I think you’re onto something re: the middies. No doubt on the rise also (especially the Californian smog legal years) but still an attractive entry point. It can be expensive to add power and lightness (beyond a point), but at least with a middie your starting with lightness and a very interesting period charm. Period charm is subjective I know, but sounds like you’re already there and I agree with you … speak to a few folks and see if you can drive some. I coveted an SC in black and love it but would be all over a mid year in bitter chocolate if it came up.
Don’t worry about galvanized. Won’t save you from all the places water and grime can get trapped on all of these cars. Just make sure it’s rust free out of the gates.
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