why the super?

[NO_H2O]

Thats right

In the simplest terms, the Super was designed to corner. The front track is wider than the rear (unlike the narrow front end Standard) and the Super also has negative roll radius steering. All this equals a car built for the twisties, the Standard is a good light car for straight line drag racing. Two different cars designed to do two different things. Keep in mind that the Porsche 944/924 suspension was based on the Super's suspension, that in itself should answer your question. Now as for looks, that's a matter of personal taste.

[Chris Percival]

Because they are just great!

[jloh]

I'm thinking of trying a GL super....arent 73's the first year for the 1303?

I would think that this would be a great car to try it with?

BTW: the wife likes her 64 looking stock so it's off limits!
guess its cool that she loves it though!

[NO_H2O]

Yes, the 73 is the first year for the 1303. There was a mid-year change in 73 from the 3 bolt to a 2 bolt lower strut mount.

[jloh]

Originally Posted by NO_H2O

Yes, the 73 is the first year for the 1303. There was a mid-year change in 73 from the 3 bolt to a 2 bolt lower strut mount.

are there any drawbacks/enhancements to the changes made mid-year? is it easy to tell which I am looking at? sounds like it would be...

[NO_H2O]

The later 2 bolt strut will bolt up to a 944 spindle with a Kercher ball joint. But the control arms/struts from a late 73-up can be bolted to a 71-73 1/2.

Look at the lower strut mount and see if it has 2 or 3 bolts.

Originally Posted by jloh

are there any drawbacks/enhancements to the changes made mid-year?

There is nothing on the later cars that can't be fitted to the earlier cars and vise-versa.