Several truly mesmerizing all-terrain vehicles have been released throughout American automotive history. Chevrolet released quite many of them, including the Silverado and the Colorado. However, before these two iconic trucks were released, other off-road capable vehicles such as the K5 Blazer were already dominating the streets.

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Chevy is among the best truck manufacturers. The K5 is one of those classic American trucks that are surprisingly cheap. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why it became popular among people looking for an affordable classic that can handle more than a dirt trail.

10 Golden Boy

The 1970s saw the apparition of dozens of amazing cars. Some of these vehicles, such as the K5 Blazer, are far more stylish than any of the vehicles produced over the last ten years. Classic vehicles have something that newer vehicles simply do not have.

The K5 is far from one of the classics collectors do not want to buy anymore. In fact, it is becoming increasingly popular as some editions are getting cheaper. This '72 K5 Blazer was restored to its somewhat original condition. Not too much fuss here, but enough to have connoisseurs go "nice ride."

9 Camo

It is possible to modify a newer Cadillac Escalade or a Lincoln Navigator into an off-road machine. It would cost an arm and a leg, but it is possible. Though it would not be surprising to see something like this on a loaded Youtuber's channel, there are much better SUVs to modify, such as the Blazer.

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The K5 was allegedly in dire shape when it was first acquired by its owner in 2009. The truck was restored mechanically and turned into a rock crawler. The pictures above truly show that this K5 is made to evolve in the Southwestern region of the country, practically without any issues.

8 Kenda's Blazer

The greatest thing about old-school SUVs is their huge potential. Given the technology available today, it is possible to turn a mundane oldie into a post-apocalyptic machine. Though it may require some serious elbow grease and a decent budget, the results are often extremely satisfying.

This crazy K5 was featured at the 2020 Four-Wheeler Adventure Expo. It is understandably the sort of modified off-road vehicles that belongs to such shows. The custom Blazer is the perfect vehicle to go from one side of the country to the other and make multiple camping stops on the way.

7 Matte

Oftentimes, off-road vehicles tend to look horrible. As the vehicles are meant to be covered in mud or potentially flip over, it is quite understandable that most owners do not focus on making these trucks attractive. There are times however when people simply cannot drive around in a hideous off-road vehicle.

This sleek K5 Blazer is different from most blazers on the list. It is obviously a show-off ride that will not fail to attract most gearheads' attention. That being said, this K5 can still easily maneuver the most intricate trails. Rock crawling? Heavy mudding? Forget about that. You do not want to scratch that matte white paint.

6 Off-Road Wheelies

The 1980s witnessed the decline of the muscle car. The Ford Mustang became a poorly-powered muscle car that both European and Japanese sports cars could easily annihilate. The most respectable car of that decade was the Buick GNX. While muscle cars were disappointing, trucks were becoming the name of the game.

This K5 may not be the sort of vehicle that will obliterate the new Mustang in a straight line. However, it is the type of modified classic trucks that would put some newer trucks to shame off-road. This beast built by Merrick's Garage is a wild beast. It is not made to be on the tarmac. Its habitat is definitely rugged outdoor environments.

5 Fully Restored

When thinking about American vehicles from the 1970s, the first names that come to mind are the Mustang or the El Dorado. Big block V8s coupled with humongous bodies truly defined the first part of the decade. However, domestic carmakers were starting to put an emphasis on more practical vehicles.

Icon is well-known for its builds, especially the Icon 1965 Ford crew cab reformer project. This K5 Blazer is like most of Icon's creations. It is neat, classy, and ready to show your 2020 Ford F-150 owning neighbor that it is game time. Under the hood of this $265,000 K5 sits a 6.2L LS3 V8 that cranks out 430 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque.

4 Another One

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There are very few tuners out there that are very notorious. Out of the hundreds of thousands of tuners available on the market, names such as Roush or Lingenfelter are synonymous with speed and creativity. Others such as the Ringbrothers have earned their stripes over time.

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Ringbrothers are known for a plethora of completely insane builds. The mean Pantera, the overly aggressive 429 Boss Mustang replica, or the AMC Javelin, gearheads nationwide know exactly what the name "Ringbrothers" stands for. Named "The Seaker," this LS3-powered K5 is far from being your older brother's Blazer.

3 Rugged & Simple

California is not just made of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and a bunch of weirdos. Not at all. It is well-known that the Golden State has a lot to offer, ranging from arid deserts such as the Imperial Sand Dunes to more woody and moist areas such as the Tahoe National Forest. It is the perfect state to own an off-road vehicle.

Based in the San Diego area, the owner of this awesome K5 has a backyard that would make most people envious. The wilderness found in the Lakeside area is prime for some off-road action. This lifted K5 is made for such terrains. It is unclear whether the engine received any modifications.

2 All-Terrain

There is definitely something every gearhead should own at least once in their lifetime: a truck that would be comfortable both on the waterfront and on the most challenging trails. Although some gearheads solely focus on speed on quarter-mile results, a cool truck such as this modded K5 Blazer is definitely something to look into.

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This is the sort of K5 Blazer you may see at a Baja truck event. The bucket seats are a tell-tale sign that this truck means business. In fact, it is a street-legal race truck. Do not let the cooler fool you, the 454ci V8 was heavily modified to produce serious horsepower and torque. Remove the cooler (no one likes a beer that has been shaken), and you may see what this K5 Blazer is capable of.

1 Superstar

It is often believed that successful people, namely superstars or business people, solely cruise around in luxurious vehicles. Though it is partly true, there are tons of gearheads among the aforementioned groups of people. These successful folks know cars the same way you do, and can truly appreciate more common vehicles.

This cool K5 Blazer used to belong to Blink 182's drummer Travis Barker. If you are wondering, Blink 182 was big in the late '90s and early 2000s. The superstar's K5 is fitted with an LS3 V8 coupled with a four-speed automatic transmission. It is unclear whether this K5 ever got some off-road action.

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