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

Remo Concept Cobra with a Back Seat

by Michael Satterfield Remo Concept of Faverges, France has constructed a special Cobra for a client who wanted to be able to take the family along for drives in the French countryside.

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Ford uses 3D printing to speed product development

Ford uses several 3D-printing laboratories to rapidly create prototype parts for street cars – ranging from buttons and knobs to intakes and engine covers 3D-printing facilities allowed for the creation and testing

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Zagato Mostro At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

The Mostro powered by Maserati is the latest creation of Zagato's current Iconic decade, a new tradition for the atelier that began at the end of coachbuilder's Neoclassical period (2000-2010) to celebrate

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Shop Visit Bisimoto Engineering

Being in Southern California has its advantages, some of the world’s greatest tuners, designers, and racers live in the Golden State, so I have access to visit many of the shops the

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Invaluable to Auction American Classics

Classic Cars – US Cars Collection, will be held on May 30, 2015, and feature a selection of 40 amazing classic cars. Here are a few of the amazing cars that will cross the

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Film: Group B

I just returned from watching the Paul Newman racing documentary when this film popped up on my radar. Group B is the story of Rally driver Shane Hunter as he faces his

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Ringbrothers Open House and Power Tour Kick-Off Party

The highly anticipated annual Hot Rod Power Tour is an event on every auto enthusiast’s bucket list, drawing gearheads from all over the world to participate in the week-long adventure. Every year

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Spotted on the street: Low Bug

by Michael Satterfield So yesterday I was running around Upland, California searching for a machine shop who could drill and tap some holes in a flywheel for me when I spotted this

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

PerTronix Acquires Spyke/Compu-Fire® Brands

Pertronix Inc. completed the asset purchase of Spyke Inc., a long time manufacturer of premium high performance rotating electrical and ignition products for the Harley® motorcycle and Volkswagen markets. Under the

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Project Z: BC Coilover Install video

by Michael Satterfield We found a welder (named Mean Gean) who for $40 and a case of beer was willing to help us weld the BC Racing North America coilovers to our

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago