What's An Iconic Piece Of Automotive Design?

"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform) 12/23/2014 at 14:13 • Filed to: car design

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I'm talking a certain thing (e.g. headlights, taillights, grille, etc.) that have an iconic shape/design to them.

For example, the early 200o's Mercedes-Benz headlights, the double-yolk design. Whenever I see these headlights, I know it's a Merc. Also, I know these headlights could mean something that's absolutely batshit insane, like the AMGs and the SLR McLaren.

What's a piece of automotive design that's iconic?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:15

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Audi-os, Amigos! > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:16

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TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:16

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505Turbeaux > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:17

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SJGeorge94 > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:17

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BMW halo lights

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 12/23/2014 at 14:19

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Lol.

Sn210 > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:20

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505Turbeaux > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:21

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I hate those lights for some reason, and I am not sure they are really iconic since M-B have had all kinds of light designs through the years

stuttgartobsessed > SJGeorge94 12/23/2014 at 14:21

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E39 Wuuuuuuuuuuuuut Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup.

I need to fix mine so they are actually visible...

TheHondaBro > SJGeorge94 12/23/2014 at 14:22

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Dat E39.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:23

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ly2v8-Brian > 505Turbeaux 12/23/2014 at 14:23

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that blue one, that's the iconic Merc to me.

ly2v8-Brian > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:25

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f86sabre > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:32

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The V8 engine. Sure, form follows function here, but the 90 degree V8, has a style all its own.

As Du Volant > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:33

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TheHondaBro > f86sabre 12/23/2014 at 14:34

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Great for holding shot glasses.

Alex B > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:37

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Cé hé sin > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 14:38

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Audi-os, Amigos! > f86sabre 12/23/2014 at 14:53

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That engine pictured by itself, is that specifically a racing engine?

I ask because of the exhaust manifold, obviously, and its near lack-thereof.

f86sabre > Audi-os, Amigos! 12/23/2014 at 14:57

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The top one? That is a Ferrari 355 motor, from what Google says. I think the exhaust manifold just isn't bolted up.

MultiplaOrgasms > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:05

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It has been around in one form or another for over 100 years, and has become probably the most recognizable design feature of them all, together with the famous grille.

Tapas > 505Turbeaux 12/23/2014 at 15:07

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Beat me to it!

Tapas > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:10

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Any Lamborghini, scissor, wing and Gulwing doors.

And that gap above the rear tail lights of the i8....forgot what its called...

camaroboy68ss > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:10

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Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:43

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I always loved these lights too

Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:44

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The 458's hips. My gawd they are so sexy

Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:45

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The Zonda's exhaust:

Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:47

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The ENTIRE Lamborghini Countach

Manuél Ferrari > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 12/23/2014 at 15:49

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The old tail lights were iconic. Bummer they went away

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Manuél Ferrari 12/23/2014 at 15:50

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They'll be back for the "retro themed" C9.

Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:51

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The Bel Air's fin's

Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:53

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The elongated beetle look of the 911's rear end

Manuél Ferrari > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 12/23/2014 at 15:53

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Haha probably

Manuél Ferrari > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 15:59

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One last one - the nose of the 250 GTO. The most unique part of this iconic car:

Manuél Ferrari > Manuél Ferrari 12/23/2014 at 16:18

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Dunno why I spelled fins wrong...

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > TheHondaBro 12/23/2014 at 22:35

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