Jeffery -
Furthering the discussion, my counterpoint would be that Paul Bracq's original design didn't include side marker lamps or the separate turn signal lights.
Here is the rub: I am having trouble finding new lenses for the turn signal lights and side marker lamps at reasonable prices. Because the car is white it is already highly visible so just a small drop in side visibility. (BTW I remember a study done by DB in the late sixties where the visibility difference from white to ANY other color was dramatic.) So I am leaning toward the clean design as envisioned by the designer. Besides as I am intending to use the car there will be very little to no need for fog or driving lights.