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

2015 Fiat 500 Updates

2015 Fiat 500 Lineup Now Features Innovative Instrument Panel with New 7-inch High-Definition Display – Seven-inch HD TFT display helps drivers to easily monitor and configure vehicle information – Other interior updates

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Unconventional Heroes

by Michael Satterfield Artist Gerald Bear’s latest series of illustrations, titled Unconventional Heroes, reimagines some of the most iconic cars from Hollywood films and television. Taking the iconic white stripe of Starsky and

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Steve McQueen’s Idaho Ranch

He was dubbed the King of Cool, and while he was known as a big Hollywood Movie star, he always longed to be far away from the noise. McQueen had spent some

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Car Girl: Heidi Klum For Maserati

“We started our next 100 years of craftsmanship by kicking off 2014 with the launch of one of the best-received Super Bowl commercials “Strike” featuring the all-new Maserati Ghibli, and extending the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

TSOVET Watches

I recently ran across a local Southern California watchmaker called TSOVET, based out of Newport Beach and made using some of the best materials. Inspired by classic cars, motorsports, the aerospace industry,

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

ICON D90 Land Rover Reformer

ICON just posted this amazing Land Rover D90 Reformer style custom on their Pinterest Feed. With a 430hp V8, six piston brakes and the usual Icon touches this is one of my favorite

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Porsche: 24 Hours for Eternity

TGR Staff The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen is getting ready for the return to Le Mans with a comprehensive special exhibition from March 26 to July 13, 2014. Porsche is taking a

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Vaughn Gittin Jr. leads China’s Drifting Craze

The 2014 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship opens this weekend in Long Beach, Calif., but there hasn’t been much time off for Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his Ford Mustang RTR. When Gittin isn’t

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Forgiato unveils widebody C7 Corvettes

Wheel Manufacturer Forgiato has unveiled a trio of widebody Corvette C7s. In blue, orange, and now red, this fleet of wide body Corvettes makes a bold statement and the custom Forgiato wheels

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Shelby Car Show to feature Daytona Coupe

TGR Staff Almost 50 years after its historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe CSX2299 will return to Southern California to headline the second annual Carroll

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago