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The Ehrhardt-Szawe was a German automobile manufactured between 1924 and 1925. It was formed when Ehrhardt took over operations for the Szawe company of Berlin-Reinickendorf. The resulting car, a 2570cc 10/50hp ohc six-cylinder, was designed without regard to cost; even its radiator was made of German silver.

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