Fairly recent Y block salt record, yeh, Ford........

I did not know that!!! Earlier Ford-O-Matics actually WERE 2 speed, just like a Powerglide

Automotive History: 1959-1963 Two-Speed Ford-O-Matic – Ford Builds a Powerglide
I have the two speed Ford O Matic in my 61 Falcon. I think three speed pishta is talkin about was the Cruise O Matic. Daddy had that in his 65. It was a three speed.