Vehicle Description
Don't look now, but this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z/28 is an
icon, and a collectable one at that. If you grew up in the '80s,
this was the car to beat on the street, with an awesome combination
of traditional muscle car acceleration and impressive handling.
Repainted in White Diamond Pearl to a high standard, the new finish
is a welcome update from its original plain white. With new decals
installed at the same time, it's the ideal throwback to the 80s
that still looks like a million bucks today. It has never been
wrecked or rusty, obviously, and as a non-T-top car it feels tight
and well-composed. That's all proof that this car has led a very
easy Texas life, unlike so many of its siblings which were often
victims of their low price and high performance. The ground effects
remain in great shape, and it still carries its original fog lamps
up front. Seriously, if you're familiar with these cars, you know
their fate but this one seems to have escaped and is instead on its
way to being a legitimate collector's item. Things like the
taillights, the weather seals, and even the black inserts on the
hood remain bright, crisp, and clear.
With two-tone bucket seats, this Camaro is a lot more upscale than
its price tag would suggest, both then and now. The interior is in
excellent condition, having been redone from its original red, and
it has a comfortable, welcoming look. That cloth upholstery holds
you in place during spirited driving, and with a long list of
comfort and convenience options this one is a no-compromises V8
muscle car. R134a A/C, power windows, a tilt steering column,
cruise control, and an AM/FM radio all make the IROC feel like the
top-of-the-line car that it is. The center console houses most of
the controls, plus the shifter for the 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission that matches nicely with the leather-wrapped wheel.
The gauges are in great shape, although the anemic 85 MPH
speedometer is kind of a wet blanket, but it fits nicely within the
tidy dash. The back seat is in excellent shape and folds down to
make the cargo area downright massive.
GM's bulletproof and powerful 5.0 liter V8 with Tuned-Port
Injection was the standard engine on the IROC, and was more than
competitive with the Ford unit from across town. As a small block
Chevy, it's also insanely easy to modify, which also explains why
so many Camaros went to meet their makers prematurely. Fortunately,
this one is all stock and recently rebuilt (along with the
transmission) and it runs beautifully. Turn the key and it fires
quickly, settling into a cackling V8 idle that suits the flashy
muscle car perfectly. Lots of fresh maintenance parts under the
hood means that this one has been loved, and thanks to a lifetime
in the warm, dry south, the chassis is impressively tidy for being
more than 30 years old. The original 16-inch alloys are in
excellent condition with no curb rash and wear 245/50/16 BFGoodrich
performance radials.
More than just a nice driver, this car still commands respect on
the street and will surely have a future in the collector car
world. And with that curb appeal, it won't last long. Call
today!