Obviously anyone who would put up with that for such a long distance is probably used to driving old classics, and thinks electric windows are modern, or that an accelerator pedal is a luxury.

On my many Euro trips, lack of cruise is incredibly irritating, as when you have it, it allows you to relax a lot more, and stretch your feet out and worry about other things, like where you are going and what you will be doing.

There is nothing more boring than constantly modulating/holding the throttle, and you end up with leg/knee ache after a long stint. It's not good for your health.

Cruise is also useful for long tunnels like Mont Blanc, where you can pin the car at the limit and not have to worry when going up/down hill.

If driving a little 2 seater MG on wobbly hydrolastic suspension thousands of mile across Europe is fun for you, then Cruise control is probably the least of your worries!