1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28

Description

There's something irresistible about a T-Top IROC Z/28. That's because when you have a 50,000 mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro like this one, you're driving a top-of-the-line Chevy sportscar that only gets better with the top-of-the-line motor and great survivor attitude.

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 wheels. The champaign hue within the spokes seems to perfectly match the IROC-Z lettering on the doors. Plus, the gold undertones in the Crystal Red Metallic paint really brings the whole package together. You can see all of this particularly well because you're looking at original factory-applied paint that has been babied for the last three decades. Another area that tells you this coupe had the prime space in the garage is the condition of the black hood vents. This combined with the tinted roof glass and black rear panel add to this Z's aggressive appearance.

Inside the red gets even bolder with the exceptionally preserved cloth interior. The high-backed bucket seats give modern support, 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, cruise control, and power steering. The AM/FM/cassette stereo is the one straight from the Norwood, Ohio factory in 1987 (of course, there are plenty of ways to adapt this for modern music without ruining the cool originality of the unit.) Starting to get the picture? This interior is original and honest right down to the included storage bags for the T-top glass. The only piece that's not from the factory is the upgrade on the air conditioning to modern R134a. This is to ensure you can continue to feel cool while you look cool with the T-tops off.

Under the hood is where this Camaro becomes even more desirable. It was optioned with the top of the line L98 350 cubic-inch fuel-injected V8 that was shared with the Corvette. That's the same matching numbers motor that's under the hood today, and it has averaged less than 1,800 miles annually since new. This could only be mated to the stout 700R4 four-speed automatic overdrive 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 fit modern rubber like the BF Goodrich G-Force Comp-2 tires seen here.

This exceptionally well-preserved IROC-Z even comes with the original window sticker and owner's manual, so you can pour over all the details whenever you desire. You're looking at a time machine of the ultimate Camaro, but you're not the only one looking to fulfill the promise you made yourself thirty years ago, so call now!