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Solved - NEH 5013: 1962 Paul Bracq sketch for Mercedes-Benz W123
« on: November 21, 2016, 06:56:33 AM »
What's this, by whom, from when - for 1 point?:

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Re: NEH 5013
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2016, 05:27:13 PM »
Drawing by Paul Bracq ?
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Re: NEH 5013
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2016, 04:11:51 AM »
Quote from: Lorenzo721 on November 21, 2016, 05:27:13 PM
Drawing by Paul Bracq ?

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Re: NEH 5013
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2016, 06:34:22 PM »
A February 1962 sketch for the future Mercedes-Benz W123.
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Re: NEH 5013
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2016, 04:10:28 AM »
Quote from: Lorenzo721 on November 22, 2016, 06:34:22 PM
A February 1962 sketch for the future Mercedes-Benz W123.

Yes; with a Pagoda roof!
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Re: Solved - NEH 5013: 1962 Paul Bracq sketch for Mercedes-Benz W123
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2016, 07:07:31 AM »
Really for the W123 which appeared in 1975?
I'd rather think it was a proposal for the /8 series (W114/W115) which appeared in 1968.
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Re: Solved - NEH 5013: 1962 Paul Bracq sketch for Mercedes-Benz W123
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2016, 11:51:24 AM »
Quote from: Wendax on November 23, 2016, 07:07:31 AM
Really for the W123 which appeared in 1975?
I'd rather think it was a proposal for the /8 series (W114/W115) which appeared in 1968.

I tried to check it out thoroughly and found the following on the Pagoda SL website, which I thought would be fairly authoritative:

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Submitted for your greater enjoyment:

My work with the living legend himself, Mr. Paul Bracq has given me unbelievable experiences and a wealth of information for which I feel very fortunate.  Speaking with Mr. Bracq is a joy as he is so enthusiastic about everything!  Many of you know the MBCA-International Stars is nominating him for inclusion in the Automotive Hall of Fame, and that's how I've come to know him.

Did you know there was, on the drawing board, a W123 4-door Pagoda?  Drawn in 1962.  Take a look:

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Check out that Pagoda roof; but look at that wrap-around glass at the C pillar!  Whooeee!
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Was Mr Bracq wrong then?
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Re: Solved - NEH 5013: 1962 Paul Bracq sketch for Mercedes-Benz W123
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2016, 05:08:03 PM »
Never having been able to memorize a single Mercedes-Benz code, I plainly copied the info I had but actually thought of what is actually the W114/115... Now the last testimony is rather confusing.
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