If you've ever wondered what kind of transmission your car has, you're not alone. It's one of those details that doesn't always come up until you're getting maintenance, or stuck in a conversation ...

You're at a car show and you spot a gnarly looking '69 Mustang with a 14-71 blower sticking out of the hood and rear tires so wide they look like a steamroller drum. It has serious mojo and a stance ...