The latest Automobile magazine has an an interview with MB's retired Head of Design Bruno Sacco. I thought this part was interesting:

Q: What Mercedes-Benz models do you consider to be your best designs?

A: The 1980s W126 S-class, the 1990s R129SL, the CLK, the SLK, and the W220 S-class that debuted in the late 1990s. But my favorite is the Mercedes-Benz 190 [W201] because of its importance to Mercedes.


Q: Is there a model you designed that you're unhappy with?

A: The W140 S-class from the early 1990s, because it is four inches too tall.


Q: What cars do you own?

A: A Mercedes 560SEC. I love the car except for the large plastic door-handle surrounds. I am considering having my car modified to fix this design flaw.

Just thought this was interesting and relevant to this site.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600