Chevrolet Blazer K5
Description
If you are looking for a classic thoroughbred off-roader with selectable all-wheel drive, a Chevrolet Blazer K5 is the perfect choice. The car was completely overhauled, fitted with a new cardan shaft and new brakes at the rear, the drums were turned off and the brake cylinders replaced. The underbody was also cleaned of rust and sealed. The engine was replaced approx. 80,000 kilometers ago with a new 5.7 liter replacement engine and, in conjunction with the RSK silencer, provides a very throaty V8 sound.
Inside, an extremely high-performance audio system provides the right acoustics and the interior is still original. The beautiful paintwork was sprayed on the car by a professional world champion body painter. A corresponding certificate is waiting to be admired in the glove compartment.
To match the dark purple paintwork, the hardtop was covered with purple imitation snakeskin - a matter of taste but somehow cool.
If the roof is removed and the weather doesn't approve, a new, dark blue bikini top is available in the trunk to keep the rain out of the comfortable interior.
In addition to the bikini top, there is space for a whole set of original black steel rims with tires, which are part of the veteran-approved K5.
You can find the video of the K5 at the bottom of this page.
This vehicle has already been sold.
Model history
The history of the Blazer K5 begins in 1969 - as Chevrolet's answer to the off-road sports and utility vehicle models of the competition. This was embodied by the Ford Bronco, the Jeep Cherokee and the International Harvester Scout. As Chevrolet used the platform of its pickups for the Blazer, the K5 was somewhat larger than its rivals and, as a two-door model, easily offered space for five people. A fiberglass roof extending from the passenger compartment to the rear could be removed for maximum freedom. The first models only had permanent all-wheel drive and from 1970 rear-wheel drive was also offered. All-wheel drive was now selectable and most models were sold as all-wheel drives.
The first vehicles were powered by a 4.1 liter engine and from 1970 onwards, 4.8 liter in-line six-cylinder engines and the 5.0 liter and 5.7 liter V8 engines were used. The latter churned out a decent 255 hp. In 1970, General Motors, Chevrolet's parent company, introduced the GMC Jimmy, which was intended to meet higher demands but was based on the same platform and body as the Blazer K5.
In 1973, the Blazer K5 underwent a facelift, which resulted in a modified front end and rounder lines, among other things. The 2nd generation was born and was produced steadily over the years with minor, sometimes cosmetic modifications until 1991. The optional fully open driver's cab was initially retained, but in 1976 it was replaced by a removable fiberglass roof, which only reached as far as the first row of seats. The driver and front passenger now always sat in the dry thanks to the roof-supporting B-pillar, which was fixed into the bodywork.
The engine range was expanded in the course of the 2nd generation with a 6.6 liter V8 and a 6.2 liter Detroit Diesel V8. In the mid-1980s, Chevrolet produced a military vehicle based on the Blazer K5, known as the M1009. This was characterized by a more robust wheel suspension, adapted electrics, additional front protection, the absence of air conditioning and the uniform olive green or camouflage matt paint finish.
Details
- 190,500 km (engine approx. 80,000 km)
- 1. inv. 01.09.1986
- Veterans MFK 09.11.2017
- 5.7 liter V8 engine
- 255 HP
- Type certificate X
- Master number 315.255.636
- Chassis 1G8EK18H5GF177502
- Unladen weight 2,200 kg
- Payload 566 kg
- Towing capacity 2,000 kg
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