Guess I'll weigh in on this in the pre-WWII category. I've got a few thousand miles in a 1930 Model A Ford Tudor. Not a perfect example but a good driver in its intended form (no overdrive, 6V electrics, etc.). It's a great little car. The driving experience is certainly different from later cars (wd's agricultural comment is spot on) but it's also engaging and rewarding to learn how to properly start, drive, shift, adjust mixture and timing, and generally get the most out of it. Motoring is what my Dad called the experience. Worm and sector steering takes some getting used to (no self centering). Contrary to some comments here the brakes work fine, properly adjusted of course. And they do require regular adjustment. Pedal effort is higher than a modern car but that also applies to my 911T with no power brakes. Engine power is fine given the car's handling prowess or lack thereof and it's all low end torque so the clutch work is easy.
The Model A is my daily driver when I'm in New England and performs admirably around town and on country roads. Mundane activities like running to the store, picking up parts from the machine shop, or getting dinner are enriched by the gentle purr of a flathead engine and all the folks that wave and want you to sound the horn. These cars were meant to be driven and maintained by people who had never driven or maintained a car so they are pretty tough actually.
Your local Model A club members will likely be open to a ride and drive.
