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

YouTube Conspiracy Theorist Calms Ryan Newman Wreak was A Freemason Hoax

TGR Staff A YouTuber who runs a conspiracy channel called “MAG TRUTH ON THE RUN” that has videos claiming that the Freemasons are behind everything from faking the Moon Landing to covering

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Royal Enfield INT 650 Twin Is the Best Value on Two Wheels

by Michael Satterfield I have always loved the timeless style of Royal Enfield motorcycles, the company basically just never stopped making their bikes from the 30s. But while the Bullet and Classic

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Artist Bernd Luz Highlights Classic Cars in Modern Mixed Media Masterpieces

by Michael Satterfield Bernd Luz is a contemporary artist from Germany who mixed media work are vivid interwoven images, layers of color and texture that give his work a sense of motion.

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Gearing Up for Motorcycle Season with Viking Cycle

by Michael Satterfield Spring is nearly here and while many of us in the Southern parts of the US can enjoy year-round riding, our friends in other parts of the country are

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

A Rusty Old American Dream

by Peter Corn “Well I don’t look all that ragged for all the time it’s been…” I spend a lot of time looking back. I’d like to say I can’t help it,

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Drive The John Wick Mustang

Classic Recreations has released its latest continuation car, a perfect replica of the John Wick Mustang, the 1969 Ford Mach 1 made famous by Keanu Reeves in the film. The grey and

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Mussolini’s Alfa Romeo 6C

TGR Staff Thornley Kelham, renowned automotive restoration shop, is tackling their most challenging project yet; a Concours-correct restoration of a rare 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS, what makes this car even

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Manly Candles from California Handcrafted

by Michael Satterfield Having been born and raised in Southern California, there are some days here in Texas that I miss the Golden State, then I quickly remember the traffic, taxes, and

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

G-SHOCK GM6900: A Forged Metal Evolution Of An Iconic Timepiece

Casio G-SHOCK has released the GM6900 series to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of the DW6900 in 1995. The unique forged metal bezels add a fresh take on the classic

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Nissan Launches Switch Subscription Service in Texas

by Michael Satterfield Nissan has launched a pilot program in partnership with Central Houston Nissan in Texas. ‘Nissan Switch’ the on-demand subscription service allows drivers to switch cars as often as they

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago