and I suppose your car is manual because you've always had one & don't really do 'change' .....
My car is a manual because the auto version had a lower tow capacity and I think a lower hitch load ........ but also I am happy to change gear. I have driven both but not bothered which.
My first car was only two pedal i think it was made by Triang
Showing your age now .... 😉
You must have had the deluxe version as mine pedal free.
Lucky you, mine had rope instead of a steering wheel.