Vehicle Description
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
A concept created partially by Roger Penske, the International Race
Of Champions our IROC would pit all star drivers from numerous
venues of racing, against each other in similarly prepared cars.
Except for the first season, those cars were provided by Chevrolet,
and they chose to feature the Camaro.
This IROC version of the 1987 Camaro is in full IROC street garb.
Special painted badging, a low slung windshield, some fairings, a
convertible version, and a powerful 5.0 liter throttle body fuel
injection engine were just a few of the features that were added to
this 1 of 744 version of the Camaro which is currently owned by a
collector who only takes it to shows.
Exterior
A red respray covers the straight steel body panels, fairings and
front built in spoiler of the car. IROC Z in white fade is seen on
each door, as well as Z28 tuned port injection in silver badge on
the front lower fender. Black V style hood lovers are in the center
of the hood. A black canvas convertible top is on and presents as
like new. A lower thin black and white trimming races completely
around the car and breaks up the red paint. On front dual
rectangular headlights are inset and an upper hood appears to make
the car growl at you. On the back the iconic wrap around Camaro
taillights are looking good. 16-inch restored silver polished 5
spoke Camaro rims are attached to all 4 corners, and noted as
"front" and "rear" wheels because of different offsets. This was
the only year with the CHMSL mounted onto the rear spoiler.
Interior
A snazzy deep black broadcloth bowls you over in bucket seat
configuration shows angled tuck and roll stitching in the middle
panels on seat and back. Bolsters are smooth and all bordered with
gray piping. This also holds true for the rear 2 plus 2 seats which
individually fold down for rear compartment access. A black console
and dash, house all the critical instrumentation, as well as
climate controls, radio and automatic shift lever. Power windows
are installed. Power locks, power steering, power brakes, and power
toggle mirrors are working and are great conveniences with this
sports car. A plastic hard tonneau covering in black hides the top
very nicely. A shout out to the door panels which have a square and
rectangle space age design using black vinyl, carpeting and molded
plastic with some wood applique peppering the toggle and actuator
panel.
Drivetrain
Under the hood in a nice clean original engine bay is a 305ci V8.
It has electronic fuel injection atop which gives plenty of smooth
power. On back a 4-speed automatic (700R4) transmission. All this
attached to a 10-bolt 2.73 Gear rear axle.
Undercarriage
Some heavy surface rust is noted on the suspension and driveshaft
and rear pumpkin. Floorpans show some invasive rust with some
having been remediated, some not. The frame rail holding the rear
roll pan and bumper is showing invasive rust. Power front brakes
and power rear drums are on, as well as independent coil sprung
front suspension, and torque arm with coil springs for the
back.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and smooth idle until the warmup was afforded to
me. I slipped into the black broadcloth interior and was grabbed by
the seats. A shift into "D" and I was off like a prom dress, with
great acceleration, smooth automatic shifting, and good handling on
the test track. She's able to cruise at highway speeds easily, and
air was blowing cold. I had the convertible down for my test and it
was a pleasant experience with plenty of airflow from the outside
and the cold A/C blowing. The top worked smoothly and is manually
operated.
Except for the badging, this car is disguised as a mild mannered
everyday 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. A look under the hood, as well as
the IROC status option package B4Z, makes it anything but mild
mannered. All in very good condition, this car is a definite goer,
but can also be viewed at any car show you may want to drive it to.
Go ahead, get in and turn it over...well the engine, keep the
wheels down on the ground, although they have a tendency to spin
when you get goosey with your boot!
VIN DECODE
1G1FP31H8H148433
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
FP-Camaro
3-2 Door Convertible
1-Manual Belts
H-305ci V8
8-Check Digit
H-1986
N-Norwood, Oh Assy Plant
148433-Sequential Unit Number
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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