To many people, the only Chevrolet Blazer that counts is the full-size, two-door model, which hit the market in 1969. It combined brawny presence with all-terrain capability and the option to do open-air off-roading. A second-generation version, colloquially known as the “Square Body,” debuted in 1973. It’s safe to say that most people picture one of these two iterations when they think of the Blazer (and definitely not the current EV version). But there was a third-generation Blazer that followed the same basic formula. Unfortunately, it was only in production from 1992-94. Our Pick of the Day, a 1993 Chevrolet Blazer, is from the middle of that short run. It’s currently listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Lolo, Montana.
Not only is Blazer 3.0 a rare breed relative to its immediate successor, which was produced until 1991, but it’s also part of a group of vehicles that went extinct in the 1990s. For the 1995 model year, Chevrolet introduced the full-sized Blazer’s replacement, a four-door model you’ve probably heard of: the Tahoe. The Dodge Ramcharger was discontinued in 1993 (in the U.S., at least—Mexico received a next-generation model). Ford sent its Bronco to the glue factory at the end of the 1996 model year.
Luckily, nobody drove this ’93 Blazer into the ground. In fact, it was visually revived with body work and fresh two-tone dark blue and silver paint. According to the selling dealer, this rig doesn’t have any rust, but it does have lots of new parts, such as the Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires, front suspension, and front wheel bearings.
The 210-horsepower, 300-lb-ft 5.7-liter V8 received updates too. At the front, a new radiator keeps it cool; at the rear, a new exhaust system lets the L05 350 breathe. A 4L60-E four-speed automatic and the four-wheel drive system’s dual-range transfer case help this Blazer make new trails through the outdoors.
On and off the road, the gray cloth interior provides a combination of comfort and convenience. Although the front captain’s chairs are manual, the mirrors, windows, locks, and steering are all power. The two-level dashboard houses the controls for the air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette radio, and equalizer.
Over the past 32 years, this Blazer has racked up less than 75,000 miles. If you want to add to that figure and show other people on the road that Chevy’s iconic SUV didn’t end in 1991, buy this 1993 Chevrolet Blazer for $17,995.
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