Whenever in doubt - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! Straight from the EK Holden Owner Manual, here is how you drive a three-on-the-tree (for those of you who haven't ever driven one - you haven't lived!).

GEAR SHIFT LEVER

The gear shift lever may be placed in any one of five positions - neutral, reverse, first, second and third. The operation of the lever in engaging the gears consecutively is as follows:-

1. See that gear shift lever is in neutral position (lever may be moved up and down).
2. First Speed: With clutch pedal depressed, raise lever toward steering wheel and pull downwards until it is fully engaged in first speed location; then gradually release clutch pedal.
3. Second Speed: With clutch pedal depressed, push lever up and away from steering wheel. Lever will cross through neutral position, moving away from steering wheel, and engage second speed position. Release clutch pedal.
4. Third Speed: With clutch pedal depressed, pull lever down and away from steering wheel until lever has reached the end of its travel into third speed position.
5. Reverse: With car at a standstill, depress clutch pedal, raise lever and push upwards towards steering wheel.

Note: A return spring at the lower end of the control shaft automatically returns the gear shift lever to the high speed side as soon as the lever is moved to the neutral position. Before 1st or reverse gear is engaged, it is therefore necessary to lift the lever against the spring pressure.

CAUTION: Never attempt to shift into either first (low) or reverse gear while your car is in motion.

Should it ever be necessary to start the engine by pushing or towing car, depress clutch pedal and turn key starter to ON position. Place gearshift lever in neutral until car speed reaches 15 m.p.h. When vehicle reaches this speed move shift lever to THIRD position and slowly release clutch pedal.

---

And here's the EK's wonderful dashboard. All that great chrome.
Let's face it, it's got all you need.
Who'd want a trip-computer when you could have this?