"Cow catcher front bumper"

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What years were the cow catcher bumper used?  Thank you kindly.

[studeracer]

Mine is a 1981 and had it. I just finished cutting them off and it looks 100% better!

[mfg]

It served a purpose… but truly was a monstrosity!!

[80Avanti]

My 1980 had the cow catcher bumper when I bought it in 1992.

[JimM]

Mine is for sale!,

[Skip Lackie]

I believe it started in 1973, when the 5 mph bumper law became effective.  My 74 still has one, though it has been shortened so it doesn't stick out so far.  I left it on because at one time I was parking the car on the street pretty frequently.  I believe Avanti Motors eventually got a waiver from some of the safety and emissions standards.

 

[Randy Atkin]

The 5 mph crash requirement was reduced to 2-1/2 mph in 1982 so I believe the original bumper was able to pass that requirement.