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

First Drive: 2022 Lexus NX Review

For 2022, Lexus has unveiled an all-new NX, while it is the brand’s luxury-subcompact SUV, the new NX is in many ways a flagship model for Lexus. It is the first to

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

A Continental Spirit: Applejack America’s First Brandy

by Michael Satterfield – 12/06/2021 I am a bit of a history nerd and no matter what the subject matter is, I tend to do a deep dive, so when a few

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Auto Club Dragway Permanently Closed

TGR Staff – 12/05/2021 It is an end of an era for drag racing in Southern California, like so many tracks in the Inland Empire before it, Ontario Motor Speedway, Riverside International

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Review: Hair Craft Co.

We get a lot of men's grooming products sent to the office and not all of them make it on the site. But Hair Craft Co. stood out from the moment it

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Automobili Lamborghini | Cartiera

TGR Staff – 11/30/2021 Automobili Lamborghini presents the new collection of leather goods in collaboration with Cartiera, an ethical fashion enterprise that produces accessories using reclaimed leather and fabrics. The collaboration between

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Hennessey Unveils Plan for Six-Wheel-Drive All-Electric Hyper-GT

TGR Staff – 11/30/2021 Hennessey has unveiled part of its 10-year product plan that will see three all-new ground-up models created over the next decade. Project Deep Space will be the world’s

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Aston Martin Bulldog is Back

TGR Staff – 11/29/2021 Odds are you have never heard of the Aston Martin Bulldog, a one-off concept unveiled in 1980, powered by a 5.3-liter V8, Aston claimed the Bulldog would have

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Vasek Polak Collection

TGR Staff – 11/29/2021 Vasek Polak, was a racing driver, car collector, team owner, and the first exclusive Porsche dealer in North America, He was also the master mechanic behind famed motorsports

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Winter Escape: The Arizona Biltmore

by Michael Satterfield – 11/29/2021 In the world of luxury hotels, many travelers conflate modernity with luxury, while there are brand new hotels that have a lot to offer, there is something

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Restoring an Estate Sale Tudor

by Michael Satterfield – 11/23/2021 You never know what you will find at an estate sale. I was shopping at a yard sale in Southern California a few years ago when a

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago