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!