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

Catalina Grand Prix Gets The Ax for 2011

December 2010 saw the return of the Catalina Grand Prix motorcycle race, the race once considered one of California’s most renowned motorcycle races had not been run on the tiny island since

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

No Title…No Problem

Project Car Update: Austin Healey We have made progress on the Austin-Healey Sprite project. After dealing with the DMV on the paperwork for the lost title we have some great tips we

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Effects of disaster in Japan ripple through motorcycle industry

Honda announced today that production at its Kumamoto motorcycle plant will remain halted at least until March 27, after previously expecting to resume production Wednesday, March 23. Suzuki planned to reopen some

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Japanese repaired damaged road in just 6 days

The picture of gaping chasms in a Japanese highway demonstrated the power of the March 11 earthquake. Now the astonishing speed of reconstruction is being used to highlight the nation’s ability to

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Ever Wonder What Happened to Your Old Car?

Checkmyride.com is a new site that helps answer that question…whatever happened to my old car. With this website all you have to do is enter your old cars VIN and !!BAM!! it

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Rebody Legislation

by Michael Satterfield In 2010, automotive tuner and restoration house Classic Recreations was under investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for VIN fraud. Classic Recreations known for building officially licensed

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

China Tells Automakers to Hand Over Intellectual Property

Chinese Automaker Huatai version of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur The Chinese market is now the fastest growing automotive market in the world, and the Chinese government knows this. Unlike many industrialized

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Ferrari Mexico sells for $24.3 Million at Amelia Island

TGR Staff RM Auctions, the official auction house of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, continued its record-breaking sales run in Northeast Florida over the weekend, posting a remarkable $24.3 million* in total

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Japanese Automakers and Suppliers Closing Factories After Earthquake

Automotive companies have halted output at plants after an 8.9- magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, damaging production facilities and causing power outages. The quake, Japan’s strongest in at least

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Tsunami in Japan destroys cars ready for shipping

The image seen above was taken above Hitachinaka city in Ibaraki prefecture, we dont know what brand of cars they are. While the loss of cars pales in comparison to the loss

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago