Bruno Sacco - one of the greatest Mercedes-Benz designers ever

In memorandum to Bruno Sacco (1933-2024), one of the greatest Mercedes-Benz designers of all times.
He was the leading chief designer behind the W123, W126, W201, W124, R129 up to the W220 and C215.
His most loved designs were: W126, W201 & R129 according to him.
He started his career at Daimler-Benz in January 1958.
In 1975 he took over the design department (back then called "Stilistikabteilung") from Friedrich Geiger.
He was leading every design activity as design chief until 1999 when he retired. His successor was Peter Pfeiffer took over and then Gordon Wagener.
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[@CorporateJetpilot]

Rest in peace. Your designs will live for generations. The finest Mercedes were designed by you. Proud to have owned the W124, W126, and of course the W140.

[@frebuton2016]

Mein Chef bei Mercedes von 1994 bis 1999. Das war noch ein echter Gentleman. Vielen Dank für alles. R.I.P.

[@christianwc9458]

Kann es nur sagen; Respekt. Habe einen guten Chef, möchte aber auch so ein Gentleman als Chef haben. Thanks Bruno Sacco, R.I.P.

[@Disco-ys2xh]

RIP; ein ganz großer. Er hatte die geniale Fähigkeit , Zeitloses zu schaffen.

[@aparadigmshift1]

Bruno Sacco’s design of the Mercedes W126 SEC stands as a lasting symbol of automotive excellence. I’m proud to still own this timeless classic and will continue to honor his legacy by preserving and enjoying his incredible work. RIP

[@rightwheeldrive]

RIP. Mr Sacco, your legacy will live on with the many magnificent designs you have created. A true master in the art of design.

[@maxfortune4466]

For me, the W126 is THE car. Its simplistic elegance will be second to none forever.

[@dinispaulino7512]

There will never be another designer like him, true genius. Thank so much for the masterpieces you've given us, Mr. Bruno Sacco.

[@JRcash226]

Ruhe in Frieden. Dieter Rams, Johnny Ive und vor allem Bruno Sacco sind für mich die besten Designer jemals. Er wird über seine Autos immer weiterleben. Ich vermisse ihn. Mercedes braucht dringen wieder einen Bruno

[@dobripaunov1631]

Радвам се че притежавам творение на Бруно Сако мерцедес w126 вече трийсете години и все още се възхищавам на автомобила качеството и здравина и най елегантна визия! Почивай в мир Г-н Сако.

[@Mr_FSJ]

Danke Herr Sacco. Sie haben die Marke bis heute nachhaltig entscheidend geprägt wie kein Zweiter.

[@vorsprungdurchtech]

Rest in peace Bruno Sacco, your legacy will live on for generations. Thank you for your designs especially the W126 which I have owned two and loved them.

[@1C3DR1V3R]

Ruhe in Frieden, Bruno Sacco! Ohne dich hätte es nie ein auto gegeben auf was ich hätte träumen können!

[@dopemanjace]

He is Not one of the greatest Mercedes designer's He Is The GREATEST Mercedes designer by far. NO CHALLENGER.

[@joserasak]

126, 201,124, 129, 140 They will be here for more 100 years No one will forget them and who did the best for us. Rest in peace. Thank you for giving us the best cars ever.

[@Ze_Hans]

😂😂🤡🤡

[@joserasak]

@@Ze_Hansshow me better cars from same era.

[@viatrentaviatrenta1693]

BRUNO SACCO!!... The real ONLY ONE of Mercedes Benz designers ❤

[@STFDVC1]

Da Tarvisio, da Udine e da ogni strada del mondo, grazie immensamente Bruno.

[@prokastinatore]

I'm driving Mercedes-Benz since 1986. Still the best!

[@markg1531]

Much, much better than today’s designs.

[@thefranz77oi]

Rip... Hai creato delle macchina stupende!!!!

[@archiegoodwinjr]

Decades ago, I remember Mr Sacco explaining that the 126 and other MBs of the time featured horizontal indentations (lower side panels and tail lights) in response to mud. The ribbed side panels slowed the upward movement of mud from the roads to the windows (and also strengthened the sheet metal). The ribbed tail lights allowed half of the lens to be visible despite caked on dirt. This seemed so practical that I was sure MB would carry it forward for future generations. But it was discontinued in the next series as if it were just a styling trick.

[@svenklaas1210]

Herr Sacco ist gegangen, wird aber allein durch seine Werke niemals sterben...Danke, aus meiner persönlichen Sicht, für den wunderschönen W220...

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

A man who designed nearly all the cars I love RIP Herr Sacco and thank you 🙏

[@KLF_]

currently driving a w202 and w124 diesels as a daily , a charme solide peace of engineering, thanks to Bruno and his team , they've built legendary models

[@grizzly8810]

Not only one of the greatest MB designers, but one of the greatest automobile designers of all times. Clear lines, timeless elegance. My personal favorite is the BR126 (both W126 und C126 are equally beautiful in their own way), but almost all his designs were perfect. Concepts of brand design like vertical affinity and vertical homogenity were first defined by him and then used all over the industry. Sadly, in the last 1-2 decades most brands seem to have forgotten them. Even MB themselves seem to have forgotten them for a while, but luckily seem to do better again most recently.

[@carguytom]

Er hat die schönsten Mercedes überhaupt erschaffen und war ein bescheidener und bodenständiger Mensch. In seinen Kreationen lebt er weiter.

[@KPSX1]

Weil die Italiener die besten Designer der Welt sind.

[@ProjectCrossTYPE]

Sehr schönes Video hast du gemacht mit wunderbaren Material von diesem großen Designer danke dir ❤

[@ELPROSTO_4YOU]

Гений автомобильного дизайна! Браво маэстро! Спасибо огромное за Ваш труд!

[@svensbenz8018]

Danke für Alles Herr Sacco

[@ExBenzi2]

Wow… didn’t know Sacco spoke German that well. Impressive! RIP - one of the all time greats. He and his team really shaped an era at Mercedes-Benz. Quite literally. The R129 - is still one of the most beautiful SL for example.

[@ClassyDriver]

The Maestro... RIP. He styled amazing cars in an era that is now long gone at MB. Elegance, functionality, no unnecessary bulges or lines. All that is gone these days. I feel very fortunate to own a C215, one of his last designs (together with Peter Arcadipane). Thanks for the nice video collage.

[@s61095]

I can resonate the same feeling with my R230.

[@ronalddean3630]

Thank you, rest in peace!

[@paulknight1332]

Quite simply, the most prolific and legendary car designer of all time. He was responsible for or oversaw an incredible number of MB cars over the decades which still today, 25 years after his retirement are widely regarded as among the best ever.

[@filipmac5577]

Rest in Peace to the most exceptional car designers in the world!

[@zoltankiss9516]

Er und seine Mannschaft haben tolle Autos designt - hatte einige W124 und einen W126. Zeitlos und schön. Zuletzt (2014) fuhr ich noch einen S205 als Dienstwagen - auch sehr schön. Seither ist Schluss mit Mercedes! Das Desingn ist allerwelt und nur noch rundgelutscht!

[@MrRedcelica]

rest in peice legend, im addicted to w124 and w201 and have had a w126 in the past which i loved!!!

[@zm321]

A master of his craft, he leaves behind a legacy of superb designs. Rest in peace.

[@Romiman1]

On the roads of today You sadly can see, B.Sacco has gone... :-(

[@glaucox9730]

Rest in Peace dear Bruno. Orgoglio Friulano

[@d.w.d-limited]

Thanks to you Mister SACCO for this awesome design and the best quality era Mercedes ever had

[@andreashaseke8350]

In seinen zeitlosen Klassikern lebt er weiter und bleibt für immer unvergessen… Die Qualität unter seiner Führung bleibt unerreichbar…

[@KPSX1]

Italian designers are the best in the world.

[@chrisblueye]

Danke für das tolle Video! Er war ein ganz großer - er hat mit seinen Kreationen nicht nur Mercedes, sondern die gesamte Autowelt bereichert.

[@GeorgeKarayannis]

you will never die Bruno, you will be alive with every turn of my beloved W202s

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Another twentieth century icon. A period of cars without iPads bolted to the dashboard, controls with haptic feedback that work less than 50% of the time, and when driving meant looking at the road ahead, not scrolling through menus to listen to your favorite tunes.

[@StoicSymphony]

Rest in peace, one of the greatest: Bruno Sacco.

[@Andoniscars]

Thank you for everything, RIP and have a great chat with Gandini

[@mercedesdriver7166]

"Gutes Design erkennt man durch das Fehlen von Schnickschnack". Das ist der Satz, der - wie kein anderer - Saccos Designphilosophie zusammenfasst. Eine Philosophie, die den Verantwortlichen bei Mercedes inzwischen leider völlig verlorengegangen ist. Vielen Dank, Herr Sacco, für Autos wie den W124, W126 und den R129! Auch in meiner Sammlung wird Ihre unverwechselbare Formensprache weiterleben. Zeitlose Klassiker!

[@MrMfaust5]

Das ist so traurige; Ruhe in Frieden, und vielen Dank. 🙏✝

[@michimuller5868]

Als du noch da warst, stimmte Design und Qualität und die Marke wurde gelebt. Nicht wie heute !

[@haraldalbrecht6133]

Bruno Sacco - ein GANZ GANZ GROSSER !❤ Ein Vorbild , ganz sicher! Und ich habe über 39Jahre mit an dem gesamten Erscheinungsbild / Markenauftritt der Mercedes-Niederlassungen innerhalb Deutschlands kreativ daran teilnehmen können , auch dürfen. Großartig sowie beste Grüße an Alle Fans ❤!

[@Obisp2]

The GOAT.

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

A legend! Last of the best & real Mercedes ever!

[@KochenRezepteGarten]

❤ Dankeschön 🙏🏻 w126

[@pierfrancescograzioli4080]

Hai disegnato le più belle Mercedes mai realizzate👏👏👏 RIP

[@IgorLapa]

Restorated several w124. Now I am on restoration of w123, from 1978. The other is c124 300. Thank you Bruno!

[@s61095]

Thank you Bruno

[@KalmanKaft]

THANKS 🙏👍❤❤❤ from Azerbaijan👍

[@joekurdish3385]

Rest in peace, legend . I just knew that he died . What a tremendous loss 😭

[@robertsaca3512]

Italian design, not just industrial design is head and shoulders above the rest of the world, must be something in the water over there.

[@joachimzegke9301]

Bruno is a real genius....😇

[@IgorLapa]

Bruno Sacco and Béla Barényi. That two guys did it. Rest in peace, Legends.

[@giuliopedrali4794]

The triade of car designers of all times : Giorgetto Giugiaro, Bruno Sacco and Paul Bracq

[@huendli]

Auch wenn die berühmte Losung, dass das Aussehen eines Mercedes bloss stets in Rufweite der Mode sein muss, nicht von ihm stammt, so hat er diese doch am besten verinnerlicht. Vielen Dank für Ihre zahlreichen zeitlos-eleganten Kreationen und gute Reise, Maestro!

[@carloscanziani1644]

Daimler Benz owe you very much dear Bruno, may God take you beside him for an eternity joyful. 😊

[@ericgiddio1259]

Proud to own 4 of the cars that he was responsible for: W126, W140, W220 & C215.

[@สวัสดี-ค7ส1ฅ]

Feel sooo good to be alive..

[@andrejzupancic2286]

Legend! I love his designs.

[@OsvaldoHCasal]

Inmortal para siempre, es un legado para las futuras generaciones y muy especialmente los que amamos sus diseños. RIP

[@markreininger5913]

der Meister des Mercedes Design verlässt die Bühne , aber seine Meisterstücke werden ewig Leben .

[@business.expert]

Vielen Dank für alles, Herr Sacco. Sie haben mir einen Traum geschenkt, unter der Nummer 129. Es ist selten, dass ein Mann Millionen von Werken in allen vier Ecken der Welt hinterlässt. Ruhen Sie in Frieden, Meister!

[@dennisirungu2284]

Thank you Bruno. Thank you 🙏

[@virtuouschu5745]

My favorite era.

[@bluebear6570]

I am sad to hear about the passing of Bruno Sacco. He was the brilliant designer who brought Daimler Benz from the rather old-fashioned styling into the modern era, without being as aggressive as the cars look now. The cars he designed were the best of the brand! Timeless classic which still look modern.

[@isderaimperator]

thank you!

[@bulatakhmadullin1496]

Спасибо тебе Бруно Сакко!!!

[@Derricardo]

Bruno ❤

[@תמירביטון-פ9ג]

רכבים שלעולם לא מייצרים!!! רכבים משנות ה70 וה80 רכבים שאין מצב לשכוח!❤❤❤❤

[@thewiseguy3529]

Imo the only designer associated with Mercedes-Benz. Nobody else will be remembered.

[@bfreal]

В момента карам CLK 208 230 Kompressor 197 hp и съм удивен каква динамика има автомобила за толкова години. Наистина отлежало вино, благодаря г-н Сако! Почивай в мир.

[@MotorbikeDesign]

Current car designers could learn a lot from his philosophy

[@samueldeandrade9058]

Descanse em paz😢

[@muckiderhase157]

Seit 1958? Das überrascht mich jetzt. Ich dachte bislang, in den Sechziger Jahren wäre Paul Bracq der Chefstilist gewesen, mit dessen Namen ich eigentlich die Philosophie "ohne Schnickschnack" verbinde, und bis dahin Bela Barenyi (wenn ich das richtig geschrieben habe).

[@marcinsz9924]

Bruno Sacco learned from Paul Bracq

[@muckiderhase157]

My favourites are the types W 108, 109, 113, 114 and 115, all Paul Bracq's designs, @@marcinsz9924.

[@mariozetik]

DANKE! GRAZIE!

[@junelee5119]

Rest in peace, the greatest automobile designer in the world!!

[@gianvitoribaudo4564]

Rest in peace maestro

[@jetara3082]

Dass er selbst, vermutlich als Einziger, überrascht war in die Automotive Hall of Fame aufgenommen zu werden sagt eigentlich alles über Herrn Sacco aus. Er war ein seriöser Visionär, in Zeiten in denen wir täglich mit gesichtlosen, banalen und überstylten Designs konfrontiert werden wünscht man sich Menschen wie Ihn umso mehr zurück. Jedes Mal wenn man einen R129, W126, 190er, W124 sieht wird man an Ihn denken, nach ihm kam kein Design mehr bei Mercedes, nur noch Styling. Sehr traurig.

[@Ze_Hans]

I find his design faceless and banal

[@jetara3082]

@@Ze_Hans OK, move along

[@rahulmandala4930]

One of the best designers of all time! Wish the "designers" today had unique principles to establishing genuinely special and awesome designs, but instead it's all become homogenous. There need to be more Saccos in this world and less Dukecs or Wageners.

[@2wo2wo3hree_7]

❤ Grazie per aver creato insieme a Mercedes Tra le più belle auto mai costruite di sempre Il suo lavoro rimarrà in eterno fonte di inspirazione per le nuove generazioni RIP

[@londonleakers]

Greatness.

[@samueldeandrade9058]

Grande designer 😊

[@boseronkel6611]

❤

[@KoKissaki]

You know he is serious about his own preference when the statement comes: „300SL Gullwing…without the front bumper“ missed it in the sun title but really my taste. I would prefer the 300SL with the additional box on the heck

[@JuanManuelAlbaláBachot]

Greatest designer. R IP

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

Er hatte Format. Unsterblich …

[@RIZFERD]

Today Mercedes Benz is so bland without you.

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

His greatest success was copypasting a shoebox to every size segment for 2 decades, and thereby becoming a legend.

[@stormrider01]

Er hat Mercedes groß gemacht

[@BeastMK]

Had Driven the w123 then w201 w124 w210 w211 Proud Owner of w124 and currenlty owner of w211

[@samueldeandrade9058]

190 E ❤

[@jdrancho1864]

Each day news of another loss. I'm being diminished every time somebody who mattered in my lifetime is leaving us. Maggie Smith Kris Kristofferson Bruno Sacco Ruht sanft.