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

Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce

Italian super sports carmaker Lamborghini surprised audiences at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show with a highly exclusive edition of the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The Chinese Edition is limited to not more

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Mauro Lecchi’s Lamborghini Yacht

TGR Staff We’ve already introduced to you Mauro Lecchi’s Lamborghini Levo, but it’s now time to introduce you to his new concept which is not a car but a yacht. This yacht

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Caterham 7 special outfitted by Lambretta

Caterham Cars have teamed up with another iconic British company, Lambretta Clothing, to give its legendary Seven sportscar a visual overhaul for a unique 2010 Special Edition. The British-owned fashion label, which

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

UK: ANGRY motorists are planning mass protests against petrol prices just DAYS before the election.

By Sophy Ridge, Consumer Correspondent. A huge Facebook campaign is mobilising half a million drivers to boycott pumps in demos which could be devastating for Gordon Brown as Britain goes to the

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Top Gear America A Go

TGR Staff Put your skepticism aside, Top Gear fans. This is no drill. The History Channel will air the first ten episodes of an American version of everyone’s favorite car show this

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Is It A Mini Cooper, Mini, Cooper Or What?

The title of the Mini Cooper causes all kinds of confusion with car enthusiasts. Is the car a small version of a Cooper or is it just a Mini and Cooper is

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

A Brief History of Porsche

By Andrew Manifield Ferdinand Porsche played an important role in the development of airplanes and racing cars and the construction of tanks for the Wehrmacht. He is an automobile engineer with more

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Ducati’s Newest Monster

TGR Staff Ducati North America is excited to announce the newest member of its internationally acclaimed Monster range- the Monster 796. The 2011 Monster 796 combines the top-level components and style of

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Project VIP: Brake Pad Replacement

Our new project car is a gently used Lexus RX that needed some basic maintenance, one of the requests we had from readers was to offer more How-To and Tech Articles. Jack

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Mullin Automotive Museum Opens

Oxnard, Calif. (2010) – The Mullin Automotive Museum, a facility that will pay homage to the art deco and machine age design eras (1918-1941) that produced exquisite art and magnificent automobiles, will

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago