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

Car Week: Top 5 Instagram Accounts to Follow

Car Week is one of those events every car lover should attend, if you can’t get there at least you can follow along on Instagram. Be sure to check #Carweek for the

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Day 1: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

TGR Staff Today, when John Atzbach of Seattle drove his 1965 Shelby GT 350 Mustang through the turns and straights of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, it was not because he was rehearsing

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Spotted on the Streets of Machida

By Roman Vanecek

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

America’s Last Muscle Car

by Mike Satterfield I know what you are thinking, there are other muscle cars for sale and on the surface you would be right. You can still buy a Camaro or Mustang,

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The California Gas Restriction Act

The California Gas Restriction Act also known as Senate Bill 350 or Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act has one goal. To get you out of your car. The bill would require a 50%

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

LA Street Racing Trial Moving Forward

According to the Los Angeles District Attorney's both Israel “Izzy” Valenzuela and Henry Gevorgyan will be back in court on August 12th for another pretrial hearing. While Gary Balyan, the alleged driver of

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

1967 Toyota 2000GT

TGR Staff The Toyota 2000GT is the grandfather of the Japanese sportscar and one of the best looking cars to ever come out of Japan. In fact you can see elements of

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

1988 Porsche 959 ‘Komfort’

Being offered at this years RM Auctions Monterey one of the rarest production Porsches on the planet the iconic 959. The 959 offers 450 bhp, 2,849 cc air- and liquid-cooled horizontally opposed

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Plum Crazy Back for 2016

Dodge Debuts Plum Crazy Heritage Hue for 2016 Challenger and Charger Beyond its rich muscle car legacy, which is highlighted today by the Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat models – the most

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Video: Need for Speed Icons

TGR Staff Magnus Walker, Ken Block, Nakai San, Risky Devil, and Morohoshi San are the icons for the new Need for Speed Icons which is to be released on November 3, 2015. Check

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago