Art Morrison Enterprises

What Art Morrison Enterprises does

Art Morrison Enterprises (AME), founded in 1971 and headquartered in Fife, Washington, designs and manufactures high-performance chassis and suspension systems for the classic-car restomod market. Its core product portfolio centers on three lines: the GT Sport bolt-on chassis for classic cars (Tri-5 Chevrolet, C1-C3 Corvette, Camaro, Chevelle/A-body, Mopar B-body), GT Sport chassis for classic trucks (Chevrolet/GMC C10, Ford F100), and fully engineered Custom Chassis for unique builds. Supporting products include a broad components catalog (front and rear suspension kits, Multilink IRS, cross members, clips, lateral location devices, roll bars/cages, custom frame rails), the Air Spring Plus adjustable air ride system, and the MaxG unibody chassis solution. All engineering, tooling, metal-forming, CNC machining, and precision assembly are performed in-house across five Fife, WA buildings, leveraging FEA, 3D laser scanning, and aerospace-quality manufacturing.

AME sells primarily through a direct-to-customer model using an online chassis configurator (builder.artmorrison.com), a toll-free phone sales team (four named representatives), and quote-based pricing with no publicly disclosed price list. The customer base is split between individual restomod enthusiasts and professional custom builders/shops, with content marketing (build features, downloadable catalogs and spec sheets) and Instagram as supporting channels. The company has recently expanded into 4x4 off-road chassis and Mopar B-body platforms, signaling broader product and vertical expansion under new leadership following the ownership transition from founder Art Morrison to President Matt Jones in approximately 2022.

Name

Art Morrison Enterprises

Legal name

Art Morrison, Inc.

Website

https://artmorrison.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art Morrison Enterprises designs and manufactures high-performance bolt-on chassis, suspension systems, and components for the classic-car restomod market. Founded in 1971 and based in Fife, Washington, it serves professional builders and enthusiasts globally through direct, quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Chassis and Suspension Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Chassis Frames & Subframes (Ladders/Unibody Structures/Crossmembers) (IMACAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chassis Modules & Corner Assemblies (Complete Corner/Chassis Module Integration) (IMACAIAH), Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints) (IMACAIAL)

Keywords

• Performance chassis systems
• Restomod chassis manufacturing
• Automotive suspension components
• Classic car chassis
• Aftermarket vehicle frames

Headquarters

HQ city

Fife

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. GT Sport Chassis Sales: Sale of bolt-on GT Sport chassis for classic cars and trucks. Available for various vehicle applications including Chevrolet, Corvette, Camaro, Ford, and Mopar platforms.
2. GT Sport Truck Chassis Sales: Sale of GT Sport chassis specifically designed for classic pickup trucks including Chevrolet C10, Ford F100, and other truck applications.
3. Custom Chassis Sales: Fully engineered custom chassis solutions for unique vehicles, long wheelbase cars, convertibles, and specialty applications. Built to customer specifications.
4. Suspension Components: Sale of individual suspension components including front suspension kits, rear suspension kits, cross members, front clips, rear clips, lateral location devices, roll bars and cages.
5. Frame Rails and Chassis Components: Sale of custom frame rails, frame rail kits, and chassis components for custom builds, drag racing, Pro Street, and performance applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Art Morrison Enterprises designs, engineers, and manufactures bolt-on performance chassis and suspension systems for classic cars and trucks in the restomod market. The product line centers on GT Sport chassis for cars (Tri-5 Chevrolet, C1-C3 Corvette, Camaro, Chevelle, Mopar B-body), GT Sport chassis for trucks (C10, F100), fully engineered Custom Chassis, and a newer 4x4 off-road chassis line. All manufacturing — engineering, tooling, metal-forming, CNC machining, and assembly — is completed in-house at the company's five-building campus in Fife, Washington.

Product overview

Art Morrison Enterprises (AME) is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance chassis and suspension systems for the classic car restomod market. Founded in 1971 and based in Fife, Washington, the company operates five stand-alone buildings completing all engineering, tooling, metal-forming, CNC machining and precision assembly in-house. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: GT Sport Chassis (true bolt-on performance frames pioneered by AME), GT Sport Trucks (bolt-on frames for classic pickups), and Custom Chassis (tailored solutions for unique builds). Supporting these are comprehensive Components including suspension kits, clips, rear ends, roll bars, and the Air Spring Plus air ride system. The company recently expanded into 4x4 off-road chassis. AME's GT Sport line serves vehicles including Tri-5 Chevrolets, C1-C3 Corvettes, Camaros, A-Body muscle cars, Ford trucks, and Mopar B-Body platforms. All products are engineered for modern handling, ride quality, and contemporary stance while maintaining classic vehicle aesthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GT Sport Chassis Bolt-on performance chassis for classic cars providing modern handling, stability, and ride comfort while preserving classic aesthetics. Available for 1949-1954 Chevrolet, 1953-1962 Corvette, 1955-1957 Chevrolet (Tri-5), 1959-1964 Chevrolet, 1963-1967 Corvette, 1968-1973 Corvette, Chevelle/GM A-Body, Camaro, and Mopar K-Member platforms.
• GT Sport Trucks Bolt-on chassis for classic trucks combining contemporary stance, modern handling, and comfortable ride with classic styling. Available for 1947-1953 Chevrolet/GMC, 1953-1956 Ford F100, 1955-59 Chevrolet/GMC, and 1967-1972 Chevrolet/GMC C10.
• Custom Chassis Fully engineered custom chassis solutions tailored to specific vehicles, performance goals, and intended use. Includes heavy-duty chassis for long wheelbase cars and convertibles, custom perimeter and profile frames, air ride chassis, custom frame rails, and Builder's Platform chassis for classic trucks.
• MaxG Unibody Muscle Car Chassis Complete chassis solution for unibody muscle cars from AMC, Chrysler, Ford, and GM, engineered to overcome factory unibody construction limitations and provide a stronger performance foundation for Pro Touring, restomod, and custom muscle car builds.
• Air Spring Plus Suspension Adjustable air suspension system allowing ride height adjustment at the touch of a button, providing approximately 4 inches of adjustment with onboard compressor and air tank system for show-ready to road-ready transitions.
• AME Offroad (4x4) Chassis Off-road chassis product line designed for extreme off-road capability with everyday driveability. AME designed proprietary inner and outer knuckles, steering geometry, and rear suspension for engineering control of the 4x4 platform.
• Mopar K-Member Direct bolt-on K-Member for the 1966-70 B-body Mopar platform (Dodge Charger, Challenger, GTX, etc.). Combines style, strength, and performance through modern suspension geometry utilizing a C6 Corvette-style forged knuckle assembly for improved handling and high-speed stability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 GT Sport chassis for C1 Corvettes shipped worldwide, including award-winning builds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ultimate HeadersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAME is a dealer for Ultimate Headers, offering complete header systems developed in collaboration with Ultimate Headers for GT Sport chassis applications. Headers feature thick 3/8 inch flanges and ball-type collectors, available with ceramic-metallic coating.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Detroit Speed & Engineering: Detroit Speed designs and manufactures bolt-on chassis systems (like the Quadralink and SpeedKore) and front/rear suspension components for first-generation Camaros, Chevelles, and other classic muscle cars. It is a direct competitor in the Pro-Touring chassis segment.
• Ridetech: Ridetech designs and manufactures air ride suspension systems, coilovers, and complete chassis packages for muscle cars, classic trucks, and street rods. It overlaps with AME's suspension kits, Air Spring Plus, and GT Sport product lines.
• Roadster Shop: Roadster Shop manufactures high-end custom chassis for hot rods, muscle cars, and trucks, serving professional builders and high-end restomod projects. It competes in the same premium chassis category as AME's Custom Chassis and GT Sport offerings.
• Fatman Fabrications: Fatman Fabrications produces bolt-on front suspension subframes and chassis components for hot rods and restomods, including Corvette and Camaro platforms. It competes directly with AME's front clip and Sport IFS offerings.
• Schwartz Performance: Schwartz Performance manufactures bolt-on chassis and G-Machine chassis systems specifically designed for muscle car restomods. Its product line and customer base closely mirror AME's GT Sport offering for Chevy, Pontiac, and Mopar platforms.
• Total Cost Involved Engineering (TCI): TCI Engineering manufactures chassis, suspension, and drivetrain components for hot rods, street rods, and Pro Touring builds. It competes directly with AME in frame rails, four-link suspensions, and complete chassis systems.
• Heidt's Hot Rod Shop: Heidt's manufactures bolt-on front suspension kits, rear suspension assemblies, and chassis components for hot rods and restomods. It is the closest direct competitor to AME in the aftermarket chassis space, targeting the same professional builders and enthusiasts with similar product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Speedway Motors: Speedway Motors is a large, established mail-order and online retailer/distributor of hot rod, street rod, and muscle car parts. While broader in scope than AME, it serves the same restomod and custom-car customer base and competes in the chassis and suspension component category.
• Year One: Year One is a major parts supplier and restoration specialist for classic Chevrolet, GM, Ford, and Mopar vehicles. While not a chassis manufacturer itself, it serves the same classic-car restoration customer base and offers some overlapping suspension and chassis components.

Emerging players

• Chassis Engineering: Chassis Engineering offers chassis components, four-link rear suspensions, and frame kits for street rods and muscle cars. Smaller and more component-focused than AME, it serves an overlapping customer segment of custom builders and enthusiasts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/artmorrisonenterprises
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/art-morrison-enterprises

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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