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

Date Night at The Rez

by Michael Satterfield On my recent trip to Tampa Bay, we let our friends at Hard Rock Hotels know we were going to be in the area, they invited us to sample

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Harley-Davidson New Groundbreaking Electric Concepts

TGR Staff Harley-Davidson, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 116 years, introduced two new electric concepts showcasing the excitement and style of the future at X Games

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

eBay Watch: 2JZ Swapped Ferrari

by Michael Satterfield The 2JZ is one of the most swapped motors in the automotive aftermarket, people stick them in everything from 350Zs to RX7s to old American cars, but not many

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

iRobot Terra Robot Mower

TGR Staff Having already changed the way people clean with the iconic Roomba® robot vacuum and Braava® family of robot mops, iRobot, the leader in consumer robots, is reinventing how people care

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

SpeedKore Evolution

TGR Staff SpeedKore’s 1970 Dodge Charger known as “Evolution,” was first unveiled at the 2018 SEMA Show and features a complete carbon fiber body with a modified powerplant from the current Dodge

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Abarth 124 to take on WRC

TGR Staff The Fiat Abarth 124 rally will start the 2019 season at the Monte Carlo Rally, driven by Enrico Brazzoli and Manuel Fenoli (ITA) for Bernini Rally Team, in the first

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

The New World of Driving Shoes

By Michael Satterfield When most people think of driving shoes, the classic Italian style moccasin comes to mind, a shoe that has come in and out of fashion many times in the

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Tesla Roamer

by Michael Satterfield Travis Rabenberg is a world traveler who recently drove a custom-built GMC 4X4 Ambulance from Chile to Alaska, and has circumnavigated the globe on a BMW Motorcycle is ready

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

The Autobiography of Bugatti’s first Le Mans Car

This is the car whose introduction in 1930 heralded a new era by introducing the marque’s first twin-cam engine. The Type 50’s supercharged 4.9-liter straight-eight was prodigiously powerful – and in the

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Maserati | Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz

TGR Staff The Maserati Winter Experience set off in spectacular style with the “Snow Polo World Cup” in St. Moritz, of which Maserati is Team Sponsor and Official Car. The Winter activities

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago