Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Pre-Owned Performance Vehicles
Founded in 2015 by an automotive engineer with decades of experience in building, racing, and restoring performance vehicles, Response Motors specializes in connecting car enthusiasts with meticulously maintained pre-owned Porsches, Lamborghinis, BMWs, and other high-performance brands. Our Bay Area facility combines a full-service shop offering mechanical repairs, reconditioning, and detailing with a curated dealership experience. As a recommended installer of Fabspeed parts, we provide expert performance upgrades. Our team of enthusiasts understands the passion behind owning these vehicles, offering personalized service for both local and international clients.With a foundation in aerospace and automotive engineering, our founder has transformed a lifelong passion into a recognized specialty dealership. We host events like Cars and Coffee to engage the community and celebrate automotive culture. Our inventory features rare models from 2005-2012, including GT2/GT3 variants and Turbo models, each detailed with technical specifications for discerning buyers. From chassis engineering expertise to hands-on restoration experience, we deliver technical knowledge and enthusiast-driven service.
Services
Mechanical Repairs
Detailing Services
Performance Upgrades
Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
Parts Installation
Vehicle Inspections
Race Preparation
Restoration Services
Event Hosting
Technical Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in performance vehicle engineering and restoration
- Our inventory features rare, impeccably maintained high-performance models
- We provide full-service mechanical and detailing capabilities in-house
- Our founder combines aerospace engineering expertise with hands-on racing experience
- We host enthusiast events and maintain technical knowledge of Porsche 911 generations
Services
Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
Curated selection of high-performance pre-owned vehicles including Porsches, Lamborghinis, and BMWs. Each vehicle undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure pristine condition. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking rare models with documented maintenance history.
Mechanical Repairs
Full-service mechanical repairs for exotic and performance vehicles. Our technicians specialize in Porsche 911 models and other high-performance machines. Services include engine diagnostics, transmission work, and suspension system maintenance using OEM parts.
Detailing Services
Professional detailing for exotic vehicles including paint correction, interior restoration, and ceramic coating applications. Our Bay Area facility maintains show-quality standards for both exterior and interior presentation of performance automobiles.
Performance Upgrades
Expert installation of performance parts including Fabspeed components. Services enhance engine output, exhaust systems, and handling characteristics while maintaining reliability for street and track-capable vehicles.
Vehicle Restoration
Comprehensive restoration of classic performance vehicles. Our team handles complete rebuilds, rust repair, and mechanical rejuvenation while preserving original specifications and authenticity for collectible models.
People
Graham Doorley
Founder
Automotive engineer with decades of experience building, racing, and restoring performance vehicles. Graduated from Carnegie-Mellon and Stanford with degrees in Physics and Engineering. Former Tesla chassis engineer who started Response Motors after selling his personal Porsche to fund the business.
Questions
What types of vehicles does Response Motors specialize in?
We specialize in high-performance pre-owned vehicles including Porsches (2005-2012 911 models), Lamborghinis, BMWs, and other premium brands.
Do you offer service and repair for performance vehicles?
Yes, our Bay Area facility provides mechanical repairs, detailing, and performance upgrades including Fabspeed parts installation for exotic vehicles.
Who founded Response Motors and what is their background?
Founded by automotive engineer Graham Doorley, who worked at Tesla on Model S chassis engineering and has lifelong experience in racing and restoring performance cars.
Can I view your inventory online?
Yes, explore our real-time inventory of pre-owned performance vehicles including detailed specifications for Porsche 911 variants and other exotic models.
What events does Response Motors host?
We host enthusiast events like Cars and Coffee meetups, celebrating automotive culture with the local community and performance vehicle owners.
What makes Response Motors different from typical dealerships?
We combine technical engineering expertise with enthusiast passion, offering both rare vehicle acquisitions and specialized service from fellow performance car aficionados.
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