I have also driven stick shift cars my whole life, and I've only had one that would let you start it without depressing the clutch. It was a 1985 Honda Accord.

I have also driven stick shift cars my whole life, and I've only had one that would let you start it without depressing the clutch. It was a 1985 Honda Accord. I had never driven stick before, so when I went to start the engine, the car immediately lurched forward and stalled. Every car I've had since then has required me to depress the clutch before it will attempt to turn over the engine.