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.

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

Resurrecting Legend: The Long-Lost Ford GT40 P/1067 Emerges From A California Garage

Hidden for decades in a Thousand Oaks garage, one of the rarest Ford GT40s—chassis P/1067—has been rediscovered, igniting new passion for a Le Mans icon that almost slipped through history’s fingers.

Five Gulf Racing Inspired Watches For Around $500

Back in 2018, I shared a popular post with a collection of Gulf Racing inspired watches, many of them costing several thousands of dollars, and the few affordable options, like the beautiful

A Gentleman’s Racer: The 1960 Maserati Birdcage Tipo 61

TGR Staff This amazing Maserati popped up on Auto Collectors Garage, it is one of the best-looking racers of the 1960s and anyone who was anyone drove a Birdcage during the early

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Vintage Mercedes F1 Cars

TGR Staff Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg driving the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a pair of Mercedes-Benz W196 Formula 1 cars. These are the same cars that Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss raced in 1954 and

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Hundred Dollar Healey Update

Just a quick update on the Hundred Dollar Healey project, most of the body work is done, just a few more sanding sessions and it should be ready for final disassembly and

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Shelby de Mexico

TGR Staff – 05/01/2013 Although the first production Shelby de Mexico wasn’t built until 1967, this car (a 1965 coupe prepared by Lew Spencer and Carroll Shelby’s High-Performance Motors) can technically be

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

1924 Bentley Motors Hawkeye Special

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The SHObra

by Michael Satterfield Guys have been building replicas of the iconic Shelby Cobra for nearly as long as the Cobra itself has been around. There are many bad versions such as one

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The BMW 2002

In 1968 BMW unveiled the now-legendary 2002, the model that put BMW on the map internationally and established the brand’s sporting legacy. The car found a strong following in the USA with

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Rolls-Royce Hyperion

Few creations stand as singular and captivating as the Rolls-Royce Hyperion. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece, conceived through the collaboration of renowned Italian design house Pininfarina and British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce, embodies a harmonious

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago