We had a couple of 60s Mercedes diesels that were both equipped with a four on the tree.
I learned to drive a stick on the three on the tree. What a frigging adventure. Now that takes skill and it is a lost art unless you are over 40.
When I tell kids today about that they think I was making it up.
And when I tell them I had a 1967 Chevy Bel Air with a two speed automatic and floor vents, and the 327 engine mounts where cables, they are gobsmacked.
I’ve driven a 3 on a tree. Never saw a four. I love my 5-speed. Drives my wife nuts when she has to drive it.
I’ve driven lots of big trucks and buses. Double clutching is pretty tough. One of the buses I drive has an 8-speed. Pretty cool to spin a school but up to 80 mph.
I once had a Citroen DS21 with 4 plus reverse on the tree!
Don’t remember the make but I drove a four on the tree truck in Japan.
If I remember correctly some British & European cars had 4 on the tree.
A friend had an Austin 4 door that I think had it.
Thanks for the memory.