The man who shaped the quintessential car company

Bruno Sacco demanded stylistic affinity between different-sized Mercedes models.

JM

By:

Jens Meiners

January 08, 2007 05:00 AM

Bruno Sacco

Born: November 12, 1933

Today: He is 73 and lives in Sindelfingen, Germany

Major contribution: Consistent design language for Mercedes brand

Bruno Sacco is the man who created the classic Mercedes-Benz look and silhouette.

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