LOL- such memories!
Yes, regular spraying with WD40 to stand any chance of starting in the damp; uncomfortable seating- the steering wheel was offset from the centre when seated in the driver's seat... (never realised this til I drove a different car afterwards!) and NOISY at any great speed (850cc engine)- but we didn't do much motorway driving in those days.

Easy to work on though, and readily available parts- I got a headlight replaced at a local village garage one Easter Sunday morning after an accident on the way to church!

Wouldn't contemplate one now, though it was lovely at the time.