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

Bugatti Still Working from Home

TGR Staff Bugatti has suspended the production of its vehicles such as the Chiron1 and Divo2 in Molsheim. Nevertheless, many employees are continuing to work from home, taking into account the recommendations

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

BRM 1966 Le Mans GT40 Winners Collection

by Michael Satterfield – 04/13/2020 Luxury watchmaker BRM Chronographe has introduced a limited collection of watches that celebrate the 1,2,3 victory of the Ford GT40 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Each watch

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Interview with Actor & Model Sergio Delavicci

by Michael Satterfield In this interview I sit down with Sergio Delavicci, an actor known for his role in John Wick 3, The Post, Creed 2, You Were Never Really Here and

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Marlin Turns 150

by Michael Satterfield In 1870, John M. Marlin launched his namesake company with one goal, to build the best guns in America. While the company would go on to produce a number

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Why You Need to Try Weed Cellars

We love when boxes of Wine arrive at the office, having to sample different wines from around the world isn't the roughest duty, but it can be difficult to find wines that

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Barn Find E-Type Restoration

TGR Staff Restoring a car is a monumental task, restoring it the right way, means having the right set of skills, tools, and patience to make sure it is done right. E-Type

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

The Puerto Cabezas 350- Ride for Good

by Marcus Pearson Photos by Michael Satterfield – 04/03/2020 If you are looking for an adventure with purpose, Harvest Initiative will be offering multiday motorcycle adventures starting later this year. Founder and lead adventurist

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

A Meeting by Chance in Tokyo

by Michael Satterfield One night in Tokyo while looking for dinner I stumbled across a restaurant where I spent the whole evening hanging out with the staff and chatting with a few

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Banton Frameworks

by Michael Satterfield Having worn glasses since my late teens, I have owned dozens of pairs over the years from major designer brands to inexpensive mail-order glasses, none of them have had

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

NASCAR Hall of Fame Offers Virtual Experiences for Students

TGR Staff The NASCAR Hall of Fame launched SPARK!, an online education platform that offers weekly racing-themed lesson plans and project-based learning experiences for students in elementary through high school. The NASCAR

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago