Vehicle Description
Don't look now, but this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z/28 is an
icon, and a highly 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. With a killer black-on-red color combination, a powerful
5.0L TPI V8 under the hood, and 89,772 believed original miles,
this slick 1-owner beauty is the one to own if you've been IROC
hunting.
Repainted at some point in the not-too-distant past, it looks quite
authentic in the original Black livery, which is probably the best
possible choice on a car like this. With new IROC-Z 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 a clean bill of health via a
current AutoCheck guarantees that claim), and as a slick-roof,
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. It's a top driver-quality rig for sure, but my
goodness does it shine up bright and lift that curb appeal through
the roof. Things like the taillights, the weather seals, and even
the inserts on the hood remain bright, crisp, and clear.
With deep burgundy cloth 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, 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. A/C, power
windows/locks/mirrors/driver's seat, a tilt steering column, cruise
control, and even the original AM/FM/Cassette 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, which facilitates manual
shifting by being just a few inches from the leather-wrapped wheel.
The gauges are in good shape ahead of the driver, including a
145MPH speedometer, large tachometer, and subsequent auxiliary
dials that all keep an eye on the engine up front. The back seat is
in excellent shape and folds down to make the cargo area downright
massive, and even the bright red carpet that lines the floors isn't
all beaten up from the sun.
GM's bulletproof and powerful 5.0 liter V8 with Tuned-Port
Injection was the standard engine on the IROC-Z, 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. 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 Texas, the chassis is impressively tidy for being
more than 35 years old. The original 16-inch 5-spoke alloys are in
excellent condition with no major curb rash, and wear fresh Kumho
performance radials all around.
Just a nice driver, this car still commands respect on the street
and will surely have a future in the collector car world. Call
today!
