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

Translogic takes a look back at the Chevy small-block V8

TGR Staff No matter what side of the great domestic manufacturer debate you find yourself on, there’s no denying the simple beauty of the Chevrolet small-block engine. Whether it be the early

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Mercedes 540K Sold for $9.68M in Monterey

TGR Staff The RM Auction that happened in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in Monterey, California had the Mercedes-Benz vehicles as stars. The vehicles were sold to a high amount

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Fast & Furious replica of 1966 Corvette

TGR Staff When Sam Barber rolls up in his 1966 Corvette even men in Porsches stare in open-mouthed amazement. The 42-year-old painter modified his convertible to look like a 1963 Grand Sport,

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Project Car Update: The Hundred Dollar Healey

by Michael Satterfield Well, it still does not look like much, but today we scored the hood we have been looking for (at a reasonable price) for 3 months. We also picked

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Steve McQueen’s Porsche 911 Sells for $1,375,000

by Michael Satterfield The iconic 1970 Porsche 911s formerly owned by the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen and featured in his epic Hollywood film Le Mans sold for an impressive $1,375,000 before

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

50 years of Corvettes on display

by Julie Kink Contributing Writer STILLWATER — Besides the fact it’s a well-built automobile with a nearly 60-year history and diehard following, there’s just something about a Corvette that gets the blood

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Review: Fiat…Deep in the Heart of Texas

by Michael Satterfield – 08/17/2011 The original was a response to the Suez Crisis of 1956, the post-war European economy was beginning to wake up and by 1955 half of all ships passing

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

New Porsche 911

by Michael Satterfield For Porsche fans a new 911 is always met with guarded anticipation, a redesign of a car with a cult following and heritage like the 911 has to be

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Gucci and FIAT To Unveil Fiat “500 by Gucci” at NY Fashion Week

TGR Staff – 08/16/2011 Set to debut during New York Fashion Week (Sept. 8 – 15) on Fashion’s Night Out (Sept. 8), the new Fiat 500 by Gucci limited-edition models represents the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Shelby American Celebrates Cobra-Ferrari Wars

The Shelby American Collection, a nonprofit museum dedicated to preserving the heritage of American racecars designed by Carroll Shelby, will celebrate its 15th anniversary here on August 6 with a special event

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago