Paul Bracq

Paul Bracq ( born December 13, 1933, Bordeaux) is one of the leading automotive designers as well as one of the leading artists on the subject of automobiles.

1950-1953 he graduated from the Ecole Boulle in Paris for design. In 1953 he became a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la trade association body shop and assistant to the designer Philippe Charbonneaux. His work for Citroën in the early 1950s led to a ten-year commitment as chief designer at Daimler -Benz in Sindelfingen, which began in 1957. Here Bracq was entrusted with the design for the Mercedes -Benz 600. He also created the design of the " pagoda roof " SL -230, the 220 ​​S Coupé, the 250 S and the " Stroke Eight ".

After his return to France (1967 ) Bracq worked for the design firm of Brissonneau & Lotz. During this time Bracq was responsible for prototype designs as a roadster based on the BMW 1600 ti and a coupe that was based on the Simca 1100. He was also involved in the design of the high speed train TGV.

1970 Bracq was appointed as successor to Wilhelm Hofmeister to the design director of BMW, where he was responsible for some of the most important cars of this period, including the top model of the 7 Series. In 1973 developed " Turbo " concept car won that year the prices "Concept Car of the Year " of the Swiss Automobile Revue; the car repeated this title in 1992 in the competition " Concours d' Elegance".

His work at Peugeot began in 1974. Bracq Paul was chief of Interior Design for the models 305, 505, 205, 405, 106, 406 and 206 A planned Popemobile was not realized at Peugeot. At BMW followed him Claus Luthe.

Bracqs art works have been exhibited in art museums around the world. He is also active as a juror in the major automotive competitions, including the " Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance" in California.

Vehicle designs

The following vehicles were designed by Paul Bracq:

  • Mercedes -Benz 600 W 100
  • Mercedes -Benz W 113 Pagoda
  • Mercedes -Benz W 108/109
  • Mercedes -Benz W 114/115 (/ 8)
  • BMW 5 Series E12
  • BMW 3 Series E21
  • BMW 7 Series E23
  • BMW 6 Series E24
  • BMW Turbo ( Concept Car, 1972) E25
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