KOURTNEY Kardashian posted an Instagram story of her husband Travis Barker sitting inside of his custom vintage truck.
The Instagram post shows Barker’s Chevrolet K5 Blazer that sells for an average of $50k.
Chevrolet’s K5 was popular among off-road hobbyists due to its short wheelbase, rectangular body, and removable top.
Some of the most famous K5 Blazers from 1973 to 1991 featured this rectangular body concept.
Barker spent two months getting his K5 customized through mechanic Don Hogan at Hogie Shines in Phoenix, Arizona.
Hogan specializes in K5-K10 Blazers, autoevolution reports.
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Hogan called the K5 a: “rig the whole family can drive and enjoy,”
This orange K5 isn’t Barker’s first K5 vehicle.
Barker sold a custom 1972 Chevrolet K5 for $440k at a 2020 Barrett-Jackson auction, autoevolution reports.
Barker was documented driving his previous 1972 Chevrolet K5 as early as 2015.
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Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale ad for Barker’s 1972 K5 reads: “This custom Chevrolet K5 features a new LS3 V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, with 1,962 miles since restoration.
“It rides on a raised suspension with Bilstein shocks and Black Rock wheels wrapped in Nitto Trail Grappler 35x12.50 tires.
“The exterior is finished in Gunmetal Gray and features 7-inch Vision VX series headlights. The interior features black leather seats, air conditioning, Dakota Digital gauges, and a custom aftermarket sound system.”
Autosaur notes highlight-worthy specs within Barker’s sold K5 as:
- An LS3 Corvette/Camaro engine
- Powder-coated roll bars
- A bikini top
Barker’s previous K5 was built by Delmo’s of Burbank, CA, and Empire Fabrication.
The sold K5’s soft-top and interior were completed by Fat Lucky’s upholstery, the LED strip roof lighting came from Rigid Industries, and the tires from Nitto.
There’s a steady increase in the Chevrolet K5’s value, with the car selling for between $10k-$20k on average, autoevolution reports.
The K5 dated back to 1969 and was discontinued in 1994.
