[JeremyD]

Originally Posted by RWebb

1974 is an excellent "sleeper" year because most people THINK it had all the later nasty U.S. emissions equipment but it did not, as Steve points out. In fact, IIRC, he owns one. It sill has the lugubrious CIS (K-Jetronic) fuel injection system however.

If I bought one, I would eliminate the heavy bumper shocks (on US versions). Even if it had the European crush tubes, I would STILL dump the bumpers and "back date" it to look like the earlier cars using fiberglass or carbon fiber parts of HIGH Quality.

IIRC, by '74 the stock seats were already the lighter versions without any horsehair so you may be ok there.

I would replace steel rear rear banana arms with Aluminum ones (or did the '74s already have Al?)

I would eliminate the CIS and either put on carbs or an electronic aftermarket fuel injection system.

I'd replace the nasty old hard, broken down rubber suspension bushings with the Elephant polybronze bushings.

Other than that, I would just be willing to fix all the things that always need replacement on an old car: brake hoses, transmission parts, etc.

So I would head for more power, better looks and lower weight for the motor to push around. It is not cheap to do this, so your dream may be costly.

Post any specific questions you have and tell us what version car it is or give the VIN

That's kind of what I have done with mine = although did not backdate. 74's are a great year.

I specifically looked for a 1974 car - non sunroof coupe.