1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28

Description

There's something irresistible about a T-Top IROC-Z Camaro. That's because you're driving a top-of-the-line Chevy sportscar that only gets better with the top-of-the-line motor.

It's not hard to love an IROC-Z. Either you had one, or envied one at some time in your life, and just like Ray-Ban Aviators, these never went out of style. There was just something about the sharp-edge styling and ground effects that made these the kings of the boulevards in the 1980s and 90s. It only got better with T-Tops that let sun in to show everyone the huge grin on your face. Of course, the one option you absolutely had to have with these cars was the distinctive 16-inch five-spoke wheels. This coupe's original gray color is the perfect hue, and near perfect condition, for this Camaro's current stature. When you have a new classic like this, you don't want to be too ostentatious. Instead, the idea is let this well-maintained, subtle color draw people in where they can see its nice shine as they get up close. Plus, color helps to highlight the black accents in the hood vents, tinted roof glass, and the optional rear sunshade window louvers. Having the decals in prestine condition in a coordinating monochrome is the cherry on top.

Inside is a gray and black interior that gets set apart with colorful inserts in places like the Camaro logo on the three-spoke wheel, and IROC Z-28 badging on the dash. The high-backed bucket seats give modern support. They have held up fairly well over the last 25+ years, and their original condition is highlighted by the "Camaro" stitched into the stylized pattern. Like any good IROC-Z, this one came loaded. It has power seats, power windows, power locks, tilt steering, electric rear window defogger, cruise control, and power steering. There are also provisions for heat/defrost and air conditioning. The AM/FM/cassette radio is the one straight from the Van Nuys, California factory in 1988 (of course, there are plenty of ways to adapt this for modern music without ruining the unit.) Starting to get the picture? This interior is original and honest right down to the included owner's manual.

Under the hood is where this Camaro becomes even more desirable. It has the optional L98 350 cubic-inch fuel-injected V8 that was shared with the Corvette. This could only be mated to the stout 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission because the motor made too much power for the five-speed manual of the day. Having a modern classic like this also means plenty of worthwhile drive upgrades. For example, this IROC has four-wheel disc brakes, and the wheels can fit modern rubber like the BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport seen here.

An original Camaro like this is an affordable way to fulfill a promise you made a while ago. It's time to get back to who you were or who you've always wanted to be in this up and coming classic. Call today!!