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

The GT40 Powered Ford Supervan

TGR Staff The Supervan first appeared at the Easter 1971 meeting at Brands Hatch. A GT40 chassis and its mid-engined 400 bhp Ford V8 gave a standard pressed-steel Mark 1 Transit bodyshell

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Shelby prototype to be auctioned

A rare 1969 Shelby Prototype is one of three produced and owned by the Ford Motor Car Company will be offered up for auction at the D.E. Foeller auction in Denver July

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Ford wants a the X-Games in Detroit w/Video

Recently, ESPN announced Detroit, Michigan as one of four final cities still in the running as the host for X Games 2014-2016 and, with that, the Detroit bid team took the campaign

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

C7 Corvette Premiere Edition

Production of the 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe Premiere Edition will be limited to 500, all top-of-the-line 3LT models with: · Laguna Blue Tintcoat exterior, and Brownstone suede interior · Suede-wrapped interior trim

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Ferrari replica from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

TGR Staff In the early 1980s California entrepreneurs Neil Glassmoyer and Mark Goyett founded Modena Design and Development in El Cajon to manufacture the Modena Spyder California, a Ferrari 250 GT Spyder-based

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Morgan’s & Phillip’s Next SEMA Project

TGR Staff Morgan’s & Phillip’s Speed Apparel™ a licensee of Gulf Oil in the USA has released a rendering of their next SEMA show project car. A 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 inspired

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

007 Lotus Esprit submarine to be auctioned in London

“Pay attention, 007, RM Auctions is about to sell one of my most ingenious creations and we wouldn’t want it to fall into enemy hands”. Well, ‘Q’ might be a little concerned

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

REcycles / Montecore Outerwear XR1200

Italian custom motorcycle builder REcycle recently released their latest creation, a collaboration with Italian fashion brand Montecore Outerwear. The completely reworked Harley Davidson XR1200 was designed incorporating the same leather and trim

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

1966 Ferrari 275 GTS by Pininfarina

This 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS is one of just 200 that were built between 1964-1966 mostly for the American Market. The one pictured here will be up for Auction at RM’s Monterey

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Crazy Los Angeles Road Rage w/video

by Mike Satterfield Los Angeles…. I have friends that always tell me how lucky I am to live so close to the City of Angels… but they are always puzzled when I

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago