911livin, I can appreciate that there is something special about 70`s Porsches compared to the 993, while the 993 impressed me greatly the first time I drove one it took a while to get over the increase in it`s much wider power band and of course the extra power, improved handling and comfort and discover what it was that was missing compared to my 911SC... And it was that I could not see the wing tops from my seat behind the wheel. Yeah that seems a tad like I was looking for some sort of issue, but I was not..!
When I jumped back into my then 10 year old SC I felt more at home, which is no surprise for sure given I had owned and driven two non-sport SC`s for a number of years, however, for some folk who wish to experience more involvement when driving at something less than licence shredding speeds, the older 911`s DEMAND respect and can provide an increased sensory appeal such as the feel through the steering as you get close to the limit of rear wheel adhesion which can act as a pre warning though lift off on the apex at your peril.
Maintenance in practical terms has potential to be far less demanding and very much so for the would be home mechanic given the much simpler design of engine, suspension, and ancillaries, however one has to be aware of CORROSION and possible patchwork repairs, given in the 80`s from a poor memory, one could not replace the floor as a whole but only as part panels.. ? I have posted corrosion pics elsewhere.
I have no knowledge of, but wonder if modern and evolving fuels might be compatible with 70`s vehicles, and for how long, thinking metal fuel tanks, alloy carbs, and metal fuel lines , but given all the declarations of environmental emergency it does seem that vehicles fuelled by petrol may all have issues in time....?