I drove my 1969 Coronet Super Bee to work on Thursday and my brother wanted to go for a ride. We got in the Bee and I put the car in neutral, foot on brake and started the engine. He asked my why did I not start it in gear with the clutch in? I told him that a guy that was appraising my cars a few years ago told not to start the car in gear with the clutch in as it is hard on the transmission or clutch (I do not remember which one). He has a 2012 Ford Super Snake so I think he has to start his car in gear. Is the appraiser correct about starting a manual car in neutral and not in gear with the clutch in?