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

Gordon Murray’s T25 City Car Caught In Open

TGR Staff – 04/26/2010 The T25 has been under wraps for well over a year since we first saw some hints from Murray himself. Autocar.co.uk snapped this pic of a T25 testing.

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Day Trip: Automobili Lamborghini Fashion Boutique Los Angeles

“Opening an Automobili Lamborghini Boutique in Los Angeles further demonstrates our brand extension strategy towards high-end products consistent with the spirit of luxury sports cars,” stated Winkelmann. “The philosophy behind the Collezione

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Tom Kristensen’s Exclusive Le Mans Countdown

by Tom Kristensen – 04/26/2010 In a weekly column, Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen gives some exclusive insights behind the scenes of the world’s most famous endurance race and the preparation by

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Fabulous Fords Forever 2010

A few high and low lights from the 2010 Fabulous Fords Forever at Knott’s Berry Farm…. Enjoy

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Big in Japan: Mitsuoka Galue Convertible,

Japan’s Coach-builder Mitsuoka is at it again this time with a Bentley-Caddy styled drop top based on a 2010 Mustang. We don’t quite get it but then again Mitsuoka has never been

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Ferruccio Lamborghini – the Founder

Ferruccio Lamborghini – the Founder He was a man from the country, a lover of fast cars, a sober businessman and a visionary at one and the same time. Ferruccio Lamborghini (1916

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

70 years ago BMW won the Mille Miglia

TGR Staff 70 years ago the racing department at BMW had only one thing on its mind: the 1st Gran Premio Brescia delle Mille Miglia. Five cars from Munich were registered for

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

New Porsche Panamera Models Debuts in Beijing

TGR Staff Porsche officially unveils its 300-horsepower V6 Panamera and Panamera 4 on April 23rd at Beijing Motor Show, just 600 miles away and one year after Porscheâ€™s historic Panamera S, 4S

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Bentley Mulsanne

TGR Staff The Mulsanne build story concludes with a range of exhaustive real world tests and checks that underline Bentley’s total commitment to the quality of its new flagship. Whilst quality checks

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

World premiere of the 599 GTO

TGR Staff 04/23/2010 Ferrari is proud to announce its first-ever world premiere of a new model in China. The 599 GTO is making its public debut here in Beijing in recognition of

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago