Hey guys! It's been 2 years since I've left.

"RotaryLover" (rotarylover) 11/18/2016 at 09:42 • Filed to: NA Miata, MX5, Art, Museum, Exposition, Taillights

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I’ve been active on Oppo’s FB, but I’m not there to talk about this. I’ve got something much more interesting to show and ask. Did you know that NA Miata tail lights were considered art back in 1983? Have a look!

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https://www.moma.org/collection/works/91740

Now, Oscar May from the FB group had an idea. How about a QOTD? What is the most artistic set of tail lights? I’ll make a different post for the QOTD later on if the demand is there.

S65 > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 09:43

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Maserati 3200GT

OPPOsaurus WRX > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 09:52

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fourvalleys > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 09:54

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It’s maybe not in the spirit of the question because they’re custom, but I absolutely love the Ringbrothers Pantera taillights.

Here’s a photo I took earlier this year:

Here’s a photo (that I didn’t take) that shows them on... simple but gorgeous.

Rainbow > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 10:00

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Same answer I had on Facebook:

I’m honestly surprised that this is the first time someone has used the general principle of these toys in car design.

Wobbles the Mind > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 10:02

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RotaryLover > Rainbow 11/18/2016 at 10:02

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...and now I can’t unsee it!

Rainbow > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 10:03

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Oh, also, before anyone comments about art being stupid and lazy, the MOMA has a lot of random things in the archives that aren’t on display and probably never will be. There’s a cheap wireless router in there, too. I don’t understand why they have these things, either, but at least the stuff they display is usually objectively impressive.

RotaryLover > OPPOsaurus WRX 11/18/2016 at 10:03

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You got me by the emotions...

RotaryLover > fourvalleys 11/18/2016 at 10:04

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Gotta love filled lights like this. I totally agree with you.

fourvalleys > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 10:07

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Very simple, elegant, and honestly - beautiful. The ring (get it?) does a great job visually, as well. It’s P-shaped!

RotaryLover > Rainbow 11/18/2016 at 10:14

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Depends. When I was in fine arts, we learned that once your name is quite established in the art world, you can do what you want and get payed a huge sum. You can even expose a simple object and get praised for it after that.

LongbowMkII > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 10:14

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The best tail lights?

K.I.S.S.

Urambo Tauro > Rainbow 11/18/2016 at 10:17

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Fiber optics were used for tattle-tales .

RotaryLover > fourvalleys 11/18/2016 at 10:18

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This was well thought! I didn’t notice the P before you told me, but now I’m even more impressed. I just like how the ring is floating!

Rainbow > Urambo Tauro 11/18/2016 at 10:24

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Huh. I guess that does make sense, anyway.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RotaryLover 11/18/2016 at 11:28

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These were found on a Hyundai Sonata, of all vehicles.

RotaryLover > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/18/2016 at 11:56

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Agree on this one as well. I remember when I saw it for the first time, it made all the other hybrids taillights look bland.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 11/18/2016 at 17:04

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I agree, always thought these were pretty cool looking! Plus, they boltvright in to the non-hybrid Sonata as well! :P

Fresh-Outta-Nissans > RotaryLover 11/22/2016 at 03:19

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Art must be either incomprehensible, or natural and true.