Porsche 911 bodies were now galvanized steel, drastically reducing concerns about rust. The engine was modernized with the introduction of Bosch fuel injection. This generation still retained the simple, clean lines of the earlier 911’s. This was a transition period for the 911, but I would be reluctant to say (as others have) that these were the 911’s “awkward” years. The mid-1970’s were dark times for auto enthusiasts, but in those dark times, Porsche was a beacon of hope. While there is little doubt that the Porsche 911 is one of the greatest and respected sports cars of all time, it may come as a surprise to some that not all 911’s are universally loved. He rejoined PCA, this time with the Connecticut Valley Region in 2004 after he purchased his 1976 911S Targa. Tom first joined PCA as a member of the Central Pennsylvania Region in 1994 when he bought a 1987 924S. Tom is a freelance auto journalist from Milford, CT who has written for the Suburban Express serving the Mainline area of Philadelphia, PA, and The Westport News in CT. Today’s post comes courtesy of Tom Williams.
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