Mike,
I was thinking about your post and the 1963 Corvette, a car I'd never own (we can talk about it someday) and I think if Larry and I were looking at one, the correct statement would be "Too bad it has a POWER-GLIDE instead of a four speed".
1963 Corvettes could be had with a 'glide, not a paddleshifted 8 speed, and a 'glide has more in common with 3" of drop on a gunstock, for me, anyway.
Nobody builds cars with 'glides anymore, and nobody builds guns with 3" of drop, either.
Yes I've tried guns with 3" of drop. Yes, I've tried PowerGlides, too. You can have mine, in both instances.
Better?

Best,
Ted