The automatic transmission in your vintage muscle car is like the brain of the operation—complex and mysterious. Before you panic and hand over your life savings for repairs, check the basics: fluid freshness, leaks, and the mysterious, ever-clogged filter. Remember, a little maintenance magic can extend the life of your transmission. And if you ever thought Leonardo da Vinci was ahead of his time, he sketched a version of the CVT back in 1490! Who knew he had the need for speed?