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

Racing Faster and Better With Titanium

When it comes to the racing industry, titanium has long been used to complement the lightweight, durable design that auto racing vehicles need. With uses in racing, aerospace and even in medicine,

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Phantom Zenith

ZENITH: The pinnacle, the best of its kind. The highest standard achievable by which everything is judged. “As we begin to write a bold new chapter in Rolls-Royce history, I am delighted

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Chopard Monaco Historique Race Edition

TGR Staff – 05/17/2016 Dedicated to the most prestigious classic racing competition, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique collection by Chopard welcomes two new limited-series chronographs. These driver’s instruments are powerful, sport

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Monaco Historic with Chopard

“Gentlemen, please start your engines”… These words marked the official start of the 10th Monaco Historic Grand Prix on May 13th, under a sunny sky. This unique event – that runs every

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Barn Find Aston

An early Aston Martin DBS, which has been sleeping in a barn since 1986, is set to be offered for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale, at the Silverstone race circuit, on

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Follow Up: Fire Guts Warehouse filled with Rare Cars, is Weed to Blame?

UPDATE: According to an email from Sergeant Jeff Higbee of the Ontario Police Department on May, 17, 2016 . “After speaking with the arson investigator with regard to the cause of the

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

Project Courier Update

TGR Staff Project Ford Courier is coming along nicely, after finding a factory bumper and some aftermarket mirrors from Pep-Boys we can now say that the Courier is street legal. The next

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

McLaren has great weekend at Brands Hatch

On another action-packed weekend for McLaren GT customer teams around the world, Factory Driver Rob Bell took the overall lead in the Blancpain GT Series Drivers Championship after finishing P4 in the

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

South African F1 Car to Race at Monaco

Labour of love is rewarded with an invitation for the Assegai to compete in the illustrious Historic Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, May 13/15. 55 years after it was built, the only

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago

964 Turbo ‘Flatnose’

There are rare Porsche 911s and there is the 964 Turbo ‘Flatnose’: Hexagon Modern Classics is proud to announce it is now offering for sale one of just 12 right-hand-drive ‘Flatnose’ models

by Michael Satterfield

10 years ago