UPDATE: 03/21/2025: Five months have passed since we last saw this 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, and it appears it is still searching for a new home. I must give the seller credit for persistence because lesser mortals would have thrown in the towel well before now. However, they are persisting, and have dropped the price considerably as they seek a successful sale. When we last saw this classic, it could have been yours for $13,950. Today, you could drive it away for $11,950. That’s not a bad reduction, and I’m sure that readers who were tempted before will find the idea of keeping an additional $2,000 in their pocket pretty attractive. It appears that there are no other changes, with the Blazer listed here on Craigslist in Brewster, Massachusetts. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G. for spotting this returning SUV.

10/03/2024: There is something undeniably attractive about owning what could be the best example of a particular classic model. Its modern equivalents will typically offer more creature comforts and refinements, but they won’t generate the level of interest that many reserve for an older classic. This 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT is a perfect example of that thinking. Faulting its presentation seems almost impossible, while the first owner loaded it with factory options.

I may be alone in my thinking, but I find it slightly strange that Chevrolet chose to lumber the paint shade gracing this Blazer with a name like Standard Red. To me, adopting the name Bright Red, as used by GMC during this model year, seems more appropriate. Still, it is hard to understand some decisions made by vehicle manufacturers. It is a dazzling color that is accentuated by the contrasting Silver applied to the lower extremities. Faulting the vehicle’s appearance is challenging, because the paint shines brilliantly, with no evidence of significant issues. It appears that the seller is its third owner, with the Blazer residing in Virginia until 2023. That makes its lack of rust issues unsurprising, with every aspect of the vehicle free from surface corrosion and steel penetration. The trim and glass are in good order, as are the alloy wheels. The seller must have confidence in this classic because they are very willing to negotiate in-person inspections for interested parties. That’s an invitation I would eagerly accept if I were in the market for a classic of this type.

Diving under the Blazer’s hood reveals a 4.3-liter V6 producing 200hp and 260 ft/lbs of torque. The power feeds to the road via a four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission and an NP233 electronic transfer case. Introduced in 1992, this version of the transfer case eliminated the manual range selector in favor of a three-position selector switch. Power steering and anti-lock brakes were standard fare in 1993, adding to driver comfort and overall safety. Examining the factory spec sheets for this engine is fascinating because it reveals that the torque peaks at a relatively high 3,500 rpm. That doesn’t sound like the ideal recipe for an SUV, but the engine’s greatest strength is that the progressive delivery places over 70% of the torque at the driver’s disposal at 1,500 rpm. Therefore, the V6 is a wonderfully flexible powerplant. When I first glimpsed the listing, I was bracing for some extraordinarily low mileage claim, because the Blazer’s condition would have made that possible. However, this baby has 99,900 miles showing on its odometer, meaning it isn’t far from rolling over. Potential buyers seeking a turnkey classic will welcome the news that this Blazer runs and drives perfectly, ready to take its next owner on a life of adventure.

I’ve often talked about the perils of White vinyl interior trim, and how prone it is to marks and stains. The same is true of Light Gray cloth, and it is common to see any classic from this era with that trim shade looking tired and shabby. However, this Blazer has avoided those pitfalls. I suspect that it probably wore slipcovers for most of its life because the seats look exceptional. The carpet is slightly discolored in a couple of spots, but for a classic with over three decades of active service under its belt, there is little to criticize. It doesn’t merely look good, because it is loaded to the brim with fully operational factory options. The buyer receives air conditioning, power windows, remote keyless entry, power mirrors, cruise control, a rear defogger, and an AM/FM radio/CD player.

With summer fast approaching, the thoughts of many will turn to outdoor leisure pursuits. Whether it is communing with Mother Nature or embarking on a cross-country adventure, it is important that those people slip behind the wheel of the right tool for the job. That is the best way to maximize the chances that it will be a pleasant and memorable experience. This 1993 Chevrolet S-Blazer Tahoe LT is a strong contender that is loaded with options that should make every journey pleasurable. Opinions were divided when we last saw this classic regarding whether it is the nicest one left. It will be interesting to discover whether time has softened those beliefs, or if people view its condition as merely average.