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 Aero Spacelines Super Guppy

Specialty Aircraft are always so interesting, but the Super Guppy is one of the oddest things to ever fly.

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Auto Journalist Sued Over Classic Porsche Engine Blowup

Photo: Peter Ellenbogen by Michael Satterfield Ex-Formula One driver David Piper is suing automotive journalist Mark Hales after his classic racing car’s engine blew up during a test drive. The complex legal

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

British Touring Car in the 1960’s

TGR Staff – 01/21/2013 The 1960s was a golden era for British motorsport, and few series captured the spirit of the time quite like the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). Established in

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Original Batmobile Sells for $4.2 Million!

by Michael Satterfield Holy Smokes Batman! The original Batmobile was sold at Auction this last weekend for the incredible sum of 4.2 million dollars. The bidding battle raged on, only being decided

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Video: Painting Coconuts

Go behind the scenes of the Audi quattro® Experience – a one-of-a-kind interactive installation that put participants in the driver’s seat of a custom-made 1:32 scale Audi A4 to test their on-track

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Fake Bugatti’s

by Michael Satterfield Everyone wants a supercar, but cars like the million dollars plus Bugatti Veyron are out of reach for most of us. For some people not having the cash to

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Shelby Team Jacket Brings over $11K at Bonhams Auction

TGR Staff Said to be formerly the property of the late Ken Miles: A Shelby American Ford GT40 Team jacket by Martin of California, 1965, this jacket sold for over $11K ($13,750

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Road Trip: The American South West in Winter

by Michael Satterfield – 01/7/2013 Rugged, Cold, and Amazing photos from our drive across Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. We headed south from Denver, taking the back highways, avoiding interstates, and discovering small

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The 2014 Corvette Stingray

GM has pulled the veil off the new Corvette and I like it! Check out the official photos below!

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Ferrari by Logic 3

Ferrari has licensed just about everything under the sun, from plastic baby walkers to high end electronics. The latest technological licensee is Logic3 who has unveiled a new line of Ferrari headphones

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago