Vehicle Description
1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
Where did the Z28 moniker come from? It was the next code after Z27
on the RPO list. In 1967 GM wanted to produce just enough Camaros
for racing in the Trans Am series, they developed a car for it but
couldn't come up with a name for it. The RPO assigned to this
package was Z28, so they called it that since it was a catchy
phrase. In 1968 it became a separate model for Camaros.
For consignment, a beautiful example of the IROC Z28 from 1986 with
an odometer showing 37,423 title verified actual miles on this well
maintained and garage kept car, there are no hidden surprises. This
beauty is a turn key, ready to roll out of the halls of the Classic
Auto Mall, and into your driveway, or down Main Street! With some
recent maintenance on the transmission and in excellent condition,
it's hard to walk past this 3 ownerexample of the fabled Z28 and
IROC without taking a second or third look.
Exterior
Very appealing to the eye Flame Red covers the straight steel body
panels, fairings and front built in spoiler of the car. A curved
glass rear greenhouse deck offering up plenty of storage is seen on
the back. IROC Z badging in a gray fade is seen on each door, as
well as Z28 tuned port injection in another color fade of gray for
the badge on the front lower fenders. Menacing hood louvers, a full
steel roof and small tail spoiler are seen on this car as well.
Polished and painted 16-inch 5 spoke Camaro silvermags are attached
to all 4 corners and noted as "front" and "rear" wheels because of
different offsets and are wrapped in 245/50R16 Cooper rubber from
the 38th week of 2021. Even the lower rocker portion of this car is
very clean and presents as a nicely cared for 37,423 mile car.
Interior
As we swing the large dual doors, we shake hands with pristine door
panels in angle striped broadcloth on top and gray carpet below. In
keeping with the 1980's square and rectangle design a black plastic
panel houses the door handle, side view mirror adjuster toggle, and
the top of the interior door pull. Slipping into the passenger
compartment, we sit upon angled striped dark and light gray
broadcloth bolsters, and simple clean gray broadcloth inserts. Some
matching gray piping adds accent. A rear duo of more buckets broken
up by the hump is in the back and could be called 2 plus 2 style.
Racing up the center, is a square and rectangle design console in
black which houses a glovebox and the automatic shifter. Moving
upward to meet the dash, is the digital AM/FM/Cassette radio with a
built in equalizer and temperature and airflow controls. For the
dash, a black textured plastic panel houses several round black
bezel gauges, with the speedometer reading a mere 37,423 original
miles. Gray carpet covers the floors and is clean and is protected
by gray floor mats that are very slightly soiled. A gray felt
headliner in near perfect condition floats above the passenger
compartment and rounds out the interior.
Drivetrain
A clean 305ci LB9 V8, thecar's original engine, is shoehorned into
the clean engine bay. Supple hoses and clean corrosion free parts
are attached to every corner of this power plant. This mill is fed
by Tuned Port electronic fuel injection and a 700R4 4-speed
automatic transmission is bolted to the back. The transmission has
recently treated to a new pan gasket, front pump seal, tail shaft
seal and new O-rings throughout. While this service was being
performed, a new rear main seal was installed in the engine. This
well maintained combination is throwing power rearward to a 10-bolt
3.23 Positraction rear axle.
Undercarriage
All rust free, original structural steel, floor pans and unibody
construction is seen underneath and represents the low mileage. All
sound under here showing the independent coil spring front
suspension and coil springs and a torque arm for the rear. Bringing
this Mustang eater to a stop are the RPO J65 4 wheel power disc
brakes and the OEM single exhaust with dual tail pipes is in charge
of the exhale.
Drive-Ability
As I sat inside, I was harkened back to my mid 80's memories of
screaming down the highway going to the shore and I fell in love
with the1980's all over again. This car fired right up and the test
track proved all those memories true, a great cruiser, smooth
accelerator, and good handling. The AC was not blowing cold as our
consignor had taken the belt off the compressor dueto the
compressor grinding and the brakes, while fully functional, felt a
bit soft in the pedal.
A low mileage example, well kept by its 3 collector owners, and
driven solely for enjoyment as it should be. Pristine condition,
and beautifully clean interior, just hop in and turn the key and
you are off like we were.
1G1FP87F2GN167996
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
F-Camaro
P-Z28
87-2 Door Coupe
F-305ci V8 TPI LB9
2-Check Digit
G-1986
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
167996-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
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 www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
