Like every other industry, the automotive industry stirs competition, and with it innovation…along with one-upmanship and taking an idea to the next level. A lot of all that led to the Chevrolet El Camino, which debuted in 1959. But how the El Camino came about is an interesting tale, filled with some pretty exciting twists and turns. It wasn’t the first pickup-in-a-car in America—and that’s not because the Ford Ranchero…
The Aldan Team is headed back to Bakersfield! Saturday, October 16th, 2021 the Aldan Team is headed to Cen Cals Truck show at the Kern County Raceway in Bakersfield. This is Cen Cals Biggest Truckin Event!! Huge truck show , burnout event and concert Don’t miss out! This show is going to be one for the books! Event Details Address: Kern County Raceway Park, 13500 Raceway Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Sat,…
Ben Kahan is a third-generation hot rodder from Burbank, California. Ben’s YouTube channel, Four Speed Films, aims to introduce the younger generation to classic cars. In addition, he wants to inspire people to learn how to work on mechanical things with their own hands. Ben has a 1965 Mustang that is modestly built. His goal is to keep the car aesthetically period correct, but he is not afraid to modify…
The Aldan Team is headed to the GoodGuys 20th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals this weekend October 1st, 2021. The Del Mar GoodGuys event is one of our favorite shows featuring over 2,500 hot rods and classics! Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds – 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 Time and Date: Friday, October 1 – 8:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, October 2 – 8:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, October 3 – 8:00am to…
The countdown for SEMA has begun here at Aldan. We’re gearing up for SEMA 2021 and we’ve got a ton of new products heading your way. Join the Aldan American Suspension team, media and manufacturers from all of the world for one of the largest automotive trade shows around. This year over 3,000 new products will be on display in Las Vegas. Event Details: Aldan American Booth #:21200 highlighted in…
The Aldan Team headed to Bakersfield on June 19th for the highly anticipated Truckin’ Madness. This was not your average Truck Show! Truckin’ Around put together a huge event with vendors, band, truck groups and a huge concert to end the night. It wouldn’t be Truckin Madness without a burn out pit, live music, and concert. Swing by the vendor booths too to meet the Aldan American Team If you…
On Sunday September 12th, the Aldan Team headed to the United Classic Events Ferragosto, A Day At the Beach! The day was filled with classic trucks, good people and of course beach waves. As SoCal natives, we can’t think of a better way to enjoy the last days of the summer show season. Check out some of our favorite builds in the Aldan American Recap Tik Tok! Follow @unitedclassicevents for…
How the first RS, SS and Z/28 Camaros came about. General Motors was pretty much flat-footed when Ford rolled out its sporty, two-door, long-hood, short-deck Mustang in 1964. Mustang sales soared. At the end of the 1965 model year, Ford had sold nearly half a million Mustangs. GM didn’t have anything in its showrooms to match the Mustang. The only thing GM had was the Chevy II, which included the…
Going down this Sunday September 12th Ferragosto! Brought to you by @unitedclassicevents and @lifeingarage_kustoms Join the Aldan team at the “FERRAGOSTO CAR SHOW!” “A DAY AT THE BEACH” full of fun!! Bring your canopies, ice chest, beach chairs and your Classic Ride! There will be raffles, beach activities, fun games for adults-kids and more.. NOTE* There is 3 parking structures on site. We are using the very last parking structure to the far end….
Our Friends at GasRatz Customz are putting on the South Bay Classic car show at the El Segundo Automobile Museum! Open to all vehicles pre-1979. Special VIP parking for Corvairs in our Corvair Corral, hosted by Gas Ratz, Orange Krush 64, and South Coast Corsa Corvair. They will be blocking off the entire street and there will be vendors, food and music along with fundraising raffles! Date: September 11 Time: 10:00 am –…