If you frequent this site, you’re no doubt familiar with vintage Land Rover Defenders and Ford Broncos and the insane sums people pay for resto-modded versions of them. But you might not know that the Chevy K5 Blazer, specifically the 1969–1975 models that offered a convertible top, is fast joining their ranks.

Before 2020, no K5 Blazer had sold for more than $50,000 on Bring a Trailer. Since Jan 1, 2020, 15 have sold for more than $50,000 —and three have gone north of $100,000. In fact, the third of the six-figure auctions is still live, and this particular Blazer is exquisite.

Phoenix-based Hogie Shine’s has overhauled a 1969 K5 Blazer. They took a “better than the original” approach with great attention to detail. Visually, it’s stunning. It had a body-off two-tone repaint in Toyota Quicksand and Mercedes Cirrus White with added chrome trim. The interior may be even more incredible with drool-worthy Carrara Tan upholstery with Dixxon flannel inserts and blue contrast stitching on the seats.

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Besides the looks, pretty much every facet of making it pleasant to drive in 2020 has been taken care of. It has a new 6.0-liter V8 with a four-speed automatic and an Atlas two-stick transfer case. It uses a new leaf suspension with Fox 2.0 shocks and 37-inch BF Goodrich Mud-terrain tires. It has power steering, extra sound-deadening installation and revamped sound and HVAC systems. Hogie Shine’s also added a custom-fabricated roll bar for safety. Even the refurbished white top got new gas struts.

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As of this writing, the bidding is at $115,000, though there’s still time for a late flurry to push it into second place all-time for a BaT Blazer auction. If prices continue to rise for these, Chevy may regret wasting the Blazer nameplate on a road-going crossover.

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