1962 Valiant Signet 200

The interior lock mechanism is there. It involves moving the interior door handle forward to lock it, rearward to open it. However, in most cases locking the door before closing it usually results in it unlocking itself. I've always had to lock my early cars with the key from the outside after the door is closed.
I'll have to try that, thank you.
I know at least up to 67 you have to lock the door after it is closed.