Now that you mentioned this. Has anybody here ever seen a manual transmission/transaxle auto/truck that had the e-brake actuated by the left foot on the floorboard with a release lever for the left hand? (assuming the car is a north american left hand drive set up)
I ask because it would only make sense to have it between the two front seats as the more familiar pull lever for the right hand. It can be used at different degrees of effectiveness for one thing, plus it keeps your foot free for the clutch. And for all other reasons not mentioned.