[J. Perrault]

Hey guys,
Im somewhat new at posting on Pelican and been looking at 911's for years.
The car in question is a '75 with a 2.7 I looked at/drove this morning.
Ive read a little through the years and realize that they are not the most desired 911's, with Pulled head studs and ungalvanized bodies.
I know the rule is to buy the newest/you can afford.
However, after watching prices escalate over the past five years, I feel the price the gentleman is asking on this car isn't unreasonable. I plan on establishing a P.P.I before the trigger is pulled.

Just how expensive do these 2.7 engines get ? Do the engines really have to come out to replace the clutch assembly ? Do you absolutely have to rebuild the engines or how far can you get by with pulled head studs and oil leaks ?

The pros:
Its a hardtop coupe
Engine sounds great to my untrained ear
no smoke on start up
Car appears to be structurally solid underneath and clean
all body trim is in place
paint is good
Newer brakes
straight body
car pulls good and stops

The cons:
Oil underneath
owner claims its going to need a clutch (and grinded on quick shifts )
Car runs a bit on the hotter side
no heat
no A.C
1/2" tear or rot hole front pass side near control arm
says its missing rear sway bar ?

I'm sure there's a few more things.
I know theres not a whole lot you can say without seeing the car, but any story's about mid year 911's and the 2.7 would be greatly appreciated.
Wanted to hold out for an SC or 3.2 but this is all too tempting.
Thanks everyone !