There are three basic types of hybrids. The first is the European exotics of the 1960s and 1970s powered by American V8s, such as the Monteverde High Speed and Iso Grifo. The second type of hybrid is something we see a lot of these days: vehicles equipped with an electric motor, a battery, and an internal-combustion engine. The third variety of hybrid combines the fun of off-roading with the pleasure of open-air driving, such as our Pick of the Day. You can find this 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4X4 listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Milford, Michigan.
If you’re familiar with the old-school Blazers, you probably know that 1975 was the last year for the one-piece removable hardtop. The 1976 model year brought a steel half top over the front seats and a removable rear cap that covered the rear seats and cargo area.
However, this Blazer isn’t your ordinary ’76. It was restored in 2021, a process which brought fresh white paint, an NOS grille, and a new saddle tan interior with Vintage Air A/C and Dakota Digital gauges.
Without a doubt, the most notable part of this ’76 Blazer is what isn’t there: the half top and the removable rear cap. Someone converted it to go fully topless and equipped it with a slant-back canvas roof that can be fully closed, partially open once the plastic side and rear windows are rolled up, or removed.
The changes didn’t stop there. As part of the overhaul, a new 350ci V8 crate engine was installed and paired with a rebuilt 700R4 four-speed automatic and a rebuilt New Process dual-range transfer case that delivers the engine’s grunt to the locking front hubs and a set of 15-inch polished aluminum wheels wrapped in General Grabber tires.
It may be cold right now, but spring will be here before you know it. That’s a great time to get outdoors, which you’ll be able to see, hear, and feel all around you in this 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4X4. You can do that for $59,476.
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