Your Automatic Choice (Ford Zephyr & Zodiac) - 1961

It's tempting to think of automatic transmission as a modern invention, but it isn't. This film, made by renowned film-maker Bill Mason, was commissioned by Ford 50 years ago to promote the auto option they were offering on the Zephyr and Zodiac range of cars. It gives a simple explanation of how the auto-box works, and then gives a tutorial on how to use it, finishing by asking "Who on earth wanted a third pedal anyway?"