1957 Is it a 2 speed transmission?

[bkcraun]

A 57 I'm looking has an automatic transmission. The floor shifter shows a P-R-N-D_L. Does this mean its a a two speed tranny? Is that a Ford-O-Matic. It's a 312 - 4 barrel model if that helps. Sorry I'm new!

 

[biddle]

Use your four-digit model year in the subject moving forward. Edited.

 

[Ward 57]

No, it is a 3 speed transmission. They start out in second gear unless to force a downshift my stomping on it or shift it down manually.