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

Book: Singer Vehicle Designs

As the world continues to take notice of a little restoration shop in Southern California that has provided a re-birth of sorts to old and tired Porsche 964s, many have come to

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Car Girls of SEMA

Photos by Mike Satterfield & Steve Valline SEMA is one of the biggest shows that comes to Las Vegas, the show attracts over 70K visitors and just about every car and promo model

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

650S Spider Al Sahara 79

McLaren Automotive has today debuted an exclusive 650S project bespoke to the Middle East, as the covers have come off the 650S Spider Al Sahara 79 by MSO. The special edition model

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Fiat 500 production reaches milestone

by Michael Satterfield – 11/10/2015 The FIAT 500 has today reached the 1.5 million unit milestone in Europe. The landmark car, a white 1.2 Pop, is rolling off the production line in

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The Gentleman’s Wager II

Jude Law races to Monaco in a classic Delahaye in The Gentleman’s Wager II, if he wins he takes Giancarlo Giannini’s car and estate in a friendly bet. Along the way he

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Peter Brock’s Shelby-DeTomaso P70

In 1963 Carroll Shelby’s Cobra roadsters were dominant winning the Sports Car Club of America’s new, professional, racing series that would eventually become known as the Can Am. In 1964 Shelby switched

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The Fugu Z

If you have been following the SEMA show at all, you can’t have missed the story of actor Sung Kang’s 240Z project car the FUGU Z. The car has won numerous awards

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Route 66: Meteor City Trading Post

Heading west from Winslow, Arizona on a lonely stretch of Route 66 you'll find Meteor City Trading Post. The abandoned tourist attraction was first opened as a gas station in 1938 to

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Mazda Unveils Lightweight MX-5 Concepts

Mazda revealed two design concepts today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, based on its all-new 2016 MX-5 Miata—MX-5 Spyder and MX-5 Speedster—demonstrating two vastly different takes on lightweight, open-air performance. Lightweight.

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Honda heading back to Baja

Today at the 2015 SEMA Show, Honda revealed its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck, a purpose-built racing machine that marks Honda’s return to off-road truck racing, while also providing an early glimpse at

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago