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07-16-2007, 11:54 AM
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 | Who Designed the original G-class? Does anyone know? Did Bruno Sacco have anything to do? Maybe, it's not single person but a team that should take the credit ( or blame) for the boxy beast Gee , I'm full of questions today  |
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07-16-2007, 12:32 PM
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 | Re: Who Designed the original G-class? good question, but i don't know the answer. MB enthusiasts, where are you when we need you? PS. I had the same question in my mind for a long but i never got to ask it... |
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07-16-2007, 12:35 PM
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| Re: Who Designed the original G-class? Hi Car Diva. The G class is an interesting model because it has such a complex beginning. The chief designer was a man called Erich Lewinka. The G class was actually the result of a joint-venture with an Austrian company called Steyr-Daimler-Puch.  |
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07-16-2007, 02:19 PM
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| Re: Who Designed the original G-class? Most of what you need to know about origon and versions can be found here. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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07-16-2007, 02:58 PM
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| Re: Who Designed the original G-class? Quote:
I knew about the joint venture, but not about the head designer ( if that is what he is). Is he still around? Has he more cars/trucks out there? | |
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07-16-2007, 04:47 PM
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I did check it out. I would still like to know more about the designer himself! | |
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07-16-2007, 05:05 PM
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07-17-2007, 08:16 PM
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| Re: Who Designed the original G-class? Well yes, I happen to love cars. I don't know why I'm hypnotized by the G and like to learn about origins and how these amazing machines came about! I appreciate that you guys really know and will give the most accurate info or at least point me in the right direction!  On a personal note: It is amazing how some people do not know much ( about cars or anything) but talk out of their rear-ends (so to speak) and make fools out of themselves in the process! |
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07-17-2007, 08:23 PM
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| Re: Who Designed the original G-class? Hello Car Diva, I looked for some information about Erich Lewinka but can't find much. I don't think he is a car designer as such -- probably an engineer, I'm not sure. |
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07-17-2007, 08:28 PM
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| Re: Who Designed the original G-class? Hi Rob! Thanks, I could not find much either! I even went to the g-class ethusiast sites. If EL is ( or was) in an engineer, that explains the design a bit. Still, it's as ugly as a pug but beautiful to my eyes, there has to be some kind of inspiration ! |
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