1986 Toyota Supra Turbo Digital Dash:

As a follow up to my earlier post on the digital dash of the 1980's.. A Special thanks to Andy from New Zealand for the great pics of his Japanese spec 1986 Toyota Supra Turbo with the digital dash all lit up like a Christmas tree! I still say bring back the digital dash!!!

Random Rants: The 80's Sheik Digital Dash

It really is a love or hate type thing. I can honestly say I have never met someone that was indifferent towards them. The digital dash craze from the 1980's is something that today I do miss. Maybe it is just a over hyped memory from my childhood. Seeing the 3 square pods on the dash of a first generation C4 Corvette light up was like magic to me! It was as close to Knight Rider as you could get and for a 7 year old boy that was a big deal! The digital dash in the first generation 300zx was pretty darn snappy as well. I loved the big swooping tachometer on the 300zx, it was like something right out of Star Wars. (Laser power at full!! Fire! Fire!)

Looking back now I know they may seem a bit dated. The digital dash has proven a bit problematic over the years as well. I say they should bring back the digital dash! (at least as an option) With today's technology I can only imagine the light show they could put together! Everything seems so cookie cutter and generic now days. There is so much parts bin sharing, cars have lost their uniqueness on the interior.

Hey, one can dream right! A new Knight Rider remake is in the works.. Maybe it will spawn inspiration once again to the new generation of auto designers.

(Hey if anyone has a really cool picture of their car with a digital dash all lit up.. Please feel free to drop me a message and I'll be glad to post them.. Thanks!!!)