American vehicle manufacturers began making smaller, off-road-capable vehicles in the ’70s, while Chevy opted for much larger versions. The K5 Blazer offered pick-up truck functionality with a bolt-off hard top option. These SUV-style off-road vehicles certainly have a presence… more»
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Nov 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
4X4 Cop Car: 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
For nearly 30 years, the Ford LTD Crown Victorias (and their variants) were popular choices for police work. They were durable, big cars that chased after a lot of bad buys in their day (the last of the rear-wheel… more»
Sep 24, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Last-Year Removable Top – 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
This Chevy flies its ’70s flag high with shiny, “mostly original” orange paint, a contrasting white top, and fake wood grain panels. The 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Chatsworth, Georgia, may not be perfect, including some rocker rust and… more»
Aug 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Barn Find! 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
Bright trim and chrome bumpers gleaming in the sun, this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer in Milan, Illinois comes to market with its original title, and claimed original tires! After covering a mere 51,292 miles of hills and dales over… more»
Aug 2, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
87k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
If you asked ten enthusiasts to nominate their ideal type of restoration project, you would almost certainly receive ten different answers. Some relish the prospect of dismantling a vehicle to the last nut and bolt, while others prefer turnkey… more»
Jul 26, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Stunning Restomod: 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
One of the joys of the classic world is the sheer variety of vehicles it allows us to feature at Barn Finds. Take this 1975 Chevrolet Blazer as a prime example. It presents beautifully, making a positive impression with… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
63k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne
Sometimes, the best word to describe a classic is “honest.” That term seems to encapsulate this 1979 Chevrolet Blazer Cheyenne. The seller doesn’t attempt to paint it as something it isn’t. They admit it isn’t perfect, but it is… more»
Dec 13, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Chinook Camper! 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
The Chalet was a limited production version of the Chevy K5 Brazer SUV (before they were called that). It was a routine off-roader with a custom Chinook camper grafted onto the back. Only available for two years, perhaps only… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Grandpa’s 1997 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
Spending tens of thousands of dollars on a vehicle to transport the family can be daunting for some people, and the thought of owing the bank for a vehicle that will quickly depreciate is not an attractive concept. What… more»
K5 Camper Barn Find: 1977 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet is one of the coolest camper conversions ever built, and it’s a vehicle that continues to find favor in collector circles. The limited production nature of this slick factory-backed conversion, along with the overall… more»
First Year Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4
Chevrolet was on the right track when it introduced the Blazer as a 1969 model, an SUV that quickly gained popularity and became a strong contender in the sometimes off-road market. It was also larger than many of its… more»
Oct 8, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Restoration In Progress: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer K5
Sometimes it’s tricky to pick up on a restoration project that a previous owner has already begun, with one of the unknowns often arising being concerns over the quality of the work that has already been performed, and whether… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Blazer 4X4: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
If you combined the body of a first-generation 1960s Chevrolet Corvair with a mid-1980s S-10 Blazer SUV, the seller’s vehicle is what you might come up with. He/she bought this as a project and stopped working on it when… more»
Aug 25, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Driving Project: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
General Motors went big with the first-generation Blazer by basing it on the C and K series pickup trucks rather than building a smaller competitor to other fun-sized off-roaders like International Harverster’s Scout and the first-generation Ford Bronco. This… more»
Aug 21, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Three-Owner 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4×4
I like to write about Chevy Blazers for two reasons. First, nostalgia. We owned an 80’s model and it was such a stalwart runner – it never gave us a lick of trouble which was important because we had… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sweet Chalet! 1977 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4 Camper
What you’re viewing here is not some sort of home-transformed camper, but a rare offering known as the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet, which was produced in limited quantities along with its counterpart, the GMC Jimmy Casa Grande, between 1976 and… more»
