EGO (Germany) - AllCarIndex

Ego was a German automobile brand that operated between 1921 and 1926. The brand originated from Mercur Flugzeugbau GmbH, an aircraft manufacturer based in Berlin, which sought to diversify its operations following the end of World War I. In 1921, the company began producing light cars, introducing a model equipped with a 1016cc 4-cylinder engine of its own design. This engine was also available in a tuned version featuring a twin-carburettor, which produced 24 brake horsepower.

The Ego brand gained a reputation for reliability compared to many of its contemporaries in the small car segment. It became particularly noted in motorsport, with the renowned racing driver Rudolf Caracciola competing in an Ego vehicle in 1922 before moving to Mercedes. In 1924, the company attempted to expand its offerings by introducing a larger model powered by a 1.3-litre 5/25PS engine, which featured a four-seater body. However, this model did not achieve commercial success, leading to the cessation of production shortly thereafter in 1926.