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Identify anomalous 400i front facia?

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by ARH, Jun 9, 2016.

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  1. ARH

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    #1 ARH, Jun 9, 2016
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    I was hoping someone here would happen to know what is going on with the front facia design of this early-80s 400i specimen? Notice how the bumper blends into the fenders, the curvature of the grill plate and the shape of the pop-up headlights. Is it a rare factory configuration or a hotchpotch job?

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  2. Ak Jim

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    #2 Ak Jim, Jun 9, 2016
    Looks like they basically filled in the turn signals, took the bumper off and put a filler strip in its place. With the scarcity of turn signal lenses we might be seeing this more often. I do like the look.
     
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    #3 Arvid, Jun 10, 2016
    To me there is something missing - I don't like it. The front end is looking to long and prominent. I think the headlights are Mitsubishi 3000GT and since the car is imported from Japan it's very likely it was built there.

    It's currently up for sale but I think it will be a hard sell.
     
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    #4 dstacy, Jun 10, 2016
    Where are any of these mysterious (original) turn signal lenses you speak of? :)
     
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    #5 Ak Jim, Jun 10, 2016
    I'd gladly buy 2 if I could find some.
     
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    #6 dstacy, Jun 10, 2016
    Get in line buddy! You and all the rest of us. :D
     
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    #7 Newman, Jun 10, 2016
    I thought eurospares had them
     
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    #8 Newman, Jun 10, 2016
    At a grand a piece though...
     
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    #9 dstacy, Jun 10, 2016
    Yes, but they have a pair of lenses only for $1,703US plus shipping as of today. I have no idea if they are OE or reproductions.
     
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    #10 dstacy, Jun 10, 2016
    If you need the whole assembly a pair would run you $2,258. :eek:
     
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    #11 Arvid, Jun 10, 2016
    The reproductions are usually ****. Believe me I've paid,tried and failed.
     

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