Prussian Motors was founded by Bob Weaver and Merritt Hansen, both BMW and European sports-car enthusiasts who were tired of the nonsense that passes for service at most salvage yards. Our goal is friendly customer service and accurate parts and fitment information - consistently providing OEM part numbers and paint codes so you get the right part the first time.
Our team
Bob Weaver
Owner
Bob has been in the automotive industry since 1999, working at a truck salvage yard for 9 years before co-founding Prussian Motors with Merritt Hansen in 2008. Merritt had an S52 swapped 318ti which inspired Bob to build his own, but add a turbo! Going from carbureted Ford trucks to a stand alone turbo charged M52 was a big learning curve. Merritt and Bob needed parts for their BMWs and that’s what inspired Prussian Motors. All these years later, Bob has put a number of BMWs back together including an E39 M5, 540 6spd, S54 M Coupe that was completely rebuilt after being 100% under water in the summer of 2017 Houston flood, Turbo LS swapped e39 touring, and potholed e70 x5 diesel with Meyer snow plow. Aside from extreme horsepower, Bob’s hobbies are working overtime, real estate, and water skiing.
Marshall Bindrim
IT Manager
Marshall joined the Prussian Motors team in 2016. Marshall helps out in all areas of our business from customer service and shipping, to graphic design and marketing. Marshall fixes all the IT related issues and lead the development of our custom database and website. Marshall also manages our inventory storage, keeping the warehouse organized. When not at work, Marshall enjoys his time on the Schuylkill River. His hobbies include Cooking, Photography, 3D printing and camping. He is the proud owner of a 2011 Z4 and a 2009 X5D.
Chris Domanico
Inventory Manager
Chris has been with Prussian Motors since 2012. He photographs and accurately describes nearly all of our newly added inventory parts. His attention to detail and clear descriptions make our product listings exceptional. In addition to being a BMW aficionado, Chris is also an audiophile, music enthusiast, Apple computer geek, and car audio Basshead. His partner in crime is a 2001 740iL in Stratus Grey.
Thacher Torrance
Dismantler & Shop Foreman
Thacher is a graduate of Automotive Training Center in Exton, PA. He has been expertly repairing BMWs since 2008 and started at Prussian Motors in 2012. Thacher is our mechanical prodigy. He fully dismantles every end-of-life BMW that comes through our doors, usually down to the pistons. He is also responsible for maintaining and repairing shop equipment and the rollback tow truck. Thacher can figure out how to fix just about anything. He is a dedicated Deadhead, driving his E46 Touring all over the country to shows with his family. Their BMW kids are an S54-swapped 2004 332xi Touring 6-Speed in Schwarz Black and a 2003 330xi Sedan in Titan Silver.
Lisa Webb
Accounting Manager
Lisa joined Prussian Motors in 2019. She has been a BMW enthusiast since the age of 16 learning how to drive stick in a 1989 black E30 sedan. Lisa takes care of all the accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and HR needs. She also helps organize inventory and pulls parts to be shipped. Lisa has a 6-year-old daughter who keeps her home life busy and happy. Along with Thacher she travels the country wherever the music takes them. Lisa currently drives a Titan Silver 2003 330xi Sedan with a Recaro child seat in true “Cool Mom” fashion. When not burried in numbers she enjoys dancing at shows, camping, and kayaking.
Arian Pourrad
Operations Manager
Arian is our Resident German who began working here in June of 2019. Arian proved himself to be Prussian Motors material right out of the gate. He handles everything from sales operations and social media to crafting accurate parts listings. If you call Prussian Motors, you will most likely be speaking with Arian. He currently captains the Prussian Motors S54 Swapped 318ti and daily’s an E91 Wagon. He excels at picking up heavy things and putting them back down repeatedly. Arian enjoys snowboarding, riding dirtbikes, and driving fast.
Michael Cleary
Shipping Manager
Mike “Mad Man” Cleary joined Prussian in early 2021. He was previously working as a farm hand and has brought over a real “Can Do” attitude. Cleary describes himself as Single and Ready to Mingle but his “One Love” is BMW. He enjoys skiing and anything that involves adrenaline. Cleary currently drives a 2014 X3 Diesel but is always on the prowl for a new project car to fuel is passion for speed.
Our shop dogs
Honey Weaver
Security (2008-2021)
Honey was a Presa Canario mastiff female with fawn coloring and a founding member of Prussian Motors. We adopted her from Brooklyn Animal Control in June of 2008, the same year Prussian Motors opened its doors. She provided office security and friendly customer service (if you had food). Honey liked summertime, rolling in the grass, and meat. Dislikes are cats, water, and small dogs.
Emerson Hansen
Couch Warmer (2009-2021)
Emerson was adopted out of North Carolina in 2011. He is also a Presa Canario mastiff like Honey. He has a brindle coat, or tiger stripes as we call them. He loved coming to work everyday with his humans and keeping the couches warm. Emmy liked cuddling, tipping trash cans, and bread. Dislikes were being alone, baths, and hands that don’t pet him.
Nala Weaver
Chief Couch Component Tester 2024 - Present
Nala was adopted from ACCT in Philly August 2024 at the age of 4 or 5. Her origin story is unknown, but she is a fierce (afraid) guard dog. Her retinal scanner is on point and if she doesn't know you, she doesn't like you. If she does know you, she will sit next to you and require some affection. 95% of the day she can be found sleeping, likely in the most trafficked location so she can keep tabs on you with one eye partially open.