 The engine was essentially the same as that made by Standard for the Ferguson tractor, with some changes for automobile use.At first, the transmission included a three-speed gearbox with synchromesh on all forward ratios, controlled using a column-mounted lever.The option of Laycock-de-Normanville overdrive was announced at the end of 1949 and became available in June 1950, priced for UK buyers at slightly under £45 including purchase tax.