Talk about a vehicle you never see in nice condition like this: a 1992 Chevrolet Blazer, one of the most recognized modern SUVs, that appears to have lived a supremely gentle existence despite the truck’s reputation for being good at everything from snow plowing to off-road shenanigans. This Blazer has escaped both of those fates, and is now listed here on eBay at no reserve with bidding at just $2,500.
Despite being in Ohio, the body appears incredibly straight. This is about as basic as a Blazer could get, with manual locks and crank windows, along with the steel wheels seen here. The forest green paint is a total 90s color, but one that is coming back into style (and is totally acceptable on a dad-mobile such as this.) Even the front trim piece underneath the valence is still with the Blazer, an item that usually cracks as it gets brittle with age.
Despite being a base model, the seat upholstery looks like a fabric style you’d find in a higher-end model. The seller appears to the be a dealer that simply flips ordinary cars and trucks onto eBay with no reserves, so it begs the question how an honest, survivor-grade Blazer wound up in their hands. Although I credit the seller for listing it at no reserve, I feel an honest-go-goodness survivor like this could fetch a decent price if advertised accordingly.
The 4.3L V6 looks phenomenal under-hood, with no signs of alteration and plastics and rubber surfaces showing near-new color depth. The Blazer is said to run and shift well, and given how many of these they sold, I’m sure parts hunting is no big deal if something were to fail. This is a classic case of, “Find me another one,” in terms of justifying to your spouse why you need an ancient Blazer that doesn’t even have power windows.
I had one of these, it was a good truck. I would have said great, but it had that miserable slug of a motor, the 2.8( although, I have had good 2.8’s) These were the right size, great in snow, dynamite heaters, ok gas mileage, I really liked the truck. The 4.3 was a much better motor, but not without fault either. Word of caution, the coolant tank here looks pretty black, probably full of oil, indicating a bad head gasket, don’t ask me how I know.
I had a two wheel drive ’85 around 1989. I didn’t have it very long but I don’t remember it having any issues. The reason I sold it was to buy a new car. Big promotion and a raise to go along with it was the catalyst. It was a good little car for me at the time.
Looks to be higher than the base model – probably the “Tahoe” package as that added the bright wheel moldings and cloth buckets were a no-cost option over the standard vinyl buckets in that trim level. That year Blazer had 4 interior choices – vinyl, cloth, deluxe cloth, and leather.
“Leather” was kind of a misnomer though. I had that trim on my 91. The only leather in them was on the edges of the seating surfaces, with the sides and back being vinyl, and the centers of the seating surfaces being cloth. Nice, but far from luxurious.
The passenger door lock and “4×4” emblem have been painted over – always a sign of a quicky touch-up. Things may not be what they seem…
Same steering column as my ’84 Caprice had
the passenger side has green paint on the keylock and 4×4 badge St. Patrick’s day
I hated S-10’s for one reason: That stupid ‘hump’ on the passenger side front floor that made room for the catalytic converter. It was as if it was a very last-minute design change on something overlooked. They all had it, and it was uncomfortable to deal with if you were a passenger, which I have been a thousand times.
That’s funny! I never would have remembered that until you mentioned it. Hated that!!! Otherwise the 4X4 mini Blazer I had was great! Cut through the snow like butter.
The headling should say ” S10 Blazer ” … this is not THE Blazer , which was still avaialbe as a K Series in ’92 with a 350 V8
Dave at OldSchool Restorations When did Chevy change the name on the big Blazer to Silverado?
I had one, was a great little 4X4 with the 4.3 V6. Sold it to a buddy, and the “Video Game Dashboard ” went out a couple days later. I think he uses a GPS for a speedometer, and gasses up on a schedule. Other than that it’s been good for him. I miss it, it was fun to drive, and easy to get around in. Took it through some pretty deep mud, while towing a trailer, and it did it with ease, the 4 wheel drive was fantastic.
Oops, just remembered, mine was a GMC Jimmy
I appreciate the basic nature of this one. When I was in the market for a small used SUV in the late nineties the basic S-10 Blazers didn’t appeal to me and the Tahoe trim level was out of my price range. All these years and vehicles later, I would really like a basic vehicle like this. Our Brand new Highlander has options I haven’t figured out how to use yet and definatley don’t need anyway. This reminds me of my old XJ Cherokee. It had everything I needed and nothing I didn’t.
A neighbor kid had one of these that he slammed and dropped a 350/350 motor into. I used to see tubbed and slammed ones all the time until the metal mice found out. Then it was game over.
Metal mice. I like that.
We call them rust crickets here in central wv ,
Some items don’t add up. Notably, “SLT” was NOT an S-10 Blazer trim level. It was a GMC S-Jimmy trim level. The glove box door is out of place. Also, if this is truly a lower trim S-Blazer, the upholstery is incorrect. Those are “Sport” or “Tahoe” trim level seats.
I’d like to have it for my winter car!
Hmmm, did anybody else notice this is a non-A/C blazer?