Originally Posted by dale937
I think Olds and Cadilac were the first to use them,starting in 1941.
Olds had a first effort automatic starting in the later 30's and it was in one of those cars my mother learned to drive probably about 1950.

I believe the first use of the Hydra-Matic was the 1939 introduction of 1940 model Cadillacs and Oldsmobiles.

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...