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Bruno Sacco (born 12 November 1933) is a retired Italian-German automobile designer and chief engineer, who served as the head of styling at the Daimler-Benz AG, the German manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz automobiles and trucks, from 1975 to 1999.
Nov 12, 2022 · While Bruno Sacco did wonders in Mercedes-Benz, the late Robert Opron had a similar importance to Citroën and Renault around the same time. Read more about his brilliant career!
Bruno Sacco quickly ascended the Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. After his return to styling, he was named the head of the body and dimensional design department in 1970. Four years later, the...
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Jul 16, 2023 · Bruno Sacco remains one of the industry’s most impactful designers nearly 25 years after his time at Mercedes-Benz ended. During his tenure, the company adapted to a changing industry, successfully pushed downmarket, and established an unmistakable familial look.
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His all-time favorite design was the W201 190E and the R129 SL. At 84 years old, he still drives a black Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC. Bruno Sacco’s legacy is secure as one of the most influential automobile designers of the post-war period.
May 9, 2023 · Following a wafty, steady ascension, by 1975 Sacco was the head of styling at Mercedes-Benz, an indelible marque that shares its roots with the literal birth of the automobile. The rest, as they say, is history. Let’s take a closer look at some of Bruno’s most iconic designs. Mercedes-Benz W123 Mercedes-Benz W123.
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Joining Mercedes 1958, Bruno first worked as a stylist and engineer on projects including the 230SL roadster and the 600 sedan before becoming project manager for the experimental C111 sports car.
