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

Custom GT350R to be Auctioned off at Cattle Baron’s Ball

TGR Staff Ford Motor Company is excited to announce the auction of a one-of-a-kind 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R for the 2015 Cattle Baron’s Ball auction on Saturday, Sept. 26. This special

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Weistec to Race in 2016 Pirelli World Challenge Series

TGR Staff – 09/18/2015 Mercedes Benz has a proud history of being the dominant force in motor racing dating back to the reign of the Silver Arrows on the Grand Prix circuit

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The Ultimate Garage

Inspired by the Bat Cave that housed the tumbler this subterranean garage actually has a secret entrance that rises from below the tennis court allowing the owner to park his Aston, Maserati,

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | Dawn Patrol

Considered the premier gathering of fine automobiles in North America, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the grand finale to a week filled with shows, auctions and other automotive related events. Enjoy

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Lone Star Le Mans at Circuit Of The Americas Preview

The Circuit Of The Americas (COTA), in Austin, Texas, will host the penultimate round of the 2015 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship with the two-hour-and-forty-minute Lone Star Le Mans race on September 19.

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

2006 Lamborghini Concept S

Conceived by Lamborghini’s then head of design, Luc Donckerwolke, the Concept S was introduced as an extreme interpretation of an open-top Lamborghini Gallardo. First presented as a non-running design study at Geneva

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Janis Joplin’s iconic Porsche 356C Cabriolet to be auctioned at RM Sotheby’s NY

She may have famously sung “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes-Benz”, but legendary singer Janis Joplin personally drove an unmistakably wild 1965 Porsche 365C 1600 Cabriolet. This December, Joplin’s iconic

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

1982 Ford Mustang GT Enduro Prototype

TGR Staff – 09/14/2015 In 1982, Ford produced three Mustang GT Enduro Prototype Coupes with the intention of promoting their IMSA racing Mustangs, which were competing in major endurance events across North

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Video: All 6 Daytona Coupes Reunited at Goodwood

TGR Staff For the first time in 50 years, all six Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes were side by side, at the Goodwood Revival to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Shelby beating Ferrari for the

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

JD Classics takes Salon Privé Concours d’Elegance best of show

TGR Staff A JD Classics-restored Jaguar XK120 ‘Jabbeke’ – famous for its Flying Mile world record – has won Best of Show at the world-renowned Salon Privé Concours d’Elegance. The impeccable Jaguar

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago