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

Jungle Covairs

Photo via The City Paper Bogata by Michael Satterfield Back in 1961, a Chevrolet decided to get some interesting publicity for their new Corvair by taking the cars on a Top Gear

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Book: Road Racing Drivers of the 60’s & 70’s

by Michael Satterfield Linda Weldon grew up in Los Angeles, California, where her fascination with racing and cars was fueled by the passion of her two older brothers and a group of

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

West Coast Customs fined by Feds for unpaid wages

Photo via DrivethruTV.com West Coast Customs the shop made famous by reality television will pay more than $150,000 to settle accusations that the company underpaid employees for more than two years. West

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Affordable Classic: The Classic Mini Cooper

I first fell in love with the classic Mini Cooper in 2004 when I was on holiday in Europe, I was driving across the continent in a Peugeot 206 and had stopped

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Vadim Kogay…Give the guy a break!

By Michael Satterfield Photo by Wojtek Photography The internet car community has been abuzz about a new racing driver, Russian businessman Vadim Kogay, who is the definition of a gentleman racer, a millionaire

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Classic Gulf Racing Fords

by Michael Satterfield Gulf Racing colors have been getting more and more popular, last year at SEMA we unveiled our Gulf Racing Fairlane and we have been spotting more ever since. The

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Gentleman Racer visits Nissan World Headquarters

by Roman Vanecek On a recent trip to Japan, I had the chance to stop by Nissan’s world headquarters in Yokohama. New and stylish it looks like an average Japanese office building,

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Fabulous Fords Forever 2014

by Michael Satterfield The Fabulous Fords Forever show is one of the largest annual gatherings of Ford fans on the westcoast. Held at Knott’s Berry Farm every year, the show attracts thousands

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Spotted on the Street: Aston Martin

by Michael Satterfield This Aston Martin DB MKIII is perfectly unrestored, love the color and the fact that it is still driven. One of just 552 ever built and the first to have the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Spotted on the Street: BMW 3.0 CSL

by Michael Satterfield The BMW 3.0 CLS is one of the best looking coupes ever made in my opinion, it still looks great today and turns heads when it rolls down the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago