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

1935 Diamond T Doodlebug

by Michael Satterfield This has got to be one of the coolest trucks ever built, the streamlined 1935 Diamond T Doodlebug, Texaco commissioned 6 of the Doodlebugs to give the company a

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Project Mini: Subframe Mounts

by Michael Satterfield We put a lot of miles on last year’s SEMA show Mini and unlike most show/project cars they are not gentle miles. So when we started to get some

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Icon of Speed: José Froilán González Passes-away at 90

TGR Staff One of the other great Argentinian Grand Prix drivers of the 1950s was José Froilán González nicknamed El Cabezon (Fat Head). His raw talent impressed Ferrari team leader Alberto Ascari and his

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Project Fairlane: Sketch

by Michael Satterfield Our next project car for the SEMA show is getting started, the car is a 1967 Ford Fairlane 500, 2-door fastback, with a vintage racing theme, we have already

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Fiat brings back 500 Gucci Edition for 2013

by Michael Satterfield -06/13/2013 I have often been critical of the new Fiat, and it’s not that I don’t want them to do well, it just seems that they had a little

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Cast of Cars for Transformers 4

Transformers 4 has been in the works for a while and Michael Bay has decided to shuffle the deck a bit with this installment. Instead of a nearly all GM cast, the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dies in accident at Bridgeport

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident yesterday night while racing at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, who had seen some success in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series was pronounced dead shortly after

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Gulf Racing at Silverstone

Last week Gulf Racing UK was tackling the storied Silverstone Circuit in the McLaren MP4-12C GT3. Car #69 finished 10th in class, car #9 15th in class. For More visit the Gulf Racing UK

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Superlite Cars building a Le Mans Car for the Street

by Michael Satterfield – 06/12/2013 Superlite Cars have released some renderings and prototype photos of their up-and-coming new open-top car the “Le Mans” the goal is to create an open-top street car

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Moto Girl: Cristy Lee

Cristy Lee is a TV host, reporter, gear-head and motorcycle road racer. The native of Florida moved to Detroit after college to work as a professional dancer before getting a job with

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago