No ginormous console in between the front seats, can either delete or have a middle seat like a pickup. Also no third row seat for those that would rather have the cargo space in back.

Because the 8sp ZF trans is electronic shifter only, so why use a column shifter modified to be electronic with a higher parts count when a electronic dial is easier and cheaper from a manufacturing standpoint. 

Johnny Bench called.

You’d think Oshkosh or Navistar could throw something together..

Likely from these guys - http://www.sgps.net/automation.htm…. They provide for most tours.

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