I've been trying to remember why I thought the word engine predates internal combustion.

I finally recalled a phrase I think was written by Rabelais (predates Shakespeare) offering the service of his 'engine of pleasure' to an attractive woman.

1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble...