Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. 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.

REO Runabout: The Mystery Dallas Startup Promising A $21,500 Barebones Truck

A new Dallas company wants to revive the REO name with a simple, gas-powered, body-on-frame truck, dubbed the REO Runabout. The idea is exactly what many buyers say they want, but the

The Brummett Maserati Special: Oklahoma’s Birdcage-Inspired Route 66 Hot Rod

Inside the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa sits a strange, beautiful Maserati-inspired sports racer with an Oklahoma story all its own. The Brummett Maserati Special.

Rolls-Royce Off-Road

When most people think of Rolls-Royce, they envision something like those 1980s Grey Poupon commercials: stuffy, aristocratic, luxurious, but somehow boring. No one thinks, "let's take that Rolls-Royce off-road,"...But here in rural

GM Officially Sells Hummer To China’s Sichuan Tengzhong

Update: This deal feel through and GM will retain the Hummer brand. General Motors (GM) and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd (Tengzhong), today announced that the companies have entered into

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

R.I.P. Shaun Carlson

by Michael Satterfield The Motoring Community lost a good friend today: Shaun Carlson. Shaun was best know for his amazing fabrication and race efforts in the sport compact aftermarket industry. From the

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

Nissan GTR Seized

GTR Seized Across The USA

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

New McLaren to Come to USA

PRESS RELEASE: McLaren Automotive announces Regional Directors for North America and Europe * McLaren Automotive global network takes shape with appointments of European and North American regional directors* Anthony Joseph to head

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

The Story Behind The Subaru 360 Cheap And Ugly Campaign

Was the Subaru 360 Cheap And Ugly? The marketing genius of Malcom Bricklin. In the late 1960s, auto marketing had its share of bravado, but few automakers would embrace a message like

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

Route 66 in a Classic MINI

by Michael Satterfield – 09/17/2009 Having lived around a major stretch of Route 66 all my life, I decided to explore the more scenic section here in Southern California. I will combine this

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

McLaren MP4-12C

If you would like to own a car by the designer of McLaren’s new supercar, Frank Stephenson, who is responsible for the rebirth of the Mini & Fiat 500 as well as

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

First Drive: 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

by Michael Satterfield Ford’s SVT team has not built a new car with the 2010 GT500, but they have improved the breed over since its reintroduction in 2007. They have done some

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

Well Known Pit-Stop Lost In California Wildfires

by Michael Satterfield – 09/02/2009 You have read our previous post about some of our Sunday drives. The Southern California Automotive Community has lost an icon to the raging wildfires burning in the

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago

Ford brings a little bit of Europe to America

by Michael Satterfield When Ford first started teasing the U.S. with the Transit Connect coming to our shores I was still working as the Internet Sales Manager of a large dealer group

by Michael Satterfield

17 years ago