Vehicle Description
For go-anywhere utility and rugged good looks, it's hard to beat
the Chevy Blazer. This 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 4x4 has an awesome
look that still resonates today, a combination of ruggedness and
sportiness that few other SUVs have been able to duplicate. It's
also one of the most amazing survivors we've ever seen, with just
48,952 original miles and an extremely impressive level of
preservation.
The K5's proportions are almost perfect: compact enough to go
almost anywhere, but with a square-jawed functionality that makes
it a popular off-roading choice today. The glossy red paint job on
this one is factory-applied enamel, and it's quite remarkable
today, especially given how red is prone to fading. As with any
vehicle of this vintage, there were a few bumps and bruises here
and there, but you'll be hard pressed to find any evidence of
previous sins on it today. Obviously someone really loved this
truck. We'll admit that the white fiberglass top has been repainted
and looks almost new, but the rest is just the way the factory did
it nearly 40 years ago. Other noteworthy details include the bright
trim, which is also in excellent condition, and the front grille
that isn't chipped, cracked, or damaged in anyway. Have we
mentioned how amazing this truck really is?
The red vinyl bucket seat interior is also very much OEM and the
craftsmanship is excellent. High-back buckets wear factory covers
that are far more detailed than any of the reproduction stuff. The
original door panels show some light wear and signs of age, but
nothing major, and even the carpets seem to be amazingly well
preserved. Completely free of UV damage or cracks, the dash pad
itself is a testament to how beautifully preserved this truck
really is. The gauges are bright and crisp, the brushed metal
surrounds are in excellent condition and the center console offers
a pair of useful cup holders as well as plenty of storage. Cold
factory A/C is also part of the deal, along with things like power
steering and brakes, and an automatic transmission with column
shift. The original Am/FM radio still lives in the center of the
dash and yes, that's the original 1979 Uniroyal spare tire living
out back.
Mechanically, the truck is ready to hit the trails thanks to its
original, numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8 under the hood. It's
been nicely detailed and you can tell they went the extra mile to
make it look very OEM, from the turquoise engine enamel to the
exhaust manifolds that were removed, bead blasted, and clear-coated
to look new. There's a new dual exhaust system that deviates
slightly from the original spec, but we sure like the way it sounds
and it definitely adds some attitude. The undercarriage has also
been extensively detailed so it looks almost new, including the
bright red floors and satin black chassis. A TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission powers the original 2-speed transfer case,
which doles out power to the front and rear axles. Stock Rally
wheels were original equipment and now carry big 33x12.50-15
white-letter radials that really fill the fenders properly.
These trucks will never go out of style, and this might just be the
best unrestored original truck we've ever seen. Take advantage of
this opportunity, because survivors like this don't come around
very often. Call today!
