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Posted by: raynekat Jul 13 2020, 11:26 PM

Spendy little guys if you want them.

Saw this on eBay tonight.
Didn't know there were French spec tail light lens.
Know about the Euro lens, but the French don't have the clear back up light lens built in.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-914-6-French-Tail-Light-Lenses-Authentic-Rare/254653022347?hash=item3b4a80c08b:g:bQUAAOSwm8hfDP7w

Posted by: abes914 Jul 14 2020, 12:28 AM

Wow. I bought my car less than that. Jim Hoyland have a set on his car and it’s a beauty.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 14 2020, 05:12 AM

Got these many moons ago thanks to Joe Sharp...


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Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 14 2020, 05:24 AM

Kargeek pic from 2004...


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Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 14 2020, 06:54 AM

Here you go. $1200 and + $42 shipping. Another dreamer.


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Posted by: Jett Jul 14 2020, 07:27 AM

I’ve always liked these...especially with the third light.




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Posted by: bdstone914 Jul 14 2020, 08:39 AM

I had a new set and sold them for $700.

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jul 14 2020, 08:47 AM

One traded a pair to Eric Shea for some brake parts and felt he was generous in his trade—still do, but he did just fine when I look at these prices.

They just didn't work on my car, which is red, but I love them on his car.

Posted by: Jett Jul 14 2020, 08:53 AM

IIRC Bought these off a member for $900. Lots of money but we really like them.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 14 2020, 09:03 AM

I gave away a set at Hershey because I thought they were a homemade piece. Live and learn.

Posted by: KELTY360 Jul 14 2020, 09:35 AM

I'm not sure I get it. These don't have a clear lens for the backup light, correct? Our cars are small enough without providing a warning when backing up. What is the rationale behind (see what I did there?) these?

Posted by: 914forme Jul 14 2020, 09:36 AM

LOL, Mark I would have paid you $10 for them.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 14 2020, 10:12 AM

Yea, a bit of a learning experience but I’ve had more of my share of good deals so I unknowingly passed it forward.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 14 2020, 10:13 AM

That’s why I thought mine were homemade. I guess it’s a French thing.

Posted by: framos914 Jul 14 2020, 10:36 AM

I guess the French don't like white lights. Headlights used to be yellow also, don't know if that's still the case.

Posted by: mepstein Jul 14 2020, 10:49 AM

Yes. I spent a month in Paris. Yellow lights were a lot friendlier to your eyes and plenty of light for city driving.

Posted by: burton73 Jul 14 2020, 01:22 PM

The set on my 6 from back at least to 1985

Bob B

Posted by: 911GT2 Jul 14 2020, 01:48 PM

I find it funny that the US guys all like the EU spec lighting (or even french) while to me the 'complete' red us spec tail light on my 914 is the best looking of them all. And I am from the EU.

Posted by: Big Len Jul 15 2020, 09:12 AM

It is funny. but I thought US spec tail lights were illegal in Europe.

Posted by: douglastic Jul 15 2020, 09:44 AM

Something about greener grass - or wanting what you don't have

Always been true for me with my past Audis - Euro headlamps (no amber) were like a basic requirement to prove you were serious about modding - haha

of which I am guilty
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My aversion to front amber does carry over to the rear
I much prefer the US red/white 914 tails