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

Focal & Naim For Bentley

TGR Staff Naim Audio and Focal have collaborated with Bentley to offer the Naim Mu-so for Bentley Special Edition wireless speaker system, and Focal for Bentley Radiance headphones. The project has grown

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

First Drive: Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid

I have to admit when I saw a Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid on the rotation for my test vehicles, I wasn't excited. Mainly due to the oversaturation in the midsize SUV market,

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Five Ways To Personalize Your Car or Truck

TGR Staff Personalization has become quite the trend these days, be it for your wardrobe, your belongings, or even your car. It’s becoming quite cool to ‘customize’ everything according to your liking

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

1983 Audi Quattro

TGR Staff The Quattro’s legendary status was secured in the 1980s thanks to Audi winning rally events around the world and for homologation reasons these rally proven rockets were sold to the

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

1958 Lister-Jaguar ‘Knobbly’

TGR Staff This Lister-Jaguar is believed to be the only extant Jaguar-powered Works ‘Knobbly’ of just three cars built in 1958. Brian Lister started to build sports and racing cars in the

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

First Drive: Lexus LC500h

by Michael Satterfield Lexus has been slowly inching its way into the performance car market for years, the first sporty Lexus would be the 1991 SC Z30, it was a two-door coupe,

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Before the Cobra, the Origin of AC

TGR Staff AC is most widely known as the maker of the AC Ace, a car that would go on to become the Ferrari beating Shelby Cobra. Since 1922 some version AC

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Thing to Know When Buying A Vintage Speedboat

TGR Staff There is just something about a vintage boat, especially the iconic wooden speedboats by Chris-Craft, Century, and Riva. While beautiful vintage wooden boats require more maintenance than their fiberglass or

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Behind The Pits by Jon Stevens

TGR Staff Update 12/29/2020: This story first ran in 2017, due to a medical condition in 2018 Jon sold the company and retired from the world of motorsports art, however, he has

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Horizon Arms Research: Core Tactical Collection

Horizon Arms Research introduced its exclusive Core Tactical Collection a small, carefully-curated catalog of tactical top-of-the-line firearms, built for personal protection. Designed with input from top military and law enforcement experts, each

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago