Vehicle Description
Super clean IROC with T-tops. 43,356 original miles. One recent
repaint in original colors. Freshly serviced, including A/C.
Everything works. Beautiful original interior. 305 TPI with
automatic. The car you dreamed of as a kid available today at a
very appealing price!When this IROC was prowling the streets in
1986, the world was a different place. Muscle was still affordable
and delivered the kind of bare-knuckle experience for which the
Camaros of the '60s were justifiably famous. No electronic aids, no
nanny computer, just a big V8 making tire-smoking torque. Perhaps
that's why their survival rates are so low?they were inexpensive,
fast, and yes, dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced driver.
Over the years, the survivors have been modified, raced, and
generally treated as second-class citizens. That's why we like this
gorgeous 1986 IROC so much?it hasn't suffered any of that. It
remains 100% stock mechanically, shows just over 43,000 original
miles, and since it was owned by an adult, it has been properly
maintained, not abused. It was repainted in its original Dark Red
Metallic a few years ago, and given GM's problems with paint in the
1980s, it looks about ten times better than it did when it was new.
There's a deep shine and a durable finish that should last years
with only a modicum of care. Correct IROC decals were installed as
needed, giving the car a proper look. Fit and finish is
surprisingly good and the doors close with a pleasing solid sound
rather than the rattling slam that you're accustomed to on these
cars. Someone loved this car all out of proportion to its
reasonable sticker price.The same is true inside, where you'll find
a beautifully preserved original interior. Black fabric is a nice
change from the usual burgundy mouse fur upholstery they usually
used, and the funking striped patterns are 100% factory-issue. The
bucket seats are still supportive and not broken down, and you
might just find that the '80s Camaros were a lot more comfortable
than you remember. This car is loaded with options, including cold
factory A/C, power windows and locks, cruise control, a tilt
steering column, and a Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo with graphic
equalizer (remember those?). The carpets, headliner, and other soft
parts are in excellent condition, while the dash pad and door
panels are holding up beautifully. This car obviously didn't spend
a lot of time out in the sun. The gauges are all operational, the
windows zip up and down, and it generally ignores the fact that
it's nearly 40 years old. The back seat looks completely unused and
under the rear hatch there's a good-sized storage area with the
original privacy cover still intact.The engine is a 305 cubic inch
V8, also known as a 5-liter in '80s parlance. With tuned port
injection, it delivered the kind of low-end torque buyers expected
and proved to be a lot of fun on the street. If you owned one, you
remember punching it and letting that muscular V8 do the heavy
lifting, and if you never owned one, you're in for a treat. Now,
it's not as fast as today's 700-horsepower monsters, but it's
absolutely entertaining and does it without needing a race track to
exploit its performance. It's also 100% stock, which is a rare find
in one of these cars?no questionable add-ons or shade-tree mechanic
nonsense here. It starts easily, idles properly, and works like it
should. The transmission is a rugged 700R4 4-speed automatic, which
always serves up the right gear and powers a set of 2.73 gears out
back, making this a fantastic highway cruiser. The Camaro's
suspension was competent and includes a torque arm and Panhard rod
to control the rear axle far better than the Mustang's quad shock
setup. You'll find an impeccably clean undercarriage with no signs
of rot, the brakes were freshly rebuilt, and the recent exhaust
system sounds just right exhaling through a Flowmaster-style
muffler. 16-inch aluminum wheels were part of the IROC package and
carry 245/50/16 performance radials with lots of life left in
them.Documentation includes the original owner's manuals, warranty
booklets, advertising literature, and a 1986 Camaro brochure. It
also includes receipts for the latest service work, some $1800
worth. Like I said, someone really loved this car.'80s performance
cars are seeing some strong gains in the market as those of us who
remember these cars when they were new are reliving our youth.
That's what drives the hobby, so it shouldn't be a surprise that a
clean IROC Camaro lives at the top of a lot of peoples' wish lists.
If you want one that's been properly maintained, not modified, and
with low miles, you'll scarcely find one nicer than this. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.