Will it Run and Drive After 41 Years? | 1953 Chevrolet Two Ten

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  • This 1953 Chevrolet Two Ten was a restoration project that was given up and sold in 1981. The next owner parked it in a garage and had no time to work on it. 41 Years have gone, abandoned and forgotten, so i decided to give it a new chance... But will this old classic Chevy run?.. and drive?..
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  • @sidebite2533
    @sidebite2533 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Glad to see you have passion for cars. Most your age are playing games in a world they think is real.
    Good for you young Sir. 👍

  • @davidnelson6893
    @davidnelson6893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A piece of history

  • @THX-kw2jh
    @THX-kw2jh ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You Never Gave Up With This Classic! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  • @originalwyldthkng2334
    @originalwyldthkng2334 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT WORK,,, LOVE THE OLD IRON

  • @briancritchley5295
    @briancritchley5295 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My Dad had a 53 when I was young, it took the family many miles on trips up and down the east coast of NSW Australia towing a caravan, memories are a gift.

    • @vincentconsolo5782
      @vincentconsolo5782 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Greetings from Washington state USA ! My dad also had a 53 4 door in light powder blue with a white roof in the late 60' s and early 70's as a replacement car when my parents divorced, and I was a small boy. My mom got the family car in the divorce settlement. Good little car, and , pretty peppy for a little six and three on the tree. We drove it to our cabin to an area called Crestline California in the San Bernardino Mountains where we had a cabin. I have pictures of it still.

    • @davidroberson8030
      @davidroberson8030 ปีที่แล้ว

      So weird my dad had one of these cars too he just got it like 2 weeks it was light blue 53 Chevy three on the tree six bear he just got home from work and a lady rear-ended his car out in the where it was parked on the road total both of them he had no insurance and neither did she so much for that 53 parents sitting in the junkyard somewhere probably with the rear end all bastion somewhere by Laurel canyon boulevard and Southern California wherever there's a big junkyard that they towed it to it might still be around who knows this was like 1965.

  • @marco-xq8nj
    @marco-xq8nj 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you.
    My first car!

  • @davidjones9518
    @davidjones9518 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rock solid bullet pruf

  • @ronaldcastleberry9389
    @ronaldcastleberry9389 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My dad had a 51,52,53,54, 56,57,63SS during my growing up years. He was always trading cars. Now I have a 38 Chev, a 41 Ford, a 53 Chev 3100V8 and a 55 Chev 2dr Belair. I am a chip off the old block, and I am 73 yrs old.

    • @davidleavitt3804
      @davidleavitt3804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes but it looks like you were able to keep all of yours.Good job

    • @rustumlarawan6707
      @rustumlarawan6707 ปีที่แล้ว

      U sell IT?

    • @flahmihidi3750
      @flahmihidi3750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good bless you

    • @almicareventos8039
      @almicareventos8039 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulation friend, i from of Caracas Venezuela, i have a fleetmaster 48 and a Bel Air 55, preserve historia with great engines

    • @chadaihstsu
      @chadaihstsu ปีที่แล้ว

      Presave it to your, kids.

  • @dhafersaleh4478
    @dhafersaleh4478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, yeah , you got it.. wow wow 😳 , you are awesome 👍👍👌👍👌

  • @WAL_DC-6B
    @WAL_DC-6B ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, there's one happy, 1953, Chevy 210. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Circumsquare
    @Circumsquare ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.... One of my favourite cars

  • @ironcladranchandforge7292
    @ironcladranchandforge7292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I kept yelling at the computer screen, "timing", "timing", but it looks like you figured it out, LOL. Most 235 I6 engines are 4 or 5 degrees BTDC on timing. Also, Chevy straight 6 engines LOVE choke upon a cold start. I've had many, many Chevy I6 engines and they all loved to have the choke set on a cold start, even on a warm day. The 235 is a great engine, my favorite actually. Great job getting it going!! I hope you have a great time with this car. It's worth fixing it up!!

  • @jazzjokesjalopies
    @jazzjokesjalopies ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One Chevy saved. Congrats!

    • @DaysofCars
      @DaysofCars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is! New brakes and exhaust system is the next present for this car! Thank you for watching!

    • @jimtomassetti8928
      @jimtomassetti8928 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have watched several of your video's and you
      do a excellent job! The old car's take a licking keep's on ticking! Keep up the great job!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @paulgrimm
    @paulgrimm ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was born in 53.We both still run.I love your dedication

    • @Stevie671
      @Stevie671 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, was worried the starter motor would give up though.

  • @randybargar4916
    @randybargar4916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did everything correct. Congratulations!

  • @geodavid51
    @geodavid51 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great find

  • @arniet1
    @arniet1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yee haa! 😬 I smiled too when you got it started. Also, it reminded me of the film....Christine....🤪

  • @douggillock
    @douggillock ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it I had one just like it mine was green and white my first car and me and my dad over hauled it it ran beautiful i would love to have another one

  • @msnageshrao
    @msnageshrao ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to your skill and patience

  • @garyrivera8405
    @garyrivera8405 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations sir on a fine job.

  • @philrobertson9335
    @philrobertson9335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're very patient! I realized very early that I didn't have that, plus trying to access seized nuts and bolts, parts that are not accessible and you just get Pissed. Well done!

  • @Heisrisin3
    @Heisrisin3 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never realized it before but the color of Bondo doesn’t fade.

  • @christianvalenzuela225
    @christianvalenzuela225 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What skilled and patient! ❤ my respects

  • @davidjones9518
    @davidjones9518 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love 3speed good oldies

  • @panasonicchrome7915
    @panasonicchrome7915 ปีที่แล้ว

    I realy like this early 50s cars whit round and nice body 😎 Good Work 👍

  • @anilsamaroo2038
    @anilsamaroo2038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video

  • @sncargo6375
    @sncargo6375 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good jobs 👍👌

  • @androrodriguez7793
    @androrodriguez7793 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The old girl is back! Congratulations dude!

  • @ernestoojeda6780
    @ernestoojeda6780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was awesome. The old girl was a bit beaten up, but that sure brings back memories of my dads 53 Belair. 😊

  • @carloszjorge
    @carloszjorge ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Congratulations!! I admired his perseverance and determination to get the old Chevy working again. the footage taken from inside the car when you put it back on the track reminded me of my Dad when we had a 1952 Oldsmobile. I miss those times. Once again CONGRATULATIONS!!! Strong hug!!

    • @DaysofCars
      @DaysofCars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very nice to read... Let`s keep the good memories alive. Thank you!

    • @user-yj2uz9ug2c
      @user-yj2uz9ug2c 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      สุดยอดครับ Very nice

  • @pdrphil8159
    @pdrphil8159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good luck young man..

  • @wilson42cc
    @wilson42cc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The old girl loves you lol 😂, I can tell by the look on its grill when you are pushing it’s a look of pure love,,

  • @patrickmcgrath5411
    @patrickmcgrath5411 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "TOOK MY CHEVY TO THE LEVEE BUT THE LEVEE WAS DRY..."❣️

  • @johnclemente9168
    @johnclemente9168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have lots of patience! Also a lot of room to work on it! I just acquired a '60 Chevy Impala Sport Sedan with a 283/Power Pack. I'm 63 years-old and just learning how to do some of this myself!

  • @saxongreen78
    @saxongreen78 ปีที่แล้ว

    A 1970s time capsule...one of the most underrated Chevy year models.

  • @almicareventos8039
    @almicareventos8039 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Súper engine, these 235 Chevy, the most confiable engine of the all time

  • @sethm8432
    @sethm8432 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the video, it was exciting seeing her get better every time you’d crank her up. I recently bought a 52 Pontiac Chieftain with the straight-8 and it feels like one of the biggest mistakes I’ve ever made. Beautiful car, but that motor just does NOT want to live. Rebuilt the carburetor, all new spark plugs and wires, rebuilt the distributor, fresh oil, rebuilt the fuel pump and it just doesn’t wanna work. I got to drive it a few times since I bought it, but my most recent cruise left me stranded as I somehow lost spark. Still haven’t been able to fix it, a new condenser and ignition coil wiring job later. One of those motors that really knows how to make you feel dumb. Good luck on your build!

  • @8lazingSaddles
    @8lazingSaddles ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perserverence pays off. Reminds me of the time I started, in much the same way, a 1949 Studebaker truck that hadn't been run in 40 years with the same old rotten gas that had been in the tank! What a smell-- I'll never forget it. Such a feeling of pride running that old junker down the road for the first time.

    • @alexandershatzko8748
      @alexandershatzko8748 ปีที่แล้ว

      poor starter----duty cycle too long,,,,,,, Ether works for me---had a ford sitting for 7 years----- got it going in 3 hrs

  • @leeedwards9994
    @leeedwards9994 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow some great classic tires on that gem ........

  • @edwardestrada3758
    @edwardestrada3758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job!

  • @timbarnett3898
    @timbarnett3898 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks like my old 53', amazing!

  • @fredkudsin8608
    @fredkudsin8608 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job young man !😊

  • @mikelewis5152
    @mikelewis5152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought my 53 chevy 210 in 71 for 50 dollars. It smoked like heck and I had to clean the plugs weekly. Went to work in my girl frie'ends stepdads body shop and one week I was away he and his son put a 59 - 6 cyl with 12 volt starter. He painted it yellow on bottom and black on top [ nicknamed bumble bee after that]. Had one electric start a day. Carried an xtra friend to push so I could pop the clutch. Loved your videos.

  • @daved7024
    @daved7024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work👍☺️ old Chevys never die.

  • @spamwagon
    @spamwagon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG... that poor 6v starter cranking and cranking! I kept saying "timing, mess with the timing!!!" I found a beautiful old 52 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe in the Arizona desert, this totally brought back memories of coaxing that old gal to run. Nothing as exhilarating and stressful as that first drive under her own power! Congrats.

  • @hermanyanto1338
    @hermanyanto1338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The all dependable wooden hood supports. The good old days!👍

    • @DaysofCars
      @DaysofCars  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A highly desired item on the option list at that time

  • @michaelgillette6770
    @michaelgillette6770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad his first car was a 1953 Chevy Belair he owned 2 first a white one and then a light green one a solid and heavy car dependable too with chains on rear wheels in the snow

  • @peter7624
    @peter7624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely old car. So much more character than the modern jelly mold designs, individual.

  • @clementthurn1992
    @clementthurn1992 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay !!! Very cool. Congrats

  • @chuckotto7021
    @chuckotto7021 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What sets you apart from many who want to get 'that' car running , is that you worked on the valves, ignition and carb pretty much in advance of trying to start it. Pretty much, but not completely! Your hard work did pay off! Great job!

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This reminds me of our country fair. My dad bought a 54 Bel Air sedan grey and white. And my brother and I had a week to prep it for the demolition derby on Saturday night. That was over fifty years ago. I think dad to first place.Great memories.

  • @williamadams7666
    @williamadams7666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most excellent video production as well.

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great to see those old cars brought back to life and getting a second chance. Keep up the good work 😃

    • @DaysofCars
      @DaysofCars  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am glad you liked it. I will. Thanks!

  • @siegfriedstanzel3936
    @siegfriedstanzel3936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And again: a pretty good video - I enjoyed it !

  • @fahadalfahad4579
    @fahadalfahad4579 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good job man.....from Saudi Arabia

  • @eliasribeiro5607
    @eliasribeiro5607 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car is a beautiful example, has a beautiful dashboard deserves to be restored

  • @glennsrailroading
    @glennsrailroading ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome to see and hear it run. Bringing back memories. Kill the music. I want to here it run...

  • @shoknifeman2mikado135
    @shoknifeman2mikado135 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Grandfather loved his 53 Chevy, literally his favourite car, since he'd learned to drive in the Model-T era.... He regretted selling it, in the late 60s, until the day he died (at 102), 30 years later!

  • @6petrolhead6
    @6petrolhead6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how methodically you work and it was all worth your time and effort 👌

  • @martinmorab9516
    @martinmorab9516 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job!! I hope you can fully restore it!! I had a 64' C10, fleetside for 22 years. Great vehícules!!

  • @tesla416
    @tesla416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a 1952 Chevrolet 210 as my first car. The 235ci 6 cylinder is a bullet proof engine, I wish I would have parked mine at my grandpa's farm instead of selling it.

  • @gorgeesteves422
    @gorgeesteves422 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Felicidades 👍por la puesta en marcha saludos desde argentina

  • @angelarias5820
    @angelarias5820 ปีที่แล้ว

    de Colombia excelente trabajo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @panagiotisrokas187
    @panagiotisrokas187 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice car , beautiful. I like it.

  • @loboheeler
    @loboheeler ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The 1953 was a transition. The manual trans model had the old 216 splash oiling Babbitt bearing engine, and the Poweglide model had the new 235 full pressure insert bearing engine. Incredible that GM kept the old splash oiler this late!

    • @michaelbenardo5695
      @michaelbenardo5695 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 53 150s might have had the old 216, but the 210 and Bel Air all had a 235, but yes, in the stick-shift cars, it was still a spasher.

  • @1818ju
    @1818ju ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Que belleza ese coche!!🤩🤩🤩

  • @williamllorens2141
    @williamllorens2141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like the old saying goes; persistence pays 👍😃

  • @danielventura8073
    @danielventura8073 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In the late 80s, my friend and neighbor had a 53 210, restored and was his daily driver for years. Until one night driving home he passed out and ran it into a guardrail. Restored it again and still has it to this day.

  • @johnnieguitar5724
    @johnnieguitar5724 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's a learning experience, isn't it! Lots of lessons learned here, congrats on bringing this excellent old girl back to life! Hopefully you'll leave it in the shape it is, just mechanically safe: a Survivor. :)

  • @doughouston4741
    @doughouston4741 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Patina

  • @dominickcarcione8446
    @dominickcarcione8446 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's persistent, WOW.

  • @gdholmfirth
    @gdholmfirth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, that was great.

  • @glennsrailroading
    @glennsrailroading ปีที่แล้ว

    I did a 1/25th model of a 53 Chevy when I was a kid so I am partial to them, even though 57's are my favorite. ( 1st car and a 235 ,3 on the tree). I want a 55-56 GMC now for my retirement toy. Just a stovebolt will do, with a stick...

  • @grahaml6668
    @grahaml6668 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like the old girl was originally painted in Metallic Green. That was the color of my Dad's '53 Bel-Air, the first car we had when I was a kid. Bought new in Ontario, Canada.

  • @edwardclarkjr6343
    @edwardclarkjr6343 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job. Makes me think of my first car, a 1969 falcon 2 door..

  • @timothyroatenberry1274
    @timothyroatenberry1274 ปีที่แล้ว

    Luv those 53/54 very hard to find those ! Had a 54 210 25 years ago, being young & dum I let that car get away from me ! Love to have it back ! 👍✌

  • @robertstapleton3598
    @robertstapleton3598 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job! That was fun to watch and brought back memories of a '53 210 I used to have. Love the old cars!

  • @johnhoffman2818
    @johnhoffman2818 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inline six. Chevys workhorse. Would’ve checked timing long time before the end. Gotta love an old car. Way too easy to work on. Lotsa fun.

  • @franktino6676
    @franktino6676 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This reminds me of my own 1989 " '53 Chevy 210 two door sedan " 'restoration adventure' that I embarked upon , completing it by 1991-1992. Great to see that you got yours running!

  • @michaelolsen2348
    @michaelolsen2348 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always loved older chevys. I loved how year after year you could see slight changes and progressions....especially from about 1946 and on. My favorites were 1950-57. My dad completely restored a 55 way before I was born. Was beautiful. Obviously the most beautiful and iconic one was the 57, but I love seeing the gradual changes to them over the years to get to that design. These new ones are crap. Lol. There's not a single new car I turn my head for. I always wonder why people stare at me while I'm driving. It aggravates me. But then I realize my daily driver is a 75 Fury and I'm like ohhhhhhh. Lol. Getting all these old cars going again makes me feel great. 😌

    • @mikeguthrie5432
      @mikeguthrie5432 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good on you Mike! I've had old Chevys and Fords and Plymouths most of my life. I currently drive a '67 Chev Caprice. My "Queen". Keep up the good work Lad. And..... NEVER GIVE UP !

  • @Kelly-fk3oi
    @Kelly-fk3oi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 1953 Chevy badge on the hood looks in way better condition than the one on my 2009 Chevy HHR! 👀

  • @patrickcannell2258
    @patrickcannell2258 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Put himself through a lot of physical torture pushing the car in and out.

  • @noampitlik2332
    @noampitlik2332 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This car looks great as a convertible. Remember Wally's car on Leave it to Beaver?

  • @gojoe2833
    @gojoe2833 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My uncle had a 53 4 door, either a 150 or a 210. All I remember is it sat for years in their driveway, became a hornets nest until one day they towed it away. It's always nice to see an old car like this back on the road, although in truth neither the 53 nor the 59 were the best looking Chevys...

  • @z2sam
    @z2sam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liked it when you finally could drive the car after all the work, great video :)

  • @lennoxramberran1459
    @lennoxramberran1459 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a good piece, love to see it restore

  • @guillermoferraudi6093
    @guillermoferraudi6093 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done!!!!

  • @donsmith8614
    @donsmith8614 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever did the interior did a great job, thanks for the laugh-using a board to push the car.

  • @michaelashcraft8569
    @michaelashcraft8569 ปีที่แล้ว

    You work hard, you persevere, you WILL succeed GOOD JOB, you saved a piece of automotive history!!!

    • @DaysofCars
      @DaysofCars  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes, and many more cars to be saved and fixed, so i just have to continue working and make videos so you and others can enjoy!

  • @roopeshkrishna34
    @roopeshkrishna34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome machines..!

  • @r100scammellpioneer9
    @r100scammellpioneer9 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great achievement...Quite sensitive straight 6 surprisingly, but maybe carb jet or 2 was awkward, and there timing. Very good vid

  • @bradleyjanes2949
    @bradleyjanes2949 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid👊

  • @lovetocrank
    @lovetocrank ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad you got it running! But I also enjoyed listening to the starter motor when you were cranking it!

    • @THROTTLEPOWER
      @THROTTLEPOWER ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @lovetocrank
      @lovetocrank ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you like the sound of the starter when you were cranking it?

    • @DaysofCars
      @DaysofCars  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Then you must be a real classic car enthusiast!

    • @lovetocrank
      @lovetocrank ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am.

    • @lovetocrank
      @lovetocrank ปีที่แล้ว

      @ THROTTLE POWER Do you like listening to the starters when old cars are cranking during a hard start?

  • @42lookc
    @42lookc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job! I was pretty sure it was a timing issue, and when I saw the timing window part of the vid, a smile spread across my face. :-) It was just a matter of 'time' then. ;-) You sure worked long and hard for that one.

  • @shadetreemech290
    @shadetreemech290 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. My dad had a Chevy much like that, a 1955 I think. Brings back memories.

    • @rongendron8705
      @rongendron8705 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 1955 is a classic & doesn't really look much like this 1953! My Dad had a '54 Chevy, (bought in '59)
      which was identical to the '53 & I learned to drive in it at 13! Unfortunately, it only lasted until about 1964,
      so I never got to inherit it! Good memories!

  • @johnsampson1096
    @johnsampson1096 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great car, Alv! My first car was a 53 Chevrolet. I bought in 1966 from a high school teacher for $75.00. It was a solid car at the time, but burned a quart of oil every 50 miles. A real smoker, but fun to drive. The Beatles sounded great on that car radio. I just restored one and have it on my electronic bench. Hope yours is working. Thanks for the video!

    • @ronhytoff6385
      @ronhytoff6385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first car also, $ 100 purchased in 1962 whilst I was in high school. Mine was a 2 door, blue original paint of course, burnt oil like crazy....I used to buy .75 cents worth of gas (about 3 gallons) and one quart of oil. My exhaust color was same color as car. No heater core or radio which I purchased at a junk yard. Straight six, shifter on the column...what a wonderful car for a couple of years.

  • @glennsrailroading
    @glennsrailroading ปีที่แล้ว

    One heck of a battery and starter. I figured they would cook.

  • @SmittySmith-lu9bh
    @SmittySmith-lu9bh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reminds me of a 1954 Chevy I had that wouldnt start no matter what I did. I ended up having the firing order 180 degrees around! lol

  • @josesalgadobarajas8959
    @josesalgadobarajas8959 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Buen mecánico 👌😃

  • @rongendron8705
    @rongendron8705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My father bought a used 1954 Chevy Bel Air (same car) in 1959 for $400. or $450. from a local car lot!
    It ran well & I remember that the ignition had three settings,i.e. On, Neutral, Lock, so in neutral you didn't
    need a key to start, but could be easily stolen! Unfortunately, it only lasted until about 1964! But, in Cuba,
    you can probably see some of them still 'running around' after nearly 70 years! Hooray for simplicity!