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

Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63

TGR Staff Automakers have a long history of building some pretty amazing boats, AMG and Cigarette, Aston Martin and the timeless AM37, Ferrari and Riva in the 90s, and Automobili Lamborghini has

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Practical Personal Protection In A Backpack

With pandemics, civil unrest, and a wave of violent crime sweeping through America's major cities, a lot of people have been taking their personal protection more seriously. The result is there are

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Jaguar Classics Offers Legendary 3.8-Liter Engine Block for First Time in 50 years.

TGR Staff Jaguar Classic has reintroduced the brand’s legendary 3.8-liter inline-six cylinder XK engine block. The engine was fitted to some of Jaguar’s most iconic cars of the 1950s and 1960s including

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Porsche Club Cruise to Keller’s Drive-In

TGR Staff What a difference two years makes. But even in the event-starved Covid-19 era, people long to get together to celebrate the people and things they have in common. Two years

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Royal Enfield Returns to Flat Track

TGR Staff Royal Enfield is returning to the dirt with American Flat Track this August. Royal Enfield will debut its FT racer at AFT Rounds 5 & 6 on August 28-29, when

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Will NASCAR Survive 2020?

by Michael Satterfield 2020 has been one hell of a year and we are only halfway through it. I was at the Daytona 500 to kick off the racing season, Daytona race

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

IMSA is Back with the Cadillac Grand Prix of Sebring

TGR Staff Cadillac, a brand known for success and performance both on and off the racetrack, will serve as the title sponsor for the Cadillac Grand Prix of Sebring on Saturday, July

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

What Do You Learn in a Concealed Carry Course

by Michael Satterfield With the recent global pandemic and civil unrest, many Americans have discovered that ultimately they are responsible for their own security. The lack of response from both police and

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Inside LA’s Top Secret Junkyard

by Michael Satterfield Around 20 years ago Photographer Dieter Rebmann was fortunate enough to be allowed into Rudi Klein’s collection of rare mostly European cars. Unlike many collections full of cars from

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Hagerty’s Summer Drive Toward A Cure

TGR Staff Hagerty, the automotive lifestyle brand driving a community of car lovers, is partnering with non-profit Drive Toward a Cure to encourage enthusiasts to do what we all enjoy the most – to

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago