Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1971 Chevrolet Blazer. “The forward looking collector will note that classic pickup trucks are just getting started - and there are plenty of underpublicized specimens out there” Autoweek Magazine February 2016. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare bird!
HISTORY:
The cover of the April 1969 issue of Motor Trend heralded the introduction of an entirely new automotive category—the two-door sport utility vehicle based on a shortened full-size pickup truck. The vehicle was the Chevrolet Blazer and, from its introduction in 1969 until its successor, the two-door Chevrolet Tahoe was discontinued in 1999, it was often the best-selling vehicle in its class.
Own this incredible, one-owner Blazer in its unrestored condition. You will not come across another all original Blazer kept as well as this one. See photo of original 1971 title.
The original K5 was a short wheelbase truck. It was available in 1969 as 4-wheel drive only; in 1970, a two-wheel-drive model was offered. There were four choices for power plants: the 250 in straight-6, the 292 straight-6, the 307V8, and the 350 V8.
The Blazer was designed and marketed to compete with International Harvester Scout and the Ford Bronco. Both of these were originally aimed at the short Jeep CJ series, which were much smaller than other trucks. The great innovation of the Blazer was to simply offer a shortened pickup truck, which both increased interior space, and lowered the cost of production with a shared platform. The Blazer quickly became popular. For the first time, it married the off-road capabilities of the Scout with the "luxury" features like air conditioning and automatic transmissions routinely available on pickup trucks. By 1970, the Blazer was already outselling both of its older rivals. Ford, Dodge, and even Jeep would counter with similar shortened pickups, with the Dodge Ramcharger and Jeep Cherokee. It also came as a convertible.[3]
The two-wheel drive version came with independent front suspension and rear trailing arms, both with coil springs. The four-wheel drive version had a solid front axle and used leaf springs front and rear. Both versions used drum brakes at all four corners until 1971, when the entire GM light truck line got standard front discs. A tachometer was optional.[4]
There was also a choice between a three-speed automatic transmissionTurbo Hydromatic (TH350), a three-speed manual transmission, and a four-speed Synchromesh (SM465) manual transmission, often referred to as the "granny gear" due to its 465:1 low first gear. Two transfer cases were offered: the Dana 20, available only with the manual transmissions, or the NP-205, available with both types of transmissions. The Blazer had 8 inches (200 mm) of ground clearance and an approach angle of 35°.[1] Source: Wikipedia
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE AND DOCUMENTED ONE OWNER BLAZER. LOOK AT THE DOCUMENTATION PICTURES OF THE INCLUDED ITEMS. IT IS TRULY AMAZING.
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR:
- Immaculate, straight body with original Ochre Mustard metallic finish.
- Original wheels and hubcaps.
- Proper CST and K/5 badging throughout.
- Clean, uncut chrome bumpers.
- White hardtop.
INTERIOR:
- Original brown vinyl bucket seats up front.
- Rear bench was kept in storage until recently - brand new.
- Brown carpet and trim are spotless.
- Original radio and heater.
- Original glove box tag with options list from factory.
MECHANICAL:
- All original 350 CI V8
- 4 barrel carb.
- Power steering & power brakes.
- 95,403 miles indicated.
DISCLOSURE:
- Small chips or paint imperfections. (See detailed picture)
Own this vintage 1971 Chevrolet Blazer at wholesale cost. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the transport of your new vehicle. We can handle all shipping arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to protect your investment. We use Central Dispatch and they ensure all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
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