Something may have previously beem mounted there. It sounds like a kind of riv-nut with internal threads. It could have been for the bracket for the front license plate or a medallion. If it doesn't bother you too much you can leave it alone or put a front license plate over it. If your facias are in need of repainting then you can repair the spot before repainting. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Michael Paine" <mpaine@xxxx> wrote: > Hello, > > I have just put a deposit on my first delorean!! But I had seen > something on it that struck me as odd and didn't know if others have > seen it before. There is a strange circular protrusion from the middle > of the front bumper about as big around as an american penny. It sticks > out about 1/4 inch or so and has a metal face kindof like a screw might > go in there. It doen't look added it's molded into the bumper itself on > the black band part. Does anyone know what that is??