Debuting for the 1969 model year, the Chevy Blazer was Bowtie’s answer to the Ford Bronco and International Harvester. The K5 Blazer was built on a shorter half-lead Chevy K10 pickup truck frame, giving the Blazer larger proportions than its competitors. For its first year of production, the Blazer was only available in four-wheel drive specification, but a two-wheel drive variant became available in 1970. The first generation of the Blazer would be short-lived, lasting only from 1969 to 1972.
Our feature 1972 Chevy Blazer has been fully restored with a number of important upgrades. Power comes from a 383-cube stroker Small Block with a balanced rotating assembly, full roller valve train, aluminum heads, and a 750 CFM Holley carb sitting on an over RPM intake. Supporting the Small Block is a rebuilt Turbo Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear and front wheels via a New Process 205 transfer case.
The Chevy Blazer is equipped with an upgraded AC Delco air conditioning system, power steering, power disc brakes, new gauges including a tachometer, tilt steering, custom bucket seats upholstered in black and white houndstooth fabric with black leather trim, new carpet, dashboard, visor, kick panel, glass, seals and weatherstripping. A fresh orange-and-white paint scheme is complemented by a restored hard top. The hood is steel with a raised flap. The whole thing rides on a Skyjacker suspension with a four-inch lift, restored Rally wheels with new bushings and covers, and raised white-letter BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A rubber.
This is amazing A first-generation Chevy K5 Blazer sold at Mecum Auctions’ 2026 Glendale sale for $121,000.
Launched in the fall of 1959 for the 1960 model year, the Chevrolet C/K light truck series was a replacement for the 1955-1959 Task Force trucks. The C/K lineup includes light and medium trucks, as well as chassis cabs and full-size SUVs. The nomenclature indicates the drive type, with “C” indicating a two-wheel drive variant, and “K” meaning a four-wheel drive vehicle, so a Chevy C10 for a half-ton, two-wheel drive, or a Chevy K10 for a half-ton, four-wheel drive. From the start, the C/K truck line was developed on a truck chassis, meaning no parts were shared with other GM cars. It is lower, wider, and emphasizes convenience and comfort. The cab roof had solid reinforcement, the frame had a lowered center section to allow for a lower cab, and the coil spring rear axle paired with the independent front suspension on post-1963 trucks provided a superior ride.
The new Chevy C/K platform would arrive in 1967 with a complete redesign. The second generation, dubbed the “Action Line,” used a similar frame and drop-center suspension, but came with an improved body. The new C/K could be had with two-tone paint, automatic transmission, AM-FM radio, full floor mats, and a Chevy Big Block V8 in the 1968 model year. The Action Line C/K trucks would last until the 1972 model year.
The first generation Chevy C10 truck was just as hot as the Chevy Blazer of the same era. It has become a hot property for collectors because you can own a classic car with all the utility of a truck that can be used to run errands, haul goods, move furniture, or be a pseudo-parlor at a drive-in movie.
Our 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne short bed features a frame-up restoration. Refinished with two-stage Flame Red paint over a black and white houndstooth carved bench seat interior, the C10 has new glass, weather stripping, black carpet, door panels, dash pads, power steering, power disc brakes, factory air conditioning, and a Custom Sound retro radio. Power was provided by a 350 cubic inch Small Block producing 300 horsepower and backed by a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission. The whole affair rolls on fifteen-inch Rally wheels with trim rings and center caps, wrapped in whitewall radial tires.
It’s sharp 1972 Chevy C10 Cheyenne short box pickup sold at Mecum Auctions 2026 Kissimmee, Florida event for $75,900.
If given the opportunity to take home one of these beautiful trucks, which one would you park in your garage?
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