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

2019 BMW i8 Roadster and Coupe

BMW introduced the first-ever BMW i8 Roadster matching BMW eDrive technology with the Ultimate Driving Machine. The first-ever BMW i8 Roadster takes the BMW i8’s combination of locally emission-free mobility, high-caliber performance

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

7 Minutes 21.23 Seconds

by Michael Satterfield The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is now the world’s fastest four-door sedan of production-intent specification following a record lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Designed, engineered and hand-assembled by

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Land Rover Debuts 2018 Range Rover SVAutobiography

Land Rover has introduced a new benchmark in the luxury SUV segment with the launch of the 2018 Range Rover SVAutobiography. The new halo for the Land Rover brand delivers a peerless

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Project Car Updates

A lot has been happening on the Hundred Dollar Healey project and I also wanted to introduce our Jaguar XK8 Race/Drift car that we have recently picked up. Check out the video below

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

House Find Bentley

TGR Staff William Medcalf Vintage Bentley is celebrating bringing one of the greatest Bentley treasures back to its original glory from the brink of extinction – the ‘House Find’ Bentley – after

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Ferrari FXX-K Evo

The newly launched Ferrari FXX-K Evo is the third – and latest – car to be confirmed for the main feature at Europe’s biggest pre-season motorsport show, Autosport International. The exclusive Ferrari FXX-K

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Business Travel Mixing Comfort and Style

Most of my adventures don’t require that I dress up, you don’t need a suit in the jungles of Nicaragua or racing a Baja truck across Mexico. But sometimes the nature of

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Bentayga Field Sports by Mulliner | Purdey & Sons

Bentley's bespoke design department, Mulliner, was commissioned by legendary gunmaker Purdey & Sons to create the ultimate luxury hunting vehicle. Called the Bentley Bentayga Field Sports by Mulliner, the standard Bentayga has

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Holiday Gift Guide

Below is our selection of gifts for The Gentleman Racer™ in your life. With items ranging from $24-$4,000, there is something for everyone. These are all items that I have personally selected

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

The New Vantage

An evocative name for a magnificent bloodline of thoroughbred sports cars. For seven decades the heartbeat of Aston Martin’s purest models, the Vantage nameplate has been worn by some true icons. First

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago