Alot of differences between a '67 and a '77, all minor, all add up to an airplane that is very different.
Different nose cowl, and prop with extension.
Tubular vs flat leg gear.
Cleveland vs McCauley wheels and brakes
Circuit breakers vs fuses.
Simple flap switch vs flap preselect lever.
Larger vs smaller dorsal fin.
Possibility for many options on the '77 that are not found on the '67, such as post lamps, vertical height adjustable seats, etc.
People want newer and improved, even if it is "old". I suppose by Bill's reasoning, there really isn't much difference between a '59 and a '67 either, they are closer together in years than the '67 to the '77, and its the same model number............
Charles