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

Planes of Fame

by Michael Satterfield I found myself with some time to kill this past weekend and decided to head over to the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California. The museum has an

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

GT-R NISMO

The new 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO made its debut today at the famous Nürburgring race course, known as the one of the longest and most challenging race tracks in the world. This

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

A Leap Forward for Jaguar

It’s no big secret that I am a fan of Jaguar, the F-Type, Project 7, and the XK, are all sports car icons. But something exciting has been happening at Jaguar, that

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

The Baltic Classic

The Endurance Rally Association (ERA) has launched an exciting new addition to its 2017 calendar. The Baltic Classic is a two-week rallying adventure which starts in Copenhagen on Sunday 28th May 2017.

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

The BMW R 5

80 years ago, BMW presented the BMW R 5 to the international public – an exciting new technological development that was to influence motorcycle construction right through to the 1950s. Inspired by

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Car Girl: Lina So

Model: Lina So Photographer: Manuel Samaniego Car: 1966 Shelby GT350

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

The Vanquish Zagato

Aston Martin and Italian design-house Zagato are proud to announce the Vanquish Zagato Concept, the latest creation from their long-standing partnership. The Vanquish Zagato Concept will make its global debut at the

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

The Small Silver Speedster

The Small Silver Speedster is set in 1957, just as Porsche begins to gain its cult status and domination in sports car racing. It’s the story of a father and his young

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

BMW takes on the Mille Miglia

The Mille Miglia was the toughest endurance race in the world for three decades. Since 1988, it has been held as a reliability and regularity race for historic automobiles. It is a

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Road Trip: Central California

by Michael Satterfield I was in need of a getaway, life has been hectic and it was time to escape, plus I had a story to shoot up in Bakersfield about the

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago