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

The Macan GTS

TGR staff A more sporting state of tune has been applied to the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which re-engineered chassis, 20 hp more power and uprated brakes are among the dynamic

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The next RX?

An exquisitely proportioned front-engine, rear-wheel drive model, the RX-VISION represents a “vision” of the future that could only come from Mazda. And one that countless fans of the brand around the world

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Motorcity Outlaw

by Michael Satterfield Magnus Walker released a new film yesterday, Motorcity Outlaw, which was filmed as part of the AutoMoto film festival earlier this year in Detroit. As you have likely guessed,

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Jaguar D-Type headlines RM Sotheby Phoenix

RM Sotheby’s, will present more than 100 hand-selected motor cars from some of the most iconic automotive marques at its 17th annual Arizona sale, returning January 28 – 29 to Phoenix. Held

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Style by Pininfarina

Pininfarina is known as the premier automotive design house in Italy, sculpting the curves of some of the most beautiful cars of all time like the Nash-Healey, Alfa Roméo Giulietta Spider, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta,

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Bentley Wins German Design Awards

Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 concept car has been awarded Gold in the Transportation category of the German Design Awards – one of the most highly respected design competitions in the world.

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

6th Generation Camaros are shipping to dealers

The wait is over. Chevrolet announced today it will begin shipping the all-new 2016 Camaro to dealers. The first wave of production models will leave the plant by the end of this

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Aston Martin Expecting A Fight in Shanghai

The penultimate round of the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) takes place at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend (1 November) and Aston Martin Racing has entered four V8 Vantage GTEs.

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

NISMO N Attack Package to debut at SEMA

The “NISMO N Attack Package” consists of the dedicated parts that were especially developed through the time attack project at Nürburgring in Germany, where the Nissan GT-R NISMO recorded a time of

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Video: Magnus Walker in Dangerous Street Race?

by Michael Satterfield A video was posted to YouTube Sunday that allegedly shows Los Angeles Porsche tuner and automotive celebrity Magnus Walker engaged in a street race on a busy Southern California

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago