Living with a pre-war car

[Baz2000]

I have always had a desire to own a pre-war car, something along the lines of a Austin 10/12 or a Morris 10/12. Now the oldest car that I have owned/driven is a 1967 Austin 1100, I'am expecting a pre-war car to be significantly more of a challenge to drive but I'm worried the realities of owning such an old vehicle will be too much. I know my best bet is to go out and find someone brave enough to let me have go their car, but anyone willing to give any advice or experience for someone wanting to enter the world of historic vehicles.

[Baz2000]

Thank you for all your responses, some really good advice. I should have pointed out that tinkering etc is a big part of the appeal of ownership, I have always had older cars as weekend toys and do as much of the work as I can.

I think I have narrowed my choice to something built in the 1930's, with the added comforts of syncro on top gears etc.

I love little Austin sevens but I'm afraid I have sat in one and do not fit so comfortably being 6'4", another consideration to take into account.

My budget would be around the £6-8k mark.