- 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
- 6.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 LS
- New Automatic Transmission
- 4x4
- Gray Exterior
- Black/Gray Plaid Interior
- Full Restoration
- 3/4 Ton Axle Swap
- New Custom TMI Interior
- New Vintage A/C
- New Dakota Gauges
- New Gas Tank
- New Wheels
- New Exhaust
- New Paint
- New Suspension
- New Shocks
- New Front Disc Brakes
- Replaced Tires
The story of the Chevy K5 Blazer is an interesting one. Created as a variant of their C/K truck line-up, the K5 Blazer was a neat way for Chevy to add a full-size sport utility vehicle to their range without needing to invest in developing an entirely new vehicle. Debuting for the 1969 model year, the first K5 Blazer was well received by the public. Today’s 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Restomod is a lovely first-generation example to celebrate its success, and it’s also a restomod. So you’ve got some of the latest conveniences to enjoy, wrapped up in a stylish Sixties package. What’s not to like about this Arizona-based SUV, then?
Exterior and Interior
This 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Restomod has received new paint, new wheels, and new tires to make it look as fresh and brand-new as possible. The vehicle truly looks amazing in the metal, and is definitely ready for action – be it mud-plugging or taking your kids to school. The raised stance, no-nonsense design are all features that are absent from today’s appliances on wheels. The interior of this 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Restomod is reportedly new, from TMI. Hence, you’ve got new gauges, new gray plaid seats, and even a Vintage Air air conditioning system to keep you chilled in an ever-warming world. There’s a center console with cup holders, TMI emblems on the seats, and an aftermarket steering wheel too. You’ll also enjoy the new Pioneer head unit with USB and AUX inputs, letting you fire up your favorite streaming service and enjoy thousands of tunes at your fingertips. As for cargo space, there’s ample amounts of it behind the two rear seats, aided by the separately opening rear window, which means you don’t have to open the entire tailgate if you don’t need to.
Engine
This 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Restomod comes with a 6.0-liter LS V8 under the hood, mated with an automatic transmission. We’re told that the vehicle has also received a ¾-ton axle swap. Front disc brakes, new suspension, and new shocks are further highlights, as is a new gas tank to ensure that this vehicle drives as well as it looks.
The K5 Blazer is one of the defining full-size American 4x4s of its era, combining the hardware of a traditional Chevrolet truck with a shorter two-door body and removable roof. This 1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer shows 52,293 miles and keeps that classic formula intact with V8 power, an automatic transmission, dual-range four-wheel drive, and solid axles. Its removable fiberglass hardtop adds the open-air element that helped distinguish the K5 from conventional SUVs, while the period-style Rally wheels, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and burgundy cabin complete the unmistakably 1980s presentation.
Tune into the modern world of SUVs, and you instantly notice how competitive it all is; each manufacturer rushes to make the next big leap forward. Competition is nice; it brings out the best in one's capabilities, and a closer look reveals names that have been fighting to be on the podium for the better part of a half-century. The modern-day Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Bronco, and Jeep Cherokee are homegrown SUVs, and their modern-day iterations have a way of charming the modern-day car buyer, but you could lose interest in being behind the wheel of one and opt for the latest model with all its latest subscriptions. Present today is the old-school SUV; it’s a machine far from online subscriptions and motivates you to subscribe to good drives. This 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer hails from Denver, Colorado, and is looking for a new partner to clock in those smiles-per-gallon kinda miles, while reportedly having only 53,699 miles on it.
The forerunner to today’s Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon, the K5 Blazer was available between 1969 and 1994, across three generations. It’s built on a shortened C/K-Series half-ton truck platform, and offers a proper, four-wheel drive SUV for those who want to venture off-road at will. That’s why this fine blue second-generation 1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is the ideal adventure vehicle. It’s got a low 39,000 miles on the clock, comes with the owner’s manual, and two full sets of keys too. Currently domiciled in Winneconne, Wisconsin, it’s the ideal weekend getaway tool, given its refreshing lack of frustrating menus, digital distractions and soul-sucking software nannies.
Few cars capture late-1980s American performance quite like a C4 Corvette. With its long clamshell hood, low-slung cockpit, pop-up headlights, and unmistakable V8 soundtrack, the C4 represented a dramatic leap forward for America’s sports car. This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible shows 56,274 miles and combines its 5.7-liter L98 V8 with a 4-speed automatic transmission and the desirable Z52 Sport Handling Package. Dark Red Metallic paint, a Saddle convertible top and matching Saddle leather cabin give it a quintessential period color combination, while a rear luggage rack adds another classic grand-touring touch.
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is one of Chevrolet’s most unconventional utility vehicles, combining a forward-control cab with the Corvair’s rear-mounted, air-cooled powertrain and a genuinely clever side-loading pickup bed. Showing 23,258 miles, this example is powered by a 145ci air-cooled flat-six with dual single-barrel carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. Its signature passenger-side loading ramp, rear-mounted engine, compact proportions, and distinctive cab-over styling give the Rampside an identity unlike virtually any other American pickup of the period.
The K5 Blazer is one of the defining full-size American 4x4s of its era, combining the hardware of a traditional Chevrolet truck with a shorter two-door body and removable roof. This 1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer shows 52,293 miles and keeps that classic formula intact with V8 power, an automatic transmission, dual-range four-wheel drive, and solid axles. Its removable fiberglass hardtop adds the open-air element that helped distinguish the K5 from conventional SUVs, while the period-style Rally wheels, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and burgundy cabin complete the unmistakably 1980s presentation.
The 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside Pickup is one of Chevrolet’s most unconventional utility vehicles, combining a forward-control cab with the Corvair’s rear-mounted, air-cooled powertrain and a genuinely clever side-loading pickup bed. Showing 23,258 miles, this example is powered by a 145ci air-cooled flat-six with dual single-barrel carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission. Its signature passenger-side loading ramp, rear-mounted engine, compact proportions, and distinctive cab-over styling give the Rampside an identity unlike virtually any other American pickup of the period.
The K5 Blazer is one of the defining full-size American 4x4s of its era, combining the hardware of a traditional Chevrolet truck with a shorter two-door body and removable roof. This 1984 Chevrolet K5 Blazer shows 52,293 miles and keeps that classic formula intact with V8 power, an automatic transmission, dual-range four-wheel drive, and solid axles. Its removable fiberglass hardtop adds the open-air element that helped distinguish the K5 from conventional SUVs, while the period-style Rally wheels, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and burgundy cabin complete the unmistakably 1980s presentation.
Few vintage 4x4s have the enthusiast following of the first-generation Ford Bronco, and this 1971 Ford Bronco Restomod takes that classic formula in a decidedly performance-oriented direction. Showing approximately 2,242 miles, this build combines a 302ci Ford Racing crate V8 with a Holley 570 CFM Street Avenger 4-barrel carburetor, a 3-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel drive. Finished in Wimbledon White and Guardsman Blue with dual Blue stripes, it also features James Duff suspension, Dana 44 and Ford 9-inch axle hardware, Warn locking hubs, roadster-style doors, a family-style roll cage, and a long list of custom audio and trim upgrades. The result is a Bronco that retains its unmistakable early off-road character while incorporating the mechanical and aesthetic touches enthusiasts look for in a thoughtfully executed restomod.
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