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Ohne geschichte gibt keine zukunft.
Without history, there is no future.
Leon J Greff, Jr. 1933-1989
Leon Greff founded Greff Motors in 1963. Located in Metairie, it was the first independent Porsche repair center in the Gulf South. Leon was stationed at Okinawa Air Force Base during the Korean War, where he was crew chief in charge of maintenance and repair of military jets.
In the 1960’s Greff drag raced Porsche powered (906 engine) cars and is a national record holder with NHRA in I-Gas, J-Gas, and F-Gas.
Greff Motors, dba Delta Motors in 1972, was the only Alfa Romeo dealership in New Orleans. The dealership was relinquished in 1976 and Greff Motors became an exclusive Porsche facility in 1980. Greff Motors expanded their service and repair to include Mercedes and BMW.
Leon Greff and his wife Delta were charter members of the Swampland Region Porsche Club.
Leon Greff lost his battle with cancer in Feb 1989.
Randy Greff
Randy, at age 15, began working for Greff Motors. Randy studied books on Porsche chassis setup & aerodynamics, engine performance, and design. He became General Manager of Greff Motors in 1983, just shy of his 21st birthday.
Randy began racing motocross at the age of 10, and continues to race today. By his 17th birthday he was auto crossing and at 22 was racing go-carts. He drove in Walter Mitty Challenge Races and Porsche Club events and in 1987 attended the Skip Barber Professional Driving School.
Randy raced 911’s in SCCA GT1 in the 90’s and co drove Hawkins/Greff 944S2 in IMSA Firehawk Series. In 1991-95 New Orleans hosted the Mardi Gras du Grand Prix. Randy drove the Greff Motor’s 911 GT2.
- 1991 Mardi Gras du Grand Prix 911 GTU IMSA (11th)
- 1992 Mardi Gras du Grand Prix 911 GT2 IMSA (9th)
- 1995 Mardi Gras du Grand Prix 911 GT2 IMSA (7th)
Today Randy races a Porsche 996 GT3 CUP in Porsche Club Racing Series and has consistently finished in the top 3 in 2008.
- 2008 Porsche Club Race Sebring (3rd)
- 2008 Porsche Club Race Texas World (1st)
- 2008 Porsche Club Race Barber Motorsports Park (1st)
- 2008 Porsche Club Race Virginia (2nd)
In June 2006, Greff Motors moved into its latest triumph, an 11,000 square foot state of the art service, sales, and repair facility. Its 2400 square ft contemporary showroom is home to the mural that commemorates the accomplishments of Leon Jr. and Randy. The service department has 7 bays and is outfitted with all the latest diagnostic equipment.
We are proud of our beginnings and passionate about our future.
Wir sind familie.
We are family.
| Randy Greff |
President / General Manager |
fastcars@greffmotors.com |
| Terri Greff |
Vice President / Business Manager |
business@greffmotors.com |
| Megan Jensen |
Ser. Cashier / Front Desk Coordinator |
information@greffmotors.com |
| Randy Greff, Jr. |
Sales |
sales@greffmotors.com |
| Tom Lewandowski |
Service / Parts Coordinator |
information@greffmotors.com |
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| Scott Galle |
Certified VW/Audi Technician, Silver Level Acura & Honda Technician, ASE Certified Technician, trained as Porsche Technician under Leon Greff & Greff Motors 1982-1991. |
| Steve Duquette |
Master Certified VW Technician, Certified Porsche Technician, Certified Phaeton & Toureg Technician, ASE Master Certified Technician. |
| Robert Clinton |
Master ASE Certified Technician since 1983. |
| John Northcutt |
Master Certified ASE Technician, Master Certified Porsche Technician since 1970. |
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