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 James Dean Memorial

by Michael Satterfield – 07/31/2012 I had a chance to stop by the James Dean Memorial today on my trip through the Central Valley; so much has been written and speculated about the

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Shelby Lonestar

by Michael Satterfield Many of you likely don’t know much about the Shelby Loanstar, originally dubbed the Cobra III (Ford had Trademarked Cobra and did not want Shelby using the name). But

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin’s Blower Bentley

Racing at The Brooklands TGR Staff Back in an era racing drivers wore ties and racing was truly a sport of gentleman, a small group known as “Bentley Boys” Woolf Barnato, Sir

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

APNewsBreak: Shelby to be buried as dispute ends

DALLAS – Celebrated auto designer and race car driver Carroll Shelby will finally be buried, more than two months after his death, thanks to a settlement between his three children and wife,

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Most Winning Corvette of all time up for Auction

TGR Staff Estimate: $950,000-$1,350,000 US AUCTION DATE: To be auctioned on Friday, August 17, 2012 Est. 685 bhp at 6,600 rpm, 427 CID L-88 big block Chevrolet racing engine, Muncie M-22 “Rockcrusher”

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Jame Bond Skyfall: Aston Martin DB5 w/ Video

TGR Staff The most iconic of all Bond cars is back in the next installment of Ian Fleming’s James Bond. The movie, Skyfall, looks amazing. But the Aston Martin is one of

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Cuban Boat Cars

By Michael Satterfield The yearning for freedom and a better life is innate in some people, and many Cubans have risked their lives for a chance to get their feet on American

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Rockers, Rebels, And Runways: The Black Leather Jacket

by TGR Staff There are still tickets available for tonight’s Untold Stories program “Rockers, Rebels, and Runways: The Black Leather Jacket.” At the Harley Davidson Museum. The program starts at 7:00, tickets

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Low Bridge

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Honda Announced as the Choice of 007 for Skyfall [w/video]

by TGR Staff Honda is delighted to announce its partnership with the upcoming James Bond film, Skyfall, and today unveiled the actual Honda machines used in the film, at the National Motor

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago