Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 164 public sales of the Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen. The records run from February 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 58 sold at a median of $98,500. The Shifty Estimate for the Blazer is $95,000.
Versions
About the Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen
- Built
- 1969 to 1972
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- SUV
- Engine
- V8, 5.0L
- Power
- 255 hp
The Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen was built from 1969 to 1972.
The Blazer, the most traded version: The first-generation Chevrolet Blazer represents GM's bold entry into the emerging SUV market, directly challenging Ford's Bronco dominance. Built on a shortened C/K pickup platform, the '69-'72 Blazer featured a distinctive removable fiberglass hardtop and fold-down rear window—innovations that defined the segment. Base models came with Chevy's reliable 250 inline-six, though most collectors seek V8-equipped examples, particularly those with the 350 small-block or rare 402 big-block. The clean, purposeful styling by GM Design under Bill Mitchell has aged exceptionally well, making early Blazers increasingly desirable among collectors who appreciate their pre-corporate SUV authenticity. Production totaled around 150,000 units across four years, with convertible-top models being especially sought after. Values have climbed steadily as enthusiasts recognize these trucks as the foundation of America's SUV culture, combining genuine off-road capability with emerging recreational vehicle appeal.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen cost?
In the past 12 months, 58 sold at a median of $98,500. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $65,500 and $126,500. The Shifty Estimate is $95,000.
What is a Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Blazer is $95,000. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 164 public sales since February 2023. 58 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $55,500 on Oct 8, 2026.
Where do Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (3) and Mecum Auctions (1).
How many miles do Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen examples have when they sell?
Across the last 15 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 27,000 miles. The lowest showed 3 miles and the highest 93,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Chevrolet Blazer K5 1st Gen. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.