1988 Chevrolet Blazer K5

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“The Full-Size Blazer has quite a heritage—one which began in 1969 when Blazer emerged as America’s original full-size sport utility vehicle. Many model years later, it is still the ideal vehicle for the adventurer who really wants to go off into the horizon,” wrote Chevrolet of its 1988 Blazer. 

While Jeep, International, and Ford had been making small off-road vehicles, it was GM that took the lead in scaling up small off-road-oriented, multi-purpose vehicles to the half-ton pickup platform with the introduction of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer in 1969. Essentially a K10 pickup with a short integral box as part of the interior, the K5 Blazer pioneered the pickup-based SUV. An easily unbolted fiberglass top or a more uncommon vinyl soft top with a tailgate/liftgate configuration in the rear made for an eminently usable cargo area.  

For the second generation, the Blazer’s top was abbreviated, only covering the rear section aft of the cab, remaining largely unchanged until production ended in 1991. With powerful gas and diesel V8 engines and four-wheel drive, the “Full-size Blazer is impressive, whether you need riding comfort, cargo capacity or a tough combination of both,” and this restored and upgraded Blazer K5 is proof.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Burnyzz Collection 

• Restored by Atlanta Auto Restoration  

• Refinished rust-free body in two-tone red over tan 

• Powered by a rebuilt 350 cu-in (5.7-liter) V8 with Fast Fuel injection 

• 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission with B+M converter controller 

• Four-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case 

Features 

• New vinyl interior 

• Dual front shocks  

• Eaton locking rear differential 

• BFGoodrich 33x12.50 tires 

• 15x10 custom aluminum wheels 

• CB radio  

• Kenwood AM/FM/CD  

• JL Audio speakers 

Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows on 4 December 1999: “Accident reported: moderate damage with another motor vehicle” and “Damage to left side.” No damage is evident on this restored Blazer. 

Included 

• Keys 

 Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1988 Chevrolet Blazer K5 in Alabama, Georgia—including restoration by Atlanta Auto Restoration—and now Florida.  

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.