[Cobalt]

Originally Posted by jwetering

I've heard the 974 was the best of the middie's but it was never explained why. If it was me I'd lean towards a 1977 strictly for the galvanising.

Interestingly, I've been watching for a decent 1977 for a nice low middie price, and you know I have seen precious few come up.

I think by now most of the surviving middies have had all their issues addressed, maybe with 3.0 or 32's installed, and are probably very enjoyable cars.

I would have one, no doubt. The narrow body look is unique as hell nowadays, and I've been around Porsches long enough to know that the cars were light and quick enough to give an SC or a 3.2 a run for their money.

My 71 E (stock) would dust the doors of my 79 SC (Stock). Although the 74's in stock form with the original exhaust was a pig in comparison. Once you eliminated all the pluming issues they were much more enjoyable cars. I doubt that anyone has lived with a 74 with original exhaust.

I think the rational behind saying it is not desirable is because of the restrictive exhaust, the magnesium case failure issues, non power brakes and lack of galvanized body might have been enough to sway their decision.