedGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21
GM Muncie M22C

Porschesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Porsche 911 / 912 (4-speed cars) 901/902 4-speed
911 and 912 with the 4-speed
[48]		1965-1971CorroboratedPorsche Type 901C

Triumphsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Triumph GT6 Mk1-Mk3
2.0 L, 4-speed (3-rail box)
[49]		1966-1973CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed all-synchro gearboxC
Triumph Herald 948 / 1200 / 12-50 / 13-60
4-speed, synchro on 2-4
[50]		1959-1971CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed (synchro on 2-4)C
Triumph Spitfire Mk1 / Mk2 / Mk4
4-speed
[51]		1962-1966 and 1970-1974CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed (sliding non-synchro first and reverse)C
Triumph Spitfire Spitfire Mk I-III (3-rail external box)
4-speed, no overdrive in some cars
[52]		1962-1970CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed manual, 3-railC
Triumph Spitfire Mk2 / Mk3 (page says 'T2 1967')
1147 cc, no overdrive
[53]		1967CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed manual, 3-railC
Triumph Spitfire Mk3
4-speed (3-rail)
[54]		1968CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed manual, 3-railC
Triumph Spitfire Spitfire Mk IV (3-rail external box)
4-speed, with or without overdrive
[55]		1970-1974CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed manual, 3-railC
Triumph Stag
4-speed with overdrive (3-rail box)
[56]		1970-1977CorroboratedStandard-Triumph 4-speed manual with Laycock overdriveC

Volvosend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volvo 164 164 / 164E
4-speed, with or without overdrive, floor shift
[57]		1973VerifiedVolvo M400
Volvo M410C
Volvo 240 Diesel 240 (diesel)
Diesel, 4-speed with overdrive switch
[58]		1984VerifiedVolvo M46C

Sub-pattern: Porsche knob with triangle markers (901 4 speed)

R1234

The same gate as reverse top left. The early 911 knob insert draws two triangles on the crossbar, pointing left. A forum reply reads them as spring preload markers.

Porschesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Porsche 911 / 912 (4-speed cars) 901/902 4-speed, early 911 (F-series)
4-speed cars with the 901 gearbox
[59]		1965-1973CorroboratedPorsche 901 4-speedC

Unconfirmed leadshelp confirm

These come from memory, forums or sources we could not open. Know one? Send the manual page or a photo of the knob and it moves up.

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AMCsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
AMC Eagle
Series 50 with 151 Iron Duke, 4-speed
[citation needed]		1981LeadNot identifiedN
AMC Spirit / Concord AMC 1979-81
4-speed manual (HR1 with the 4-cylinder in 1979)
[citation needed]		1979-1981LeadBorg-Warner HR1C

Buicksend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Buick Apollo / Skylark X-body
4-speed M21 / M22 manual
[citation needed]		1975-1979LeadMuncie (GM) M21
Muncie (GM) M22C

Chevroletsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Chevrolet Biscayne Full-size
4-speed manual listed in the third-generation spec list
[citation needed]		1961-1964LeadNot identifiedN
Chevrolet Camaro First generation
4-speed
[citation needed]		1972-1973LeadGM Muncie M20
GM Muncie M21C
Chevrolet Camaro Second generation
4-speed manual (Z28 4-speed named by Wikipedia for 1977-78 and 1981)
[citation needed]		1974-1981LeadBorg-Warner Super T-10
GM Saginaw 441C
Chevrolet Camaro / Chevelle / Nova / trucks (Saginaw 4-speed) GM
Cars with the Saginaw (not Muncie) 4-speed
[citation needed]		Years not confirmedLeadGM Saginaw 4-speed (Saginaw M26/M27 per Wikipedia; sold under RPO M20)C
Chevrolet Chevelle A-body (GM)
4-speed manual optional (SS option needed 4-speed or Turbo Hydra-Matic; 1974 Laguna S-3 454 with Muncie 4-speed)
[citation needed]		1973-1974LeadGM Muncie 4-speed (model not given)C
Chevrolet Corvette C2
4-speed manual (Borg-Warner early in the year, Muncie M20 later)
[citation needed]		1963LeadBorg-Warner T-10
GM Muncie M20C
Chevrolet Nova Fourth generation
4-speed manual, V8 only in 1976
[citation needed]		1976-1977LeadGM Muncie M-21 / M-22 4-speedU

Dodgesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Dodge Charger B-body
Charger 500 / Daytona, 426 Hemi and 440, 4-speed
[citation needed]		1969LeadChrysler A833C
Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee B-body
R/T and Super Bee, 4-speed
[citation needed]		1969LeadChrysler A833C
Dodge Dart Compact (A-body)
Demon 340 optional 4-speed (1971); manual-equipped cars noted in 1973
[citation needed]		1971-1973LeadChrysler A833U
Dodge Dart Compact (A-body)
Six-cylinder, A833 overdrive (Dart Lite 1976)
[citation needed]		1975-1976LeadChrysler A833ODC

Holdensend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Holden HQ Monaro GTS
4-speed (Australia)
[citation needed]		1971-1974LeadGM Muncie M20/M21 (code by year not stated)C

Oldsmobilesend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Oldsmobile Cutlass / F-85 Colonnade
Optional 4-speed Muncie M20
[citation needed]		1973LeadMuncie (GM) M20C

Plymouthsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Plymouth Duster A-body
Feather Duster, 225 six
[citation needed]		1975LeadChrysler A833ODC
Plymouth GTX B-body
Hemi cars, 4-speed (four convertibles per Wikipedia)
[citation needed]		1969LeadChrysler A833U
Plymouth Road Runner B-body
440 A12 and standard cars, 4-speed
[citation needed]		1969LeadChrysler A833C
Plymouth Valiant Second generation
4-speed with Hurst shifter
[citation needed]		1963-1965LeadChrysler A833C
Plymouth Valiant Fourth generation
225 six, 4-speed overdrive
[citation needed]		1975LeadChrysler A833ODC

Pontiacsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Pontiac Firebird 2nd gen
4-speed manual, 455 and 400 cars
[citation needed]		1972-1974LeadNot identifiedN
Pontiac Grand Am 1st gen (A-body)
400 4-bbl (L78), 4-speed manual
[citation needed]		1973-1974LeadBorg-Warner Super T-10C
Pontiac Grand Prix 2nd gen
389 V8, 4-speed manual
[citation needed]		1965LeadMuncie (GM) M20
Muncie (GM) M21C
Pontiac Grand Prix 3rd gen
4-speed optional (dropped mid-year)
[citation needed]		1971LeadNot identifiedN
Pontiac Tempest (incl. LeMans/GTO) A-body (GTO 1973) / Ventura option (GTO 1974)
GTO 400, optional 4-speed
[citation needed]		1973-1974LeadMuncie (GM) 4-speed (RPO M20)C

Saabsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Saab 96 / 99 96 V4 floor shift, 99 4-speed
4-speed manual
[citation needed]		1967-1980LeadSaab 4-speed manual (code not found)U

Triumphsend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Triumph Vitesse Small chassis
6-cylinder, 4-speed
[citation needed]		1962-1971LeadStandard-Triumph 4-speed manual (Herald/Spitfire family, assumed)U

Volvosend a correction

VehicleYearsStatusGearboxMembers
Volvo 122 / 142 / 144 Amazon / 140 series
M40 / M41 4-speed (M41 with overdrive)
[citation needed]		1961-1974LeadVolvo M40
Volvo M41C
Volvo 240 240 gasoline, US/Canada, 4-speed (with or without electric overdrive)
4-speed manual; overdrive via lever-top switch on M41/M46 cars
[citation needed]		1975-1986LeadVolvo M40
Volvo M41
Volvo M45
Volvo M46C

References

  1. ^ Service manual. Vol. 2 p.2B-2 text: to select reverse in the SR4 or HR1 press the lever all the way down, then to the left and all the way forward; Fig. 2B-2 shows the pattern with a lockout press. [link]
  2. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER 1964-72 Buick Skylark, Gran Sport console emblem '4-Speed Shift Pattern' (1361022); the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  3. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.17 'Manual Transmissions 3-speed & 4-speed': second H has Rev, 1st, 3rd on top and 2nd, 4th below. [link]
  4. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  5. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries fitment list for GM 4-speed knob 3961437W names this model and years; the same knob's photo on OER (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  6. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries fitment list for GM 4-speed knob 3961437W names this model and years; the same knob's photo on OER (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  7. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  8. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER 1970-71 Camaro console shift plate 'with 4/Speed' (3975874); the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  9. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries fitment list for GM 4-speed knob 3961437W names this model and years; the same knob's photo on OER (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  10. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  11. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries fitment list for GM 4-speed knob 3961437W names 1968-1969 Corvair 500 and Monza; the same knob's photo on OER (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  12. ^ Knob/boot photo. Ecklers page for a 1958-62 C1 Corvette 4-speed shift knob; its product photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 over 2 4 with R at the top left. [link]
  13. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  14. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER 1968-76 Corvette shift plate emblem 'with 4 Speed Manual Trans' (3918589); the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  15. ^ Parts catalog. OER shift plate emblem "1968-76 Corvette; with 4 Speed Manual Trans" (3918589); its product photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 over 2 4, R at top left. [link]
  16. ^ Parts catalog. Ecklers 1977-1981 Corvette 4-speed shifter indicator plate; its product photo (viewed) shows R 1 3 on the top row over 2 4, R at top left. [link]
  17. ^ Knob/boot photo. Ecklers 1985-1988 C4 4+3 shift knob button ("direct replacement for the factory button"); its product photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 over 2 4, R at top left, plus a boxed D. [link]
  18. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries fitment list for GM 4-speed knob 3961437W names 1968-1971 El Camino; the same knob's photo on OER (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  19. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  20. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries fitment list for GM 4-speed knob 3961437W names this model and years; the same knob's photo on OER (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  21. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  22. ^ Owner's manual. 'FOUR-SPEED' box on the page: R, 1, 3 on the top row and 2, 4 on the bottom row of a dogleg H, next to the 3-speed column photo. [link]
  23. ^ Forum. gmsquarebody poster: the M-20/21/22 had a synchronised first and reverse, with 'reverse was all the way left and up' (versus right and down for the 420/465). [link]
  24. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries MD4018, 1970-74 Mopar B/E-body shift pattern insert for the Hurst pistol grip 4-speed shifter; its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  25. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries MD4018, 1970-74 Mopar B/E-body shift pattern insert for the Hurst pistol grip 4-speed shifter; its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  26. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'OE Design 4 Speed Shift Knob For 1966-1968 Dodge Charger and Coronet'; same product line as the Barracuda, Dart and Road Runner knobs, whose photos print R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  27. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries MD4018, 1970-74 Mopar B/E-body shift pattern insert for the Hurst pistol grip 4-speed shifter; its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  28. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'OE Design 4 Speed Shift Knob For 1966-1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth GTX'; the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  29. ^ Forum. Forum answer: all A-833 transmissions have reverse at top/forward left; other posts say left and forward. [link]
  30. ^ Forum. Forum thread: a 4-speed from a 1969 Dart, once the reverse lever was flipped, gave reverse left and forward 'as it should be'. [link]
  31. ^ Knob/boot photo. Moss C2291 shift knob, application 'XK120-140, XK150 early, Jag Mk VII, Mk VIII, Mk IX, Mk I'; the knob photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  32. ^ Forum. Forum thread: reverse is up near 1st on an SR4 (left and up). [link]
  33. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  34. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries MD4018, 1970-74 Mopar B/E-body shift pattern insert for the Hurst pistol grip 4-speed shifter; its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  35. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'OE Design 4 Speed Shift Knob For 1966-1968 Plymouth Barracuda and Belvedere'; the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  36. ^ Forum. Forum post: 'left and forward, my '72 Duster was the same' (reverse on a Mopar A833 car). [link]
  37. ^ Forum. Forum thread on a 1974 Duster: after the A833 reverse lever was turned 180 degrees, reverse became 'left and forward', as it should be. [link]
  38. ^ Knob/boot photo. Same OE Design knob listing names the 1966-1968 Plymouth GTX; the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  39. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries MD4018, 1970-74 Mopar B/E-body shift pattern insert for the Hurst pistol grip 4-speed shifter; its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  40. ^ Knob/boot photo. Classic Industries MD4018, 1970-74 Mopar B/E-body shift pattern insert for the Hurst pistol grip 4-speed shifter; its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  41. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'OE Design 4 Speed Shift Knob For 1966-1968 Plymouth Road Runner and Satellite'; the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  42. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'OE Design 4 Speed Shift Knob For 1966-1968 Plymouth Valiant Models'; the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  43. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.9: black modified-H diagram with R, 1, 3 on the top row and 2, 4 on the bottom row; caption says the pattern is on the floor plate or shift knob. [link]
  44. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  45. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER 1969-71 Pontiac Firebird, GTO, LeMans walnut shift knob with shift pattern (9794301); the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  46. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  47. ^ Knob/boot photo. OER lists the 1958-70 GM Muncie 4-speed knob (3921147W) for this model and years, and its photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  48. ^ Knob/boot photo. Design911 genuine-number 4-speed knob 90142401300: I viewed the engraved top and it reads R 1 3 on the top row, 2 4 on the bottom row. [link]
  49. ^ Forum. A forum poster quotes the GT6 owner's manual: press the lever down, move it to the extreme left and forward for reverse. [link]
  50. ^ Press/road test. July 1959 Motor Sport launch report: knob marked 'Press' selects reverse, forward to the left of bottom gear. [link]
  51. ^ Forum. Forum: SC gearboxes select reverse by pushing down, then left and forward (mid-1960s Spitfire thread). [link]
  52. ^ Forum. britishcarforum, a 1968 Spitfire: from neutral push the shifter down, then 'all the way to the left, and forward'; a poster quotes the GT6 owner's manual (which he says shares the Spitfire gate): 'Press the lever downwards, move it to the extreme left and forward.' [link]
  53. ^ Forum. Forum answer for a 1967 Spitfire: reverse is upper left, top row R-1-3, bottom row 2-4. [link]
  54. ^ Forum. Thread on a 1968 Spitfire quotes the GT6 manual: press down, extreme left and forward; said to match earlier Spitfires. [link]
  55. ^ Forum. cargurus: 'the 1500 reverse is right and up. mk4 is left and up.' clubtriumph thread: owner of a 1972 Mk IV says reverse is left of 1st. [link]
  56. ^ Knob/boot photo. eBay 'Triumph Stag Spitfire GT6 cap for overdrive switch gear lever knob'; the photo (viewed) prints R 1 3 / 2 4. [link]
  57. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.23 'Floor-mounted gear lever': photo with the pattern drawn on the floor, R 1 3 on the top row and 2 4 on the bottom row, and the same pattern on the knob top. [link]
  58. ^ Owner's manual. Printed p.35 'Gear shift positions': knob drawing and photo with R 1 3 on the top row and 2 4 on the bottom row; overdrive by a switch on top of the lever; 'Lift the ring to enter reverse gear'. [link]
  59. ^ Knob/boot photo. Pelican thread links a photo of a 4-speed knob insert (part 90142401300); the image shows R 1 3 / 2 4 with two small triangles on the crossbar; a reply says a triangle marks a spring preload to push past. [link]
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