The Global Spy Network

When I wrote the post about the Retro-Encabulator, I had no idea there was such a history behind it. Apparently, it originated as the Turbo-Encabulator. Check out this Wikipedia Entry for an overview of the history and use of this magnificent device.

There have been a few different demonstration films created over the years for this device. While I’m still partial to the previously-linked one, here are some others:

Here’s a Chrysler training film, demonstrating the components and service of the Turbo-Encabulator:

Here’s another, using the device as the basis for a new car transmission:

This guy makes good use of the diagram behind him to show the various components:

Sun Microsystems took a crack at it as well, using stock promotional footage and a guy who could have been a little more serious:

And for completeness, here’s the Rockwell Automation version mentioned before:

If you know about any other versions, let me know and I’ll add them to this list.

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