Aldan American Coil Over Conversion gives 1967-69 Camaros/Firebirds total suspension tunability By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson Few cars in American automotive history had the impact of General Motor’s first Gen Camaros and Firebirds. While Ford’s Mustang had a three-year head start into the classic “pony cars wars,” the 1967 Camaros and Firebirds drew an immediate following with performance fans. Offered with a wide array of…

The 1963-1965 Riviera is a personal luxury two-door coupe manufactured by General Motors under the Buick brand that combined elegance with performance. A flagship model flagship for the Buick brand, the 1963-1965 Riviera was highly regarded among the automotive press of the time and was popular with wealthy buyers.  The premium pricing of the 1963 Riviera is evident compared to other costs of the same period. The base price of…

Third Generation Chevrolet Camaro (1982-1992) The third-generation Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in 1982 and continued in production until 1992. It was a significant redesign over the previous generation Camaro, featuring a sleeker, more aerodynamic body style with improved handling and more powerful engines. Photo credit: bringatrailer.com Chevy built the 1982-1992 Camaro on a new GM F-body platform, which it shared with the Pontiac Firebird. The new platform was lighter and…

The Chevrolet C1500 pickup truck was one of the most popular vehicles on American roads during the 1990s. Produced from 1988 to 1998, this versatile truck was available in various body styles and configurations, making it a popular choice for personal and commercial use. Nicknamed OBS (Old Body Style) after the introduction of its Silverado successor, the 1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500 remains a beloved and iconic truck to this day. Development…

Making your classic 1962-67 Chevy II achieve handling perfection with an Aldan American Coilover upgrade By Cam BentyPhotos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson The 1962 Chevy II was a car ahead of its time. A small but efficient package with plenty of interior room for the family, the 1962-67 Chevy II was a great choice for buyers on a budget and sold extremely well. In just six model years…

Heading into the 1997 model year, Ford’s F-150 pickup truck had been the sales leader for 19 years at that point. Clearly, the existing, boxy design with its Twin I-Beam front suspension was a favorite among truck buyers. So why not just a mild update on the existing truck and call it a day?  Because Ford could see where the growth in the pickup truck market was, and it wasn’t…

Turn your 1964-72 GM A-Body into a handling machine By Cam Benty and Gary Nelson Aldan American coilover suspension kits for GM A-Body vehicles are a complete upgrade that takes a 60+ year old GTO chassis from dinosaur to adept cornering monster. Muscle cars have changed a lot over the last five decades. Arguably, the original, the one that started it all, is considered to be the 1964 Pontiac GTO….

This 2nd Gen Camaro Gets Second Chance Handling with Aldan American Coilovers By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson Aldan American upgrades for Gen 2 Camaros that really make a difference While first Generation Camaros/Firebirds may steal all the headlines, the second Generation Camaros/Firebirds that debuted in March 1970 (and continued production through 1981) featured far advanced suspension designs over their first Gen (1967-69) cousins. While both…

In 1960, the Chevrolet Motor Division was concerned that the groundbreaking Corvair would not catch on with compact car buyers as the division had first expected. And with Ford launching the simple, utilitarian Falcon, Chevy needed a competitor. In just 18 months, Chevy designed, developed and manufactured an entirely new model, every bit as practical as the Ford compact.  1962-1967 Chevrolet Chevy II For the Chevy II, GM developed an…

Upgrade your 1964-73 Mustang’s handling with high-tech parts from Aldan American By Cam Benty Photos by Cam Benty and Gary Nelson When the Mustang arrived on the American landscape in March of 1964, it cast the die for all the fun to drive, compact, “Pony cars” to follow. With crisp steering, solid performance, and good – for the era – handling, it was a big hit right from the start….