To add further confusion my December '72 UK model has the same chrome front bumpers as Design-Jedi's car but I'm pretty certain there is no rubber plug.
The rear is one piece chrome item.
They may not be original as I have bills from the offical UK De Tomaso dealer for replacement bumpers.
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