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

Custom Lids

By Mike Satterfield I get dozens of emails every day from brands asking us to pitch their product, service, or artwork. Many times it just does not fit what TheGentlemanRacer.com is all

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Larry H. Miller Total Performance Museum Acquires Shelby American GT40

by Michael Satterfield We are thrilled to be able to add GT40 P-104 to the Larry H. Miller Total Performance Museum collection, my late father, Larry H. Miller, was very passionate about

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Lexus Flip Key Mod

by Mike Satterfield Our Lexus RX has been a great car, but recently both of the OEM keys started to crack near the base of the key. A quick spin on Google showed

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Casey Neistat and J.Crew Prove You Can Always Dress Like a Gentleman

by Michael Satterfield Casey Neistat is the star of his own YouTube Channel and gets hired by companies to travel around the world and do cool stuff. In his latest collaboration with

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

MINI in New York

The British premium brand MINI clearly signals the continuation of its success story at the New York International Auto Show in 2014. The main focus here is the world premiere of the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Gear: GoPro Blackout Housing

by Mike Satterfield Sometimes capturing the best images means getting a candid shot, how many cool shots have been ruined by a crowd of passers by making gestures or acting up for

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The New Porsche Boxster & Cayman GTS

by Mike Satterfield The new Boxster and Cayman get upgraded engines which means the new 3.4-litre boxer engine is delivering 330 hp (Boxster GTS) and 340 hp (Cayman GTS). The GTS models

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Gear: Apple iWatch to Arrive in Summer 2014

The long standing rumors about Apple’s forthcoming iWatch have been swirling for years. The latest rumors have lead some to believe that a iWatch might be a reality early summer 2014. So

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Mustang: True American Muscle

Photos and Words by Rachel File In some, the Mustang evokes passion; in others, fear. Desire, lust, love.… envy. All of these things can be said to possess the heart of those who

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

50th Anniversary Mustang

The prized ponies will be released next year to celebrate 50 years of the iconic muscle car and will be outfitted with chrome highlights around the windows, tail lights and grille, and

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago