Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados. 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.

Five Gulf Racing Inspired Watches for Under $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 Seiko

3 Days In Maranello: Driving The Ferrari Test Track

Pista di Fiorano (the Ferrari test track) is hallowed ground for automotive enthusiasts. Located near the Italian town of Maranello, just about 1,000 feet from the front gate of the Ferrari factory,

Garage Find: Ford GT40 MK.I Chassis P/1067

If you saw the tail end of a GT40 sticking out of a suburban garage with junk piled all over it, you would assume it was some long-forgotten kit car project, but

Porsche as Art “Colección Goméz”

TGR Staff Stuttgart. The Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart museum is paying tribute to 24 very special works of art with a new special exhibition. The exhibits in question, which

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Blast From the Past: Eckler’s CanAms

by Mike Guyette When John Greenwood moved his operations to Florida in 1979, he joined forces with Eckler’s Corvette Parts in Titusville. Bob and Ralph Eckler remade molds for the Greenwood Sportwagon

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

The Last 427

We were attending the Los Angeles Shelby Club show in Santa Monica Today when we came across this old 427 Cobra. In talking with the owner it is believed to be the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Volkeswagen Plans For Porsche Stall

by Michael Satterfield VW Group is moving forward with its plan to acquire the other half of Porsche’s after the planned merger with Porsche’s holding company has been put on hold. You

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Walter Leather: Wearable Speed Art

by Michael Satterfield Stephen Hernandez of Walter Leather brings old-world craftsmanship to every item that he produces under his namesake label. This includes one-off creations for some of the world’s more discerning

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Porsche Targets Ferrari

TGR Staff Tired of yielding ground to Ferrari, Porsche plans to develop a sports car that would compete directly with the more exclusive Italian brand. It always irritated me that the 911

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Dale Earnhardt and Corvette Rolex 24 at Daytona

The 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona, Jan. 28-29, marks a half-century of top-level sports car racing on the high banks and twisting infield of Daytona International Speedway. We’re counting down to that

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

BREAKING NEWS: US Government Turns Up Heat on Skyline Owners

TGR Staff The staff at NICOclub have always tried to bring the Nissan community the best and most recent and accurate information regarding Nissan Skyline importing. We’ve enlisted experts such as Sean

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

You’re Speeding…eh

by Michael Satterfield Vancouver Police have impounded a total of 13 cars valued at more than $2 million after the drivers were spotted reportedly street racing. Including cars from marques such as

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Shelby American GTS

• Shelby American completes manufacturing of 2011 GT350 45th Anniversary cars • 2012 Shelby GTS enters production, ahead of schedule • 2012 Shelby GT350 and GT500 Super Snake fill production floor LAS

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago