The Italian-born designer worked for Mercedes from 1958 to 1999, overseeing important models like the 190E, SL and innovative A-Class

Bruno Sacco, the legendary designer and the man who is largely responsible for some of the most iconic and recognizable Mercedes-Benzes of all time, died recently at the age of 90 on September 19, 2024.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that Bruno Sacco died at the age of 90 in Sindelfingen, Germany on Sept. 19. Sacco was one of the best-known automotive designers in Mercedes history and lead a team that penned some of Mercedes-Benz's most memorable vehicles.

Bruno Sacco, the designer of many of the top-selling vehicles in Mercedes-Benz history, died in Germany on Sept. 19 at age 90.

B runo Sacco once said that "a Mercedes-Benz must always look like a Mercedes-Benz." The Italian designer made

Born and raised in Italy, Bruno Sacco would rise through the ranks at then-Daimler-Benz and eventually set the course for what would become some of Mercedes-Benz ‘s most iconic designs. Sacco died on September 19 in Sindelfingen,