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

One Man’s Junk…

by Michael Satterfield – 01/02/2020 I was taking a walk through the affluent Jakarta neighborhood of Pantai Mutiara when I came across a collection of cars, mostly Mercedes, that were in various states

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

The Worst Cars Of The Decade

People ask me all of the time what car to buy or what the worst cars are to avoid. Almost every time, I tell them that it is hard to buy a

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

VW’s Autonomous Car Charging Robots

by Michael Satterfield Volkswagen has released an artist’s renderings of a mobile charging robot concept that will charge electric cars completely autonomously. Owners would park and request charging via an app or

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

What we know about the Ford Mach-E First Edition

TGR Staff Reservations for the First Edition of the Ford Mustang Mach-E are officially full — though other models like the Premium edition and the GT are still available for pre-order. Here

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Flat 12 Volvo Amazon to be Auctioned for Charity

by Michael Satterfield Our friends over at Flat 12 are known for building some wild cars for the SEMA show and this 1963 Volvo Amazon is no exception. Having visited the shop

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

A Day with GS Trophy Team USA

by Michael Satterfield From February 9th-16th, 2020, 23 teams, from around the world will gather in New Zealand to take on BMW’s International GS Trophy. An adventure where riders must tackle mud,

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

SATA Tools New Torque Wrenches

TGR Staff SATA Tools just released four professional-grade torque wrenches as part of their expansion into the United States mechanic’s hand tool market. All-steel construction provides power and ease, so mechanics don’t

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

McLaren XP2 Prototype Hits 250mph

by Michael Satterfield McLaren’s chief test driver, Kenny Brack, has taken the new Speedtail up to its maximum speed of 250mph at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, concluding the final high-speed

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Morgan Takes on The Trans-India Challenge

by Michael Satterfield The Trans-India Challenge is a grueling 3,500-mile, 33-day journey across India, a daunting task on some of the world’s more demanding roads. It is the kind of trip that

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

TGR Staff For this year’s gift guide, we have selected from some of our personal favorites here at The Gentleman Racer. Each item is something we personally use, wear, or have extensively

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago