Vehicle Description
Jeep invented the personal 4x4, Ford made it popular, and trucks
like this 1979 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4X4 Cheyenne perfected the
breed. Blending just the right amounts of go-anywhere truck
durability with creature comforts and practicality, the Blazer was
a mainstay of popular automotive culture for decades, and few are
better suited to that legacy than this beautiful 4x4.
The fantastic, top driver-quality Midnight Black paint job
replicates the factory color and looks so darn good on the Blazer's
squared-off body lines. There's plenty of Chevy pickup truck DNA in
there, but who can argue with the result when it looks this good?
The proportions are ideal for a big yet personal SUV, and with the
removable hardtop, it's fairly easy to transform it into a
fun-in-the-sun machine for a day at the beach. The idea of having
fun in this truck was clearly the driving force behind the
freshening, since it isn't trailer queen perfect, but rather a
great blend of restored and original components that ensure you
won't think twice about climbing behind the wheel and putting it to
use. It fits together quite well, the doors close easily, and
there's zero evidence that it has ever been wrecked or abused. The
simple chrome grille and front bumper, a few sought-after Cheyenne
badges in all the correct places, and a shiny rear bumper add just
enough sparkle to make this truck look dressed up anywhere it goes.
Whether on the trail or at the car show, this Blazer turns
heads.
Twin bucket seats with original bright red seat covers, original
red carpets, and original Cheyenne-spec door panels anchor a
stylish and functional, all-original interior that proves how
impeccably well-cared for this SUV has always been. Today, we might
find the inside of the Blazer absurdly spacious, but that's the
great thing about old vehicles like this, particularly when they're
also practical and functional. The rear vinyl bench is original,
too, and it makes this a comfortable 5-passenger vehicle that'll
truly go almost anywhere. By 1979, the Blazer was getting more
luxurious, and it feels great to settle behind the big 2-spoke
wheel for a long cruise or a crawl down your favorite trail. The
original Delco AM/FM radio is still in the dash and it includes
options like factory A/C, a tilt steering column, and power
steering and power front disc brakes. Open the tailgate and even
with the back seat in place there's still plenty of cargo space for
just about anything you'll need and the rear seat is easily removed
for the same sized bed as a short-bed pickup.
The 350 cubic inch V8 is beautifully detailed and is the perfect
companion if you're going somewhere remote. It's quite stock, which
is great for reliability, and it might just be too clean to spend
any time playing in the dirt. They resisted the urge to add a few
chrome dress-up parts, and it's somewhat unusual to find a Blazer
that looks this tidy under the hood. It runs superbly, starting
easily and idling with a muscular rumble from the upgraded dual
exhaust system. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission that was fully rebuilt in 2016, plus a 2-speed
transfer case that feeds power to the axles at both ends. Even at
the stock ride height, it'll climb over big obstacles and strong
shocks and recent leaf springs keep it from being too rough a ride.
Factory Rally wheels are in great shape and carry 31x10.50-15
BFGoodrich white-letter radials that complete the go-anywhere
look.
Big Blazers are big fun, and with this Southern truck that's ready
to hit the trails, you can combine work and play without changing a
thing. This one is as clean as they come, is unmolested, and has
the most desirable color combo. And with only 62,198 believe actual
miles on the clock, it's probably the best preserved Blazer you'll
ever see. Bottom line: It won't last long. Call today!
