Vehicle Description
You may have noticed a trend lately, with these big full-sized
Blazers slipping in and out of our showroom with increasing
frequency. These are obviously no longer just old SUVs, they're
gaining a lot of support in the collector car community, making
this 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4x4 a very attractive
proposition.
White looks pretty darned good on the full-sized K-series Blazer,
and it was likely refinished not too long ago so it looks great.
The results speak for themselves, and as you can see in the photos,
this big rig looks amazing, especially with that cowl-induction
hood. 1989 was a while ago, but the color combination is timeless
and this truck looks at home on today's highways and dirt roads as
much as it did twenty-five years ago and will probably continue to
do so for decades to come. Fit and finish are to OEM standards,
which means it's nice but not so nice you're afraid to get it
dirty, and they went the extra mile and made sure the composite
rear top was in great shape before spraying it to match the
bodywork. Bright chrome bumpers add the right amount of glitter for
an '80s cruiser and details like the grille and tinted side windows
are in excellent condition. It also includes a set of step plates
for passengers, as well as a tubular step out back that fits into
the trailer hitch.
The interior is a nice mix of new stuff and nicely preserved
original components. They blend seamlessly so nothing looks too new
or too worn, and it's obvious that someone took good care of this
truck. Familiar GM red fabric is all-day comfortable and the bucket
seats give you a commanding view of the road. The door panels and
dash are original and show a little age, but like the rest of the
truck, they've obviously had a good life and aren't dry and cracked
from UV exposure. Options include power windows and locks, factory
A/C, a tilt column, and a lockable center console with cup holders
that's as useful as it looks. The original '80s cassette radio was
dumped in favor of a more modern AM/FM/CD head unit that powers
speakers throughout the interior in the usual locations. There's
also a full-sized spare living in the cargo bay, so you don't
clutter up the truck's good looks with an exterior mount, and since
the carpets are protected with a giant carpeted mat, you won't
worry about using it as intended.
The engine is a rugged, dependable, and torquey 350 cubic inch V8,
still dressed in full factory equipment. Sticking to the OEM
components is always a smart idea, especially when reliability
matters, and it means that this big rig starts easily, idles well,
and runs down the road with a minimum of fuss. Thanks to a
quick-shifting 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and a
2-speed transfer case, it's actually a decent highway cruiser that
would make a great go-anywhere vacation vehicle for the outdoorsman
in your life. The heavy-duty 4-wheel-drive suspension gives it a
towering presence and the ability to climb over some seriously
broken surfaces, and there's a cool Flowmaster exhaust system that
has dual outlets and a great sound. It sits right on a set of shiny
aluminum wheels and big BFGoodrich all-terrain radials
It's only going to get harder to find trucks like this in the
coming years, so take this one home today and start enjoying the
newest segment of our fast-growing hobby. Call now!
