Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

REO Runabout: The Mystery Dallas Startup Promising A $21,500 Barebones Truck

A new Dallas company wants to revive the REO name with a simple, gas-powered, body-on-frame truck, dubbed the REO Runabout. The idea is exactly what many buyers say they want, but the

The Brummett Maserati Special: Oklahoma’s Birdcage-Inspired Route 66 Hot Rod

Inside the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa sits a strange, beautiful Maserati-inspired sports racer with an Oklahoma story all its own. The Brummett Maserati Special.

Rolls-Royce Off-Road

When most people think of Rolls-Royce, they envision something like those 1980s Grey Poupon commercials: stuffy, aristocratic, luxurious, but somehow boring. No one thinks, "let's take that Rolls-Royce off-road,"...But here in rural

The Carbon Fiber Shelby GT500CR

TGR Staff Classic Recreations, builders of officially-licensed Shelby continuation cars has released the world’s first carbon-fiber bodied Shelby GT500CR. Producing the lightest version of the iconic 60s muscle car thanks to the

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

TAG Heuer x Porsche

TAG Heuer has released its latest collaboration with the iconic sports car brand Porsche, with the TAG Heuer x Porsche Carrera Chronograph Special Edition. The watch is offered with a steel bracelet

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

3 Mistakes You Can Make When Moving Abroad

TGR Staff Are you thinking about moving to a new place across the world? This could be because you are pursuing a position for work. Or, it might just be because you

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

America’s Last Muscle Cars

by Michael Satterfield While Ford and GM have announced their plans to phase out the gasoline engine in just a few years, Dodge has defiantly taken a different path, stuffing their Hemi

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Opinion: Please Stop Building Retro Rebodies

by Michael Satterfield No doubt you have seen this car everywhere online, the one-off Ferrari 550 Maranello inspired by the 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan racer. But while many in the

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Day Trip: Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

Donald Glenn Garlits is considered by most to be the father of drag racing, his nickname “Big Daddy” is known to race fans around the world. Garlits developed successful rear-engine Top Fuel

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Taking the Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport for a Drive

TGR Staff Bugatti test driver and Le Mans winner Andy Wallace takes Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport1 on an extended road trip to Hatta. The exclave of the Emirate of Dubai is located

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Road Trip: Blue Ridge Parkway

by Michael Satterfield Many people road trip to get to a destination, but there are some roads that are destinations themselves, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of those roads. The 469-mile

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Chicago In The 70s

In the 1970s the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hired a team of photographers to document American life, the focus was to create a visual record of life, culture, living standards, and the

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

An Interview with Alonzo B. Slater

by Michael Satterfield Alonzo B. Slater recently landed his first leading role alongside veteran actors Vivica A. Fox and Jackeé Harry in “A Christmas for Mary” which premiered on December 9th on

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago