Gepard (Poland) - AllCarIndex

Gepard was a Polish automotive brand that operated from 1990 to the early 1990s. The brand originated from the design work of Zbyslaw Szwaj, who began developing a sports car in 1983. The first model, known as the Gepard, was completed in 1990. It featured a 3.9-litre Rover V8 engine, a steel frame, an aluminum body, and all-round independent suspension. However, only five units of this model were produced before internal disagreements between Szwaj and the company's owners led to the project's discontinuation.

Following the cessation of the Gepard project, Szwaj sought new partnerships and initiated the development of a new vehicle called the Leopard. This model was offered with either a 3.9-litre or a 4.6-litre Rover V8 engine, or a six-cylinder BMW engine. The Leopard was constructed with a steel spaceframe and an aluminum body, and its assembly took place in Sweden. The transition from Gepard to Leopard marked a significant shift in Szwaj's automotive endeavors, although the brand's overall impact remained limited due to its brief operational period.