Gear shifts on a 62

[Glaswegian]

I am new to these cars so have zero experience of what they should drive like when all is good.

We have 2 D positions on the gear drive indicator, I use the first one when changing from the P position ( left to right ) that should give 4 gears? Yes ? and the 2nd D should only have 3? Yes?

I can't really feel/hear any change bar 1st to 2nd, very smooth afterwards and no indication the engine is straining, reving higher when driving around 50 -60 mph. Is this normal? should I feel/hear 2-3-4.

Sorry if this daft question but as I said no idea what is correct for these cars. Modern cars I drive usually have rev counters so you see the drop too.

Thanks for any replies 

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

Use the left drive position for normal driving.

Trans shifts out of first gear almost as soon as the car is moving. It's in first only for a very short time and is barely perceptible. Low position will limit shifting to first and second gears. 

[Dan LeBlanc]

1-2 and 3-4 are shifted through fluid couplings.  You shouldn't feel them.  2-3 is about the only shift you feel.  Under very light throttle, you should be in 4th by 25mph - the key is very light throttle - subtle pressure on the gas pedal.

[Glaswegian]

1-2 and 3-4 are shifted through fluid couplings.  You shouldn't feel them.  2-3 is about the only shift you feel.  Under very light throttle, you should be in 4th by 25mph - the key is very light throttle - subtle pressure on the gas pedal.

Thanks Dan, maybe the gear change I feel is the 2-3 then if what Eric said is on the money, the 1-2 is more or less immediate. I have never, yet, floored it at anytime, very gentle driving as no seatbelts and sitting on wrong side for driving here.

[Glen]

The second D position prevents the tranny from shifting into 4th  and provides engine braking.  Something that is helpful when descending long steep grades.  Helps to keep the brakes from overheating.