You'll have to be loaded to afford some of the finest vehicles ever, regardless of when they rolled off the line. Some will show their pricey nature to everyone, whereas others will fly under the radar.
Case in point, meet one custom Chevrolet K5 Blazer, which looks out-of-this-world to anyone who knows a thing or two about cars, yet it is still discreet enough to be ignored by those unaddicted to petrol fumes.
You may be wondering why it looks so shiny, and the reason is a complete restoration process. Thus, everything is brand-new, regardless of whether we're talking about the black paint finish, chrome trim, red interior, underbody, engine bay, etc.
Described as an "immaculate" machine, this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a true showstopper worthy of sitting under the spotlight at most car events. Thanks to its independent front and four-link rear suspension, brake discs on all four corners, power steering, and a more modern V8 engine under the hood, it stands out more.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
The mill is none other than GM's 6.0-liter Vortec, which is connected to an automatic transmission. This old-timer also has a removable hardtop for those hot summer days, comes with Bonspeed wheels, air conditioning, and a custom interior said to "ooze style and sophistication." All you have to do is look at the images shared above to see that it is a great build worthy of enjoying its 15 minutes of fame.
Mind you, as with all great machines, this one carries an eye-watering price tag. The vendor, which is Garage Kept Motors in this case, is asking $129,900 to let it go, stating that the odometer shows 634 miles (1,020 km) since the restoration was completed. Thus, you're looking at a brand-new 52-year-old car with a few modern amenities that packs plenty of punch, and we reckon its future owner will mostly treat it as a garage queen.
At $130k, it is not a ride for everyone. In fact, it makes the Cyberbeast, aka the range-topping version of Tesla's Cybertruck, look much more affordable, as the battery-electric supertruck has a sub-$100k starting price in this configuration. You could also buy no fewer than two Chevy Suburbans for the price of this '72 K5 Blazer, two Tahoes, or more than three well-equipped modern-day Blazers.
For what it's worth, you could also get a well-equipped 2024 Cadillac Escalade, or, from $152,295 (MSRP), choose the Escalade-V, with its 682-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter V8. So there you have it, a classic K5 Blazer that costs an arm and a leg. You can check out the online ad here and see it in more pictures to help you decide whether it is worthy of your hard-earned money. So, is it?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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