German Formula is one of the oldest, family-owned shops in Portland, Oregon. Owner, Ralf Leopold, is a native of Germany. Ralf’s background includes:
- Extensive automobile mechanic and body repair specialist trained in Germany
- Employed as an engine repair specialist on street and racing engines in the Porsche Factory, Zuffenhausen, Germany
- Extensively trained in maintenance and repair with Mercedes Benz, Stuttgart, Germany
- Employed as an mechanical technician with a Mercedes Benz dealer, USA
- A manager for BMW/ Mercedes Benz repair and body shops, USA
- 1 year of President, and 10 years of broad of directors for Mercedes Benz club in Portland, Oregon
- More than 10 years on advisory board for Oregon automotive publics school system
