Chevrolet’s K5 Blazer was one of the most versatile SUVs of the 1970s, and this 1976 Cheyenne edition is a well-preserved example with just under 100,000 documented miles. Currently listed here on eBay, this two-owner Blazer comes with its original books, build sheet, and engine rebuild paperwork. Finished in a bold orange-and-white two-tone, it features the “Trailering Special” package and a rebuilt 400-cubic-inch V8, making it both collectible and ready for use.
From the outside, this Blazer stands tall in its period-correct paint scheme. The Cheyenne trim added extra touches of comfort and style, while the Trailering Special package gave owners heavy-duty cooling and towing capabilities with an 8,000-pound GCW rating. The paint shows honest patina and some touch-ups over the years, but overall, it has the kind of character many enthusiasts prefer over a respray.
Under the hood sits a rebuilt 6.6-liter 400-cubic-inch small-block V8, paired with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The seller notes that the motor is extremely strong, the dual exhaust sounds fantastic, and the Blazer drives smoothly on the highway with tight steering and solid braking. Tires and brakes are said to be in excellent condition, making this SUV road-ready.
Inside, the original brown interior is in fantastic shape for its age. The factory buddy seat with armrest and under-storage compartment is a rare option, and the truck retains factory features like tilt steering, cruise control, and dual fuel tanks with a working selector switch. The addition of a modern Pioneer stereo with Bluetooth and Boss speakers provides upgraded audio without compromising the vintage look.
The Blazer’s underbody is described as “clean as a whistle,” with all lights, gauges, and accessories functioning, aside from a sticky tachometer. The removable hardtop, roof rack, and vented rear windows make it even more versatile for camping or open-air cruising. With documented mileage, a rebuilt drivetrain, and decades of garage-kept care, this Cheyenne represents the kind of well-optioned, usable K5 that’s increasingly hard to find.
Would you keep this Blazer as a weekend cruiser, or put it back to work as Chevrolet intended when it rolled off the lot in 1976?
I wonder if it has just manual hubs, or a kit to convert to true 2wd. 🤔 Very cool Blazer.
Those are the same hubs we had on our ’72. Manual (get out and connect or disconnect) all the way.
Nice! Other than stopping rust the only thing we did to our Blazer was put the back seat front to back on the left side so we could carry long loads and sleep in it at the race tracks. If we needed another one I’d sure go buy this one.