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

Roadside Attraction: Red Chief Motel

by Michael Satterfield I have been doing some exploring along Route 66 in California, and I came across the Red Chief Motel, a traditional Route 66 1930’s auto lodge. The front building

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Red Brick Benz

TGR Staff – 03/02/2015 A Mercedes Benz car made of red bricks parks at Red Town Creative Park on March 1, 2015 in Shanghai, China. An artist Dai Yun of Xi’an who

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Luftgekühlt

If you have never heard of Luftgekühlt, you might be wondering what it is and why you are seeing it on every car guys social media profile this Monday. The event created by

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Moto 76 Tees

Moto 76 is a new midwest based founded in the garage where the Moto 76 guys build bikes, create great art and plan their next motorcycle adventures. Each shirt is printed by

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

LA Wants To Expand Seizure Of “Street Racing” Cars After Deadly Accident

With the recent death of two young men at a local Street Race here in Southern California, the media and local political hacks have seized the moment to "save the children." On

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Route 66 Cucamonga Station Update

by Michael Satterfield The restoration of the Cucamonga Service Station is coming along, a few weeks ago they unveiled the vintage Richfield Oil Sign and the team over at Route 66 IECA

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

2 Killed 1 Injured in So Cal Street Race

by Michael Satterfield ABC 7 reported this morning that two young men were killed and a third injured when the driver of a highly modified Mustang lost control and struck a group

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Video: Frank Monise Motors

by Michael Satterfield We stopped in and visited Frank and Greg Monise of Frank Monise Motors to get the story behind their historic shop that has been tuning and racing British cars

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

The Persuaders

In this classic clip watch Tony Curtis (Ferrari Dino) and Roger Moore Aston Martin DBS) race each other in pure 1970’s Machismo around the French Riviera. The song is the original theme

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Aston Martin Vulcan

Aston has confirmed that the Vulcan track-only special edition will go into production, with just 24 examples to be built it will be one of the rarest Astons ever offered with just

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago