Vehicle Description
Don't discount the appeal of a third-gen Camaro, because cars like
this 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z/28 ragtop offer a ton of
performance for not a lot of cash. And because they've always been
so affordable, the ones still on the road and unmodified are the
proverbial "cream puffs" that have led easy lives. You want to
relive the '90s, this is the ideal way to do it!
This really was the top of the food chain back in the early '90s, a
bright red Z/28 ragtop. Sure, the Corvettes might have been faster
but a 'Vette was your dad's car. No, this Camaro had it going on in
1990 and if you owned one, you were truly The Man. With just about
75,000 original miles, this one is pretty darned nice, including
the sizzling Bright Red paint which is a recent repaint that's
probably better than original. Updated ground effects kept the Z's
identity intact but smoothed things out a bit, and that deep chin
spoiler hasn't been abused by tall curbs or steep driveways and
still looks almost new. Fit and finish in '90 were decent (after
all, they'd been making these cars for nearly a decade at that
point) and this car still attracts attention on the street. Black
and silver stripes are used to great effect without being
over-done, and the convertible also received a subtle ducktail rear
spoiler that's ideal with the long rear deck offered by the
convertible body style.
The gray cloth interior is likewise in great shape and remains
comfortable and user-friendly. As with the exterior, the interior
shows only minor wear and signs of age on the upholstery and the
seats still feel as firm as they did in the showroom. By 1990,
airbags were standard equipment, so it was a lot easier to get
comfortable in the convertible and the grippy fabric and
leather-wrapped wheel are certainly appropriate for a car that can
corner like this one. Camaros came loaded with features, but this
one also includes options like A/C, power windows and locks, cruise
control, a tilt steering column, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. The
gauges show big yellow markings that give the Camaro a unique look
from behind the wheel. A recent black canvas convertible top fits
superbly and while the trunk is not exactly spacious, it's usefully
shaped for overnight bags on a road trip. And remarkably, it
includes a space-saver spare, something you only rarely see still
in these cars.
The 5.0-liter Tuned Port Injection V8 was standard equipment in the
Z/28 and when paired with the 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission, makes for a car with a bit of a split personality.
Drive it gently, and it's happy to trundle through traffic without
a complaint. But stomp on the loud pedal and it reacts with a stout
torque curve that can light up the tires almost at will. The engine
bay is quite stock, a rarity on one of the most modifiable cars
ever created, and it has been properly maintained so no worries
about a car that has been laid up for decades needing major
service. The underside is pretty clean and it's quite unlikely that
this car has ever seen weather more severe than a spring shower. A
new exhaust system features a fresh catalytic converter, so it's
legal in all 50 states and the suspension isn't as harsh as you
remember; it's a nice cruiser. Machine-finished 16-inch alloy
wheels were part of the package (these were recently refinished)
and they wear 245/50/16 BFGoodrich T/A radials all around.
Go ahead and try to find a fresher 3rd generation Camaro
convertible. This is a great find, already outfitted just the way
you would have ordered yours back in 1990. Call today!