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

2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Dates Announced

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will take place next year on Sunday, August 26, 2018. The one-time move from the third to the fourth Sunday of August makes room for the United

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Chopard & Mille Miglia

Since 1988, Chopard has been the historic partner and official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia, the legendary classic car event first instigated 90 years ago. From May 18th to 21st 2017, the

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Ford Mustang Most Searched For Classic Car

The iconic Ford Mustang is the most searched for classic car, according to a state-by-state report issued today by ClassicCars.com, the premier website for researching and purchasing classic automobiles and trucks. Ford’s

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

ICON’s Backlot

by Michael Satterfield ICON has a two-year waiting list for one of their award-winning custom-built vehicles, which is two years of scheduled projects, which means they have one of the coolest storage

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

International Mini Meet

Westport Co. Mayo is set to see an invasion of MINI’s old and new later this month, as the 2017 International Mini Meeting gets underway from the 25th May to 28th May.

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Glasses USA

Needing prescription glasses used to mean that your choice on cool sunglasses was usually limited to whatever your eye doctor had in the office, or even worse clip on lens or costly

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Bourbon Lime Carne Asada Tacos

by Michael Satterfield This dish packs on so many layers of flavors: tangy, sweet, and spicy. It has also been slimmed down to pack a lot of flavor without a lot of

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

VW Rallycross Louisville

TGR Staff Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross was in strong form again at the second race of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship in Louisville, racking up multiple Heat and Semifinal race victories

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Jaguar Rocks Formula E Paris

Panasonic Jaguar Racing made it a hat-trick of points-scoring races in the center of the French capital today. Drivers Mitch Evans and Adam Carroll finished in P9 and P15 respectively, scoring two

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Central Valley Renaissance: The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel, located in downtown Bakersfield, is a historic gem that first opened its doors in 1928. After an extensive renovation, it was reintroduced in 2010 as a sophisticated boutique hotel,

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago