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Automobilwerk Shjopper GmbH was a German automotive manufacturer based in Berlin-Rudow, operational from 1971 to 1974. The company focused on producing compact vehicles, notably the Piccolo, a small four-seater city car.

The Piccolo featured a unique construction, utilizing a body frame made of square steel tubes and special angular brackets. This design was complemented by plasticized sheet metal panels, which facilitated simple and economical body repairs. The vehicle was powered by a 247cc two-stroke engine sourced from Goggomobil.

Despite the innovative design and practicality of the Piccolo, the demand for small cars declined in the 1970s, leading to the production of approximately 1,400 units before the company ceased operations.