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◊ 2007-09-06 20:24 |
Am I right in thinking this is a pre-1976 registration? This might help in putting a date to what is obviously a very early 911. |
◊ 2007-09-06 22:01 |
That's true - pre 1976. The 911 is not so early, late 60's or rather early 70's I suppose. |
◊ 2007-09-06 22:03 |
The black ( instead of chrome ) surround of the indicator/sidelight identifies a 1973 model year 2.4. The bumper with integrated spoiler was also introduced for that model year. Of course these elements are changeable ( as are the Fuchs wheels ) and although I suggest a year, I would not suggest the version ( T, E or S ). Just two other details: it sports US spec headlights and Durant mirrors. |
◊ 2007-09-06 22:09 |
So will be '73. These headlights weren't available in Europe (in option for example?)? |
◊ 2007-09-06 22:34 |
For some reason I hadn't recalled the 911 had been around so long, but when I came to think of it the first one I remember seeing was in 1966 ... there ought to be a smiley holding a gun to the head. |
◊ 2007-09-06 22:41 |
I'm not able to answer you. Actually, and although the headlights are US spec, it seems to have white sidelights, whereas US spec indicators/sidelights were totally amber. Could it possibly be a personnal import that had the indicators/sidelights lenses changed to meet the Polish legislation? |
◊ 2007-09-06 23:31 |
The US sealed-beam-headlight-system was (still is) illegal in Germany. You have to change the lamps before you bring a car in traffic. |
◊ 2007-09-07 00:23 |
Yes that's very possible. |