Chevy Blazer lands for 1969 to battle the Ford Bronco

When the Chevrolet K5 Blazer launched in 1969, it was initially only offered with four-wheel drive.

Two-wheel-drive models were added to the K5 Blazer lineup for the 1970 model year.

The K5 Blazer was larger than its Ford Bronco and International Harvester Scout competition because it was build on the Chevy's full-size C/K pickup truck frames.

Interestingly, the K5 Blazer could be ordered to hold one, two or five passengers.

At launch, a 4.1-liter inline six-cylinder engine served as the base engine option for the K5 Blazer.

A pair of V8 engines was also available: a 5.0-liter and 5.7-liter.

In 1970, a 4.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine was added to the lineup. 

The GMC Jimmy launched in 1970 as the more upscale cousin vehicle to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer.

Small visual updates arrived in 1971 with a new front end design that included redesigned lights and grille.

The first-generation K5 Blazer was produced between 1969 and 1972.