Vehicle Description
Don't look now, but this 1985 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.
Dialed-in and presented in top-driver quality condition, this IROC
looks quite authentic in the original Bright Yellow livery, which
is probably the best possible choice on a car like this. With
original decals offsetting the light-yellow shade, it's the ideal
throwback to the 80s that still looks like a million bucks on the
road today. It has never been wrecked (and the Vehicle History
Report backs that up) or rusty, obviously, and as a somewhat rare
non-T-top car it feels tight and well-composed in a way that's
befitting its relatively low mileage. That's all proof that this
car has led a very easy life, unlike so many of its siblings which
were often victims of their low price and high performance. The
ground effects remain in good shape with minimal road rash, 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 instead is 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 awesome black cloth contour bucket seats, this Camaro is a lot
more upscale than its price tag would suggest, both then and now.
The interior is in very good condition, particularly considering
its age, and it has a comfortable, sporty look with the 'Camaro'
script in the seat inserts. 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. A/C
(which will need servicing to blow cold), power
windows/locks/seats, a tilt steering column, cruise control, and a
Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo 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. The gauges are in great shape, although the anemic 85
MPH speedometer is kind of a wet blanket, but there's a full set of
original auxiliary dials keeping an eye on the engine up front. The
back seat is in excellent shape and folds down to make the
super-clean cargo area look 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, suggesting that it hasn't been raced or
abused, and it still runs beautifully thanks to signs of
maintenance and service throughout. 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 35 years old. The original 16-inch alloys are in
excellent condition with only limited imperfections, and wear fresh
245/50/16 Kumho performance radials.
A nice driver with low miles and tons of preservation, this car
still commands respect on the street and will surely have a future
in the collector car world. Call today!