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

Ringing in the New Year

2011 Project Car: 1962 Austin Healey Sprite 2010 was great our first full year with the new Format and we had some great site sponsors. We would like to thank the Following

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Project Mini Cooper: Sportpack Arches Install

by Michael Satterfield Our Classic Mini has been a blast, one of the best projects we have had by far. However, after being hit a few times in L.A. area traffic the

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Norton Project

This is a story about how a pair of brothers stole there father’s 1969 Norton Commando, had it restored and then gave it back to him for Christmas. He had no idea.

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Rain Takes out Hwy 330

A large chunk of California Highway 330 heading towards Big Bear collapsed Sunday after massive amounts of snow and rain weakened the ground underneath. We wouldn’t park that close if we were

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Historic Willow Run Plant Closed

General Motors’ enormous Willow Run plant built B24 Bombers that aided in winning World War II, but after nearly 70 years, the historic facility will be shuttered. Willow Run built its last

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Owner of Chicane Sport Tuning Found Dead

Joe Featured on Overhualin Joseph Gosinski, owner of Chicane Sport Tuning a popular Southern California Mustang tuning shop was murdered early Christmas Eve at his Torrance shop. He was found shortly after

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Merry Christmas: From TheGentlemanRacer.com

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Eckler Industries, Inc. Acquires Dearborn Classics

TGR Staff Eckler Industries, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Dearborn Classics, the world’s leading provider of restoration parts and accessories for mid-sized and full-sized Fords. For twenty years Dearborn

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Top Gear USA

Three episodes into the History Channels Top Gear USA and it seems to be getting better. The season opener left much to be desired and like the original (relaunched) Top Gear UK

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

The Gentleman Racer Holiday Gift Guide

Garage Art GarageScenes.com has a great selection of Automotive Art that is perfect for the garage, man cave, or for that Nouveau-Bachelor look for your home or office. With a wide selection

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago