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

It Takes 84 Robots to Paint a Modern Car

Three years of research and enough sensitivity to appreciate market trends: “Creating a color is an inside job”, says Jordi Font from SEAT’s Color & Trim department. Its journey begins with a market

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Future Classic Car Show

Amidst a competitive field of 163 domestics, imports and European models, a 1998 Toyota Supra was named “Best in Show” at the 3rd Annual Future Classic Show presented by ClassicCars.com and Gateway Classic

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

The Grand National Roadster Show

The Grand National Roadster Show returns to the Fairplex in Pomona, from January 26th-28th, 2018. Founded in 1949, the longest continually running indoor car show in the world will feature over 1,000

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Two Great Drives in Colorado

by Michael Satterfield Trail Ridge Road Trail Ridge Road is one of the most important roads and beautiful roadways in the United States. The first route was opened in 1921 and quickly

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Bulova Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Grammy Timepiece

TGR Staff – 01/12/2018 Bulova and the Recording Academy™ celebrate the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the Grammy Awards with the unveiling of a new Limited Edition timepiece. The timepiece will be gifted

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

The First Land Rover

TGR Staff Land Rover will mark its 70th anniversary with a series of events and celebrations in 2018, beginning with the restoration of the vehicle that started it all – one of

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Kia at CES, Autonomous, Connected, and Electric

Kia Motors presents its future mobility vision at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Under its new ‘Boundless for all’ vision, Kia will bring a future in which opportunities

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

The Performance Car Show

The Performance Car Show is bringing yet another brand new feature to the 2018 event in the form of the Social Influencer Hangout. For the very first time, the National Exhibition Centre

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Desert Dreaming with Anemone Jones

On a Sunday drive through Lucerne Valley with Anemone Jones, as the sun set, we came across a long-abandoned dairy along a deserted stretch of highway. Just 30 minutes from the city

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Panasonic Jaguar Racing Head to Marrakesh

Leaving behind the bright lights of Hong Kong, Panasonic Jaguar Racing head to the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh, Morocco, for the next installment of the FIA Formula E Championship. The third

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago