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

eBay Watch: Buy an 80 Acre Farm/Race Track for the Price of California Track Home.

The average price for a 1 bedroom home in San Francisco is $575,000. In other parts of the country you get a little more for your money, like this listing on eBay,

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Nissan Figaro

This is one of those cars I wish was sold in the US, as a lover of small city cars this is one that we missed out on. They are the kind

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Corvette Up Close

Photos by Michael Satterfield Subject: Chevrolet Corvette’s Up Close Location: Pomona Swap Meet & Car Show, Pomona, California.

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Buddy Rice To Make Global Rallycross Debut In Brazil

The Global Rallycross field for X Games Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil features one of the most talented and diverse driver pools ever assembled in motorsports. Today, Global Rallycross has announced that the

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Pomona Swap Meet

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Daihatsu Compagno Spider

by Michael Satterfield When most people think of Daihatsu they often don’t think of cool sporty roadsters, but back in the mid-1960s, you could get a Daihatsu Compagno Spider, a car I

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Toyota 2000GT

Via: Product Design Database

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

1st Annual Carroll Shelby Tribute & Car Show

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by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Kalakala, The World’s Most Beautiful Ferry

TGR Staff 04/10/2013 If you were lucky enough to be near Puget Sound from 1935 to 1967 it is likely you would remember seeing the Kalakala, an art deco masterpiece was built

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Automobili Lamborghini “100 Years of Innovation in half the time”

TGR Staff In 2013, the 50th year since it was founded, Automobili Lamborghini is participating in the annual Techno Classica fair at Essen, where Lamborghini will be showing two of its supercars

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago