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

40 Years ago Derek Bell MBE won his first Le Mans Victory

TGR Staff The Royal Automobile Club played host to a very special event on Wednesday 9 September, when five-time Le Mans winner and double World Sportscar Champion, Derek Bell MBE, drove the

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Order your new Audi R8 LMS now

In March, the new Audi R8 LMS debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Now, customers can order the GT3 sports car. On September 21, quattro GmbH, a subsidiary of AUDI AG, will

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Meet the Happier Camper

by Michael Satterfield We all have had those dreams of buying a vintage camper, lovingly restoring it and taking off across the country. But unless you are Olivia Berg it’s likely you are not

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

A new Dawn for Rolls Royce

“Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce to date, and begins a new age of open-top, super-luxury motoring. Dawn is a beautiful new motor car that

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The 2017 AMG C63 Coupe

Mercedes-AMG is setting another milestone in the brand’s history: the new 2017 AMG C63 Coupe is the next step on the way to more technical and visual distinctiveness. The far-reaching technical modifications

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The New Smart fortwo Cabrio

TGR Staff – 09/16/2015 The countdown has started for the new fortwo cabrio, a particularly iconic variant of the new model series. The open-top two-seater will have its world premiere in September

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Aston Martin DB9 Bond Edition

For more than half a century Aston Martin has been the sports car of choice for the world’s most famous spy, James Bond. Now, the luxury British brand is celebrating the release

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Another “Street Racing” Crash?

Another traffic accident is being blamed on "Street Racing," but from the evidence shown, it's not so clear. ABC 7 has gone as far as to even drop the word "alleged" from

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Spotted on the Street: International Scout II

by Mike Satterfield I was recently road tripping along Route 66 when I spotted this classic Scout II in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was just the perfect vehicle for the desert city

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Model Citizen Launches New Webstore

Model Citizen was founded with one single purpose: to be the absolute best place on the Web to find premium-quality diecast and resincast model cars. While the sites is just recently launched

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago