Authenticity Gurus: Did my car come with front bumper guards?

[GreenTea]

Hi Guys:

Quick question for the authenticity gurus here.

I have a euro 71T with the S Trim package. The car was imported into the US in the 80s, so I’m unsure what was/was not added. Trying to unwind that and bring her back to original form.

Would my car have come from the factory with front/rear bumper guards / bumperettes?

Thanks in advance!

[davep]

The M470 Appearance group option usually includes the Rubber capped bumperettes in 1979 and 1971.
I can assist with obtaining a CoA type of report to detail what options were factory installed if it is required.

[Arne]

All cars came with rear guards. Front guards were always standard for North America, but I believe they were optional in the RoW. So as a RoW car it could have come with or without. You probably will need Dave's help to track that down.

[GreenTea]

The M470 Appearance group option usually includes the Rubber capped bumperettes in 1979 and 1971.
I can assist with obtaining a CoA type of report to detail what options were factory installed if it is required.

All cars came with rear guards. Front guards were always standard for North America, but I believe they were optional in the RoW. So as a RoW car it could have come with or without. You probably will need Dave's help to track that down.

Thanks, gentlemen. I was fortunate enough to get a COA before they changed the program/process . . . again.

Pulled the COA out this evening and confirmed the "Comfort Package" was optioned on my 08/1970, Karmann-built T. With Phoenix tires, no less. Hah.

Does this give us a clue on the front guards?

[Arne]

Probably not, as I suspect one could specify the Appearance Group even if the car did not have front bumper guards.

The key question (one to which I don't know the answer) is whether the front bumper guards were standard on RoW cars or not. If they were standard, there would need to be a "front bumper guard delete" item on the order list. Or if standard was w/o guards, then a car with guards should have an option showing such.

[911T1971]

Front bumpers delete was a no cost option for all markets, at least 1970/71, option M421.
RoW had them standard too, but rubber optional, except S or Comfort/Appereance package.

sorry for the pics, somehow forgot how to upload them correctly..wishing it would have an edit buttom in the era of IG.


US market 1971


Row 1971 (printed 9/70)

[Arne]

So there is the answer. Regardless of market, front bumper guards were standard, but one could order the car without. But if so, the CoA should have specified that.

[GreenTea]

The M470 Appearance group option usually includes the Rubber capped bumperettes in 1979 and 1971.
I can assist with obtaining a CoA type of report to detail what options were factory installed if it is required.

All cars came with rear guards. Front guards were always standard for North America, but I believe they were optional in the RoW. So as a RoW car it could have come with or without. You probably will need Dave's help to track that down.

Front bumpers delete was a no cost option for all markets, at least 1970/71, option M421.
RoW had them standard too, but rubber optional, except S or Comfort/Appereance package.

sorry for the pics, somehow forgot how to upload them correctly..wishing it would have an edit buttom in the era of IG.


US market 1971


Row 1971 (printed 9/70)

What an excellent post (and answer). Thank you to everyone who chimed in here. Looks like my RoW car had them fro the factory . . . and will keep them!