The thing that stands out to me is that the text styles are basically browser default, in particular the Times New Roman (i.e. serif) font, and that distinctive dark blue for all links. Most sites use sans-serif fonts, which are more readable at lower resolutions. While most sites retain blue as the color for in-line links, links that are structural (e.g. the menus on left and right) tend to be given styles more akin to the rest of the site.
Also those graphics would be JPG on a modern site, not GIF. The lower bit depth on the colors is quite apparent.
Also those graphics would be JPG on a modern site, not GIF. The lower bit depth on the colors is quite apparent.