Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados. 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.

Five Gulf Racing Inspired Watches for Under $500

Back in 2018, I shared a popular post with a collection of Gulf Racing-inspired watches, many of them costing several thousands of dollars, and the few affordable options, like the beautiful Seiko

3 Days In Maranello: Driving The Ferrari Test Track

Pista di Fiorano (the Ferrari test track) is hallowed ground for automotive enthusiasts. Located near the Italian town of Maranello, just about 1,000 feet from the front gate of the Ferrari factory,

Garage Find: Ford GT40 MK.I Chassis P/1067

If you saw the tail end of a GT40 sticking out of a suburban garage with junk piled all over it, you would assume it was some long-forgotten kit car project, but

The New Defender 130 Outbound

TGR Staff – 04/26/2023 Ladies and gentlemen, behold the New Defender 130 Outbound, remember don’t call it a Land Rover – a vehicle that defies the laws of physics with its unprecedented

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Ettore Bugatti’s Autorail

TGR Staff – 04/25/2023 Unmatched presence. Prodigious power. Unrivaled refinement. These are just a few of the qualities that have become synonymous with the name Bugatti. Although best known for his timeless

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

The Petersen Opens Exhibit Celebrating Porsche’s 75th Anniversary

TGR Staff – 04/19/2022 To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Porsche, a renowned car brand worldwide, has presented a unique collection of vehicles at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The exhibition, called “We Are

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Massive Barn Find Collection to Be Auctioned Off

The term "barn find" gets abused a lot in the world of collector cars, but this upcoming auction of the Palmen Collection is one of the largest honey holes of classic cars

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Autodromo X Hodinkee

by Michael Satterfield – 04/11/2023 Autodromo has released a new collaboration with the watch website Hodinkee for a limited edition collection based on their popular Group B watch. Inspired by the liveries of

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Jeremy Renner’s Rennervations Premieres on Disney+

TGR Staff- 04/11/2023 Jeremy Renner‘s late project Rennervations is launching on Disney+ Wednesday, April 12, an exciting automotive show that takes decommissioned commercial vehicles and gives them new life and purpose. Renner

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

First Drive: 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit

The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit is a versatile family SUV that exudes both ruggedness and refinement, it goes head to head with any luxury SUV on the market and in

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Watches of The Masters

I have become nominally interested in golf as of late, mainly due to being invited to play for a number of social and business reasons that have compelled me to take it

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

A Stingray Road Trip

The sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon as I revved up the engine of a brand-new 2023 Corvette convertible. It was a sleek and shiny machine, with a suspension

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Paul Newman Owned Daytonas Expected to Bring Millions

TGR Staff – 04/04/2023 Mark your calendars for June 9, 2023, when Sotheby’s New York will conduct a live auction featuring two Rolex Daytona watches from the collection of the late Paul

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago