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

1973 Ferrari Dino Barn Find

It seems they are still out there, from the GT40 buried in a California Garage to this 1973 Ferrari Dino that was just listed in the Silverstone Auctions catalog, rare cars do

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Double Podium for Aston Martin at Spa

Aston Martin‘s Gulf Racing has finished in second and third in the GTE Am class at the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) – the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps –

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Lotus has a new boss

PROTON APPOINTS NEW LOTUS CEO PROTON Holdings Berhad (“PROTON”) today announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Gales as the new Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, effective 1 May 2014. Lotus is a

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Cooking in Bali

by Michael Satterfield One of the best ways to understand a culture, in my opinion, is to embrace the food of the people, Indonesia is an amazing and exciting place made up

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

For Sale: Tony Stark’s House From ‘Iron Man’

by Michael Satterfield Want to live like Tony Stark, well now you can. With 11,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, private beach access, you’ll be living the life…. Unlike in the

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Video: Havana Motor Club: Cuba’s Street Racers

by Michael Satterfield Racing was banned in Cuba after the revolution, it was considered a sport for elitist, but you can’t give guys classic American Muscle cars and expect them to not

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Callaway unveils new C7 Stingray at National Corvette Museum

A production prototype 2014 Callaway Corvette was displayed at the NCM Bash, National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on April 24th through 26th. Callaway staff was on hand during the weekend

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Pictorial: Tokyo

by Michael Satterfield Photos from my first trip to Tokyo it was 2004 and I had gone to visit two of my closest friends one who was stationed in Japan with the

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Road America to build car condos

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 1, 2014 – Many of today’s modern racetracks have everything the average racing enthusiast is looking for including new concession choices, entertainment venues, new corporate suites and even

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Video: Speed of Love

I have been spending way too much time on photographer and film maker Nicholas Maggio’s website, this great short features a classic 911 and is beautifully shot. Check out the video below

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago