I’m really growing fond of this generation of late 70s/early 80s 911s…especially the SC. Undervalued, great engines, and very well made. While the world stays obsessed with late 60s/early 70s 911s—-i feel that this generation is quietly lurking in the background—-and actually may represent a better car in almost every way.
http://www.mein911er.de/archives/category/911sc
IEDEI 
apropos of this post, the most recent issue of ‘grassroots motorsports’ is worth picking up…
Definitely the biggest advantage of these later cars is the galvanized steel they used, which dramatically reduces the possibility of rust. I am sure someone will correct me, but I think 83 was the year they started using the galvanized.