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

Talks to Develop Movie about Ford at Le Mans

TGR Staff Based on A.J. Baime’s book “Go Like Hell,” which tells the story of how Ford became the first American carmaker to win Le Mans, besting Ferrari. Michael Mann is in

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Steve McQueen Car Show

Seven days before the official start of this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, automotive enthusiasts will gather in Chino Hills, California, to celebrate the historic race and the one person most

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Dacia Duster « No Limit »

Dacia has decided to take on the world’s most famous and most challenging hill climb – the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – which will take place in Colorado, USA, on June

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Video:See a Bugatti at the Bottom of a Lake

The story goes that the owner didn’t want to pay taxes on his 1925 Bugatti Brescia Type 22 when it was 11 years old so the car had to be destroyed. To

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Hundred Dollar Healey

by Michael Satterfield So The Hundred Dollar Healey is coming along, I spent most of the day using Por15 on the floorboards, I let it sit a full week since I used

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Sharam Recreates Bullitt Chase for Music Video

Sharam’s “Fun” music video featuring Anousheh Khalili meticulously recreates the action of the Dodge Charger vs. Ford Mustang battle from the iconic Steve McQueen movie Bullitt. If you aren’t into pop music,

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

HKS Shutting Down USA Division

HKS is an aftermarket automotive tuning company that was founded in Japan back in 1973. In 1982, the company expanded and HKS USA was established. In a letter to vendors and dealers

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Fast and Furious Movie Cars on Autotrader

With the release of Fast Five, the folks at AutoTrader decided to pull out a few vehicles that have graced the silver screen in previous Fast and Furious films. The list ranges

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

English Motor Cars at Inaugural Salon Privé

1929 Bentley Speed Six ‘Le Mans’ VDP Tourer TGR Staff RM Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction house for quality automobiles, is delighted to announce a selection of notable highlights for

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The New Shelby GTS

Fulfilling the desire of Ford Shelby GT fans worldwide, executives with Shelby American Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK) introduced today the new Shelby GTS post-title package

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago