1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4 4-speed

I drive one of them Chevrolet has resurrected the legendary nameplate for the 2019 model year with the all-new Blazer. It’s an attractive crossover that offers plenty of power and a pleasant ride quality. I don’t have a problem with it in its modern form, but others do. Whenever the new Blazer comes up in conversation, the inevitable response from the people I talk to is always this: “They should bring it back as an off-road vehicle like the old one.” If you feel the same way, check us out ‘s Daily Pick, this is a 1974 Chevrolet Blazer 4X4 listed by a ClassicCars.com dealer.

It has all the boxy, rugged charm that the Trail Blazers were previously known for, plus some notable advantages. The “square body” comes from one of the few models Chevrolet offers for the Blazer, which features a removable fiberglass hardtop that covers the front and rear seats as well as the cargo area. Before the selling dealer purchased it, it underwent a body restoration that changed the color from its original Greek Bronze to an orange and white combination. The wheels have also been updated with a newer set of BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/As. You may notice that there are no manual locking hubs on the front. That’s because the four-wheel-drive V8 1974 Blazers were equipped with a full-time system. As Chevrolet says, “Provides all the traction you need for off-road driving add Improved stability and active driving control on rainy or icy highways. “

Of course, the interior was also redone as part of the restoration process. Like the exterior, its color has changed – from saddle vinyl to brown vinyl with gray cloth inserts. This is an original four-speed Blazer, so you have to shift your own gears, but it does come with a convenient center console, power steering, and power front disc brakes.

There’s still a 350 under the hood, but it’s a modern crate engine from BluePrint Engines, complete with headers that flow into a dual exhaust system. According to the dyno sheet that comes with the rig, the new V8 pumps out 306 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque.

The Blazer may not be what it once was, but a love for classic styles has allowed many of them to be preserved or restored. This vintage blazer with cosmetic and mechanical updates can be yours for just $69,900.

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