No not as long as you are just going to putt around Hartford. But if you are heading for Maine, get AAA and a cell phone.
I ran an old worn out 216 for years after it had been worn out, one cylinder had low compression but it ran fine, around town.


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed