The K5 Blazer was Chevrolet’s smallest full-size sport-utility vehicle built from 1969 until 1995 when the Tahoe replaced it. Its second generation had a long production run, 1973 through 1991. In partnership with an RV specialist, Chevy offered the… more»
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Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Blown Big-Block! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
During decades of involvement in the classic scene, I don’t remember hearing an owner saying, “I wish my vehicle had less power.” Many crave something extra under their right foot, and the owner of this 1971 K5 Blazer made… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1988 Toyota SR5 Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
During the 1970s, vehicle manufacturers began to recognize that an untapped buyer market was ripe for the taking. Some potential buyers craved the practicality and ruggedness of a pickup but were unwilling to forego the creature comforts brought by… more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
High-Riding Brit: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller 4×4
Regular readers will be aware of my love of original and unmolested classics. That doesn’t mean I instantly dismiss custom builds because I feel they allow an owner to express individualism that will usually draw crowds. Such is the… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Hole-y Blazes: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
In the 1960s, International Harvester, Ford, and Jeep were competing fiercely for the customer’s wallet in the Sports Utility space. Chevrolet, watching the larger Bronco and Scout take market share from the smaller Jeep, decided to enter the space… more»
Aug 6, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner: 1983 Range Rover V8 Classic
Driven by British royalty in the UK, the Range Rover has almost become a cult classic, which the market is only just waking up to. These were a revolution when they came to the market, eventually bringing mass luxury… more»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
I’m unsure whether it is an age thing, but while I love early off-roaders like Land Rovers and Land Cruisers, the thought of bouncing along some rutted track behind the wheel of one looks less inviting. I begin wondering… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
The Original SUV? 1950 Willys Jeepster
If you think about a Willys Jeepster in modern terms, it’s really the first, or one of the first, SUVs. Instead of mimicking a jacked-up station wagon the way most modern SUVs do, the Jeepster was designed to look… more»
Aug 3, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Half Cab: 1962 International Harvester Scout 80
This one owner 1962 International Harvester Scout 80 has been a ranch vehicle all of its life. It is said to have traveled only 16,000 miles. It is listed here on eBay with 1 day remaining in the auction…. more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Sale: 1966 Chevrolet Suburban
In 2×4 form (two-wheel drive only), the 1960’s Chevrolet Suburbans were still incredibly useful vehicles with lots of transporting room; they were known as “Carryalls”. Essentially a large station wagon body on the chassis of a pickup truck, the nameplate… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Do you hear that sound? You don’t? Listen carefully because you will hear the call of Mother Nature beckoning you to head out and enjoy all she has to offer. Getting there is half the fun, and doing so… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Field Find: 1973 International Harvester Scout II
This 1973 International Scout II is sitting out in a field near Gonzales, Texas. It looks like it was just abandoned and the earth is trying to swallow it up. The seller is asking $4,500. The original color appears… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
For Love Or Money? 1964 International Travelall
“Will you buy it for love, or money?” That’s the question the advertising for the 1964 International Travelall asked! This particular ’64 Travelall has recently been taken out of the storage it’s been in since 1986 and has been… more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Four-Speed 4×4 – 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
A nearly perfect fiberglass roof tops this running, driving half-ton Blazer. The 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Pahrump, Nevada packs a 350 V8 and sporty four-speed manual transmission. Outdoor parking has cooked the truck’s plastics and aging green paint,… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Hot Prospect? 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
With restored and modified first-generation Ford Broncos fetching $60,000 to $200,000 or more, gamblers might roll the dice on second-generation Broncos like this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Coyote-powered ’79 Bronco drawing bids above… more»
Jul 18, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
V8 Powered: 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler
Let’s be upfront and realize that while this 1976 International Harvester Scout Traveler has patina, it is not a barn find. It is a V8 powered 4WD that has been upgraded and modified to be driven and used. The… more»
