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Forum Frenzy: Legendary Auto Designer Paul Bracq Talks Shop (and Studio)

By Rain Noe - January 6, 2015

in Forum Frenzy | Cars

Paul Bracq was the design director for both Mercedes-Benz (1957-1967) and rival BMW (1970-1974.) During his time at Mercedes he designed multiple classics, with the 230/250/280 SL perhaps being his best-known.

But for me Bracq's socks-knocker was the E25 Turbo concept car he designed for BMW.

As it's the latter brand that commissioned the video below, you won't hear a peep about those SL's, but you will get to hear Bracq discuss the E25, the 5-Series and others. It's also awesome to see he's still sketching into his 80s, and I like a designer who proudly states that he spent more time in the shop than the studio.

Join the conversation about Bracq and vintage cars in the Core77 discussion forums. H/T mo-i

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Blake Anderson

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Nice post.... I like a designer who proudly states that he spent more time in the shop than the studio.

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Blake Anderson

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I like a designer who proudly states that he spent more time in the shop than the studio.

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Tom Mc

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Front end of that bimmer looks like the old 8 series coupe. Wish they'd bring those back.
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