E & M Kremer GmbH | Kremer Racing

What E & M Kremer GmbH | Kremer Racing does

E & M Kremer GmbH operates Kremer Racing, a Cologne-based specialist in historic Porsche restoration, reconstruction, maintenance, vehicle trading, and motorsport support. Founded in 1962 by brothers Erwin and Manfred Kremer, the company has accumulated over 145 documented race victories and is recognized as the most successful non-factory Porsche racing team in history, including overall and class wins at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and 24 Hours of Daytona. The company's core technology centers on proprietary Kremer-developed variants of Porsche racecars—principally the 935 K series (K1–K4) and the 962 CK series (CK5–CK6, K7 Spyder, K8 Spyder)—which carry the iconic "K" designation. These variants, developed through decades of motorsport competition, represent custom aerodynamic and engineering modifications and are supported by an internationally registered trademark portfolio.

The business operates as a privately held German GmbH with a lean team of approximately five employees, generating revenue through five interconnected service streams: restoration, reconstruction, maintenance, vehicle trading (channeled partly through the Elferspot dealer platform), and motorsport support. Services are quoted on a custom, project-specific basis with no public pricing, targeting affluent Porsche collectors, racing drivers, and heritage vehicle traders through direct relationships, heritage-driven content marketing, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), and owner events. The company's international footprint spans Germany, Belgium, France, the United States, and Japan, reflecting the historical geography of its racing victories.

Current management is led by Managing Director Daniel Neus, who succeeded the Kremer brothers following Erwin Kremer's death and Manfred Kremer's subsequent retirement. Strategic activity centers on community engagement through the Kremer Reunion event series (Cologne 2024; Nürburgring 2025) and the formal Kremer Racing Heritage Program documenting over 60 years of motorsport history. No external investment, M&A activity, public listing, or recent headcount expansion is evidenced; the company operates as a stable, family-controlled enterprise that pivoted from active race-team operations to historic vehicle services following the founders' transition.

Name

E & M Kremer GmbH | Kremer Racing

Legal name

E & M Kremer GmbH

Website

https://kremer-racing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kremer Racing (E & M Kremer GmbH) is a Cologne-based specialist founded in 1962 that restores, reconstructs, maintains, trades, and provides motorsport support for historic Porsche vehicles. It serves affluent collectors, racing drivers, and heritage traders through a five-person team and custom-quoted services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historic Porsche Restoration and Motorsport Services

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (44112), Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aftermarket Performance & Tuning Products Manufacturing (Intakes/Turbos/ECU Tuners/Superchargers) (IMACANAN)

Keywords

• Historic Porsche restoration
• Classic car reconstruction
• Motorsport engineering services
• Porsche racing variants
• Vehicle trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Restoration & Reconstruction: Full restoration and reconstruction services for historical Porsche vehicles, ensuring both aesthetic and mechanical perfection. Premium pricing for specialized historic vehicle work.
2. Vehicle Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services for Porsche models requiring perfection standards.
3. Vehicle Trading: Trade in both Porsche race and street vehicles, managing the entire sales process for buyers and sellers.
4. Motorsport Support: Personal world of racing support for clients, including competitive driving support and race preparation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E & M Kremer GmbH operates Kremer Racing as a premium specialist delivering historic Porsche restoration, reconstruction, maintenance, and trading services alongside motorsport support for affluent collectors. The company rebuilds iconic Kremer-developed Porsche racecar variants (935 K and 962 CK series) and provides full lifecycle care for historical Porsche race and street vehicles. It also manages the entire sales process for Porsche vehicle trading via its own listings and the Elferspot platform.

Product overview

E & M Kremer GmbH operates Kremer Racing as a specialized Porsche restoration, reconstruction, and motorsport services company. The portfolio consists of five interconnected service pillars: restoration (returning historical Porsches to original specifications), reconstruction (building iconic Kremer variants like the 935 K2/K3 and 962 CK6), maintenance (ongoing care for all Porsche models), trading (sales of race and street Porsches), and motorsport support (personal racing guidance). The Heritage Program documents the company's legendary racing history, including over 145 wins at major endurance events. The company was founded in 1962 by brothers Erwin and Manfred Kremer and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Porsche Restoration Services Full restoration services ensuring historical Porsche vehicles meet aesthetic and mechanical standards, performed by master mechanics with specialized expertise in vintage Porsche models. The service ensures legendary Porsches meet the standards worthy of their heritage.
• Porsche Reconstruction Reconstruction of legendary Porsche race cars to ensure both visual perfection and peak mechanical performance, rebuilding vehicles like the iconic Kremer 935 and 962 variants with custom aerodynamic solutions and engineering modifications.
• Porsche Maintenance Services Comprehensive maintenance services for all Porsche models with a commitment to perfection, ensuring optimal performance and longevity for both vintage and modern Porsche vehicles.
• Porsche Sales & Trading Trading of both Porsche race and street vehicles with complete sales process management, including current stock available through the Elferspot dealer platform. Kremer manages the entire sales process for buyers and sellers.
• Motorsport Support Services Personal racing support services helping customers enter the world of competitive motorsport, providing race preparation, competitive driving support, and motorsport expertise to enable clients' racing ambitions.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Singer Vehicle Design: California-based Porsche 911 restoration and customization specialist offering bespoke 'Reimagined' 911s to affluent collectors. Operates in the same premium historic Porsche niche as Kremer, with comparable client profile and project-based revenue model.
• Canepa: California-based collector car specialist offering restoration, sales, and motorsport preparation across premium marques including Porsche. Comparable as a multi-discipline premium restoration and trading house targeting collectors.
• Manthey Racing: German Porsche motorsport specialist (now majority-owned by Porsche AG) offering race preparation, performance parts, and GT racing support. Comparable as a Germany-based Porsche racing heritage and service business.
• Ruf Automobile: German manufacturer building complete Porsche-based vehicles (and recognized as its own marque), with deep motorsport heritage similar to Kremer's. Comparable as a heritage-rich, performance-focused Porsche specialist based in Germany.
• Tuthill Porsche: UK-based specialist offering classic Porsche restoration, bespoke builds (e.g., 911 SC/RS continuation), and historic motorsport preparation. Closely comparable business model and client base to Kremer's restoration and motorsport support pillars.
• Gunther Werks: California-based Porsche restoration house producing high-performance 911 restomods with proprietary carbon-fiber bodywork. Directly comparable to Kremer's variant reconstruction work (e.g., Kremer 935/962 series) and serves the same ultra-high-net-worth Porsche collector segment.
• Brumos Collection: US historic Porsche racing heritage brand (continuation of the Brumos Porsche racing team) operating restoration, sales, and museum services. Highly comparable to Kremer as a legacy Porsche racing team now monetizing its heritage.
• DP Motorsport: German Porsche restoration and tuning specialist (known for the DP 935 conversion), with deep historic motorsport roots. Same country, same marque focus, and same classic-Porsche service model as Kremer.

Broad incumbents

• Porsche Classic: The official restoration, parts, and service division of Porsche AG, providing factory-supported classic Porsche care. Overlaps Kremer's restoration and maintenance offerings but is the OEM itself, with broader portfolio and dealer network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kremer.racing
• Facebookfacebook.com/kremerracing
• Instagraminstagram.com/kremer_racing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kremerracing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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