I've owned an '83SC for 7 years. It's been a blast, and once I learned how to check fuel pressures AND made the WUR adjustable, no problems. I'm *this close* to putting it up for sale, not b/c I don't love it (I do) but changes in my job make it so when I do drive it, I can't take a call in the car, which limits my driving/enjoyment time. Bigger problem for you may be: do you have space to work on the vehicle? I am lucky to have ample garage space (no way would I leave it out in the elements).