The Chevy Camaro Z/28 IROC-Z was the model to get back in the ‘80s. Hailing from the the nameplate’s third-generation, which spanned the 1982 and 1992 model years, the Z/28 IROC-Z hailed from racing and equipped with a variety of equipment to live up its sporting prowess. Now, this particular example from the 1985 model year is up for grabs on Bring-A-Trailer with a mere 1,900 miles on the clock.
This 1985 Chevy Camaro Z/28 IROC-Z was originally delivered new to a customer in Buford, Georgia, while the current seller acquired the vehicle last June.
Outside, we spot the classic, squared-off ‘80s-era Camaro design, which is complemented by 16-inch wheels. Meeting the road is a set of 245/50R16 Goodyear Eagle GT tires. There’s also a set of fog lights in the front bumper and louvered hood inserts up top, plus the requisite IROC-Z graphics in the flanks. Finishing it off are front and rear spoilers, while dual exhaust pipes exhale spent gasses.
The cabin is awash in gray upholstery, while a leather-wrapped shift knob, steering wheel, and parking brake handle add some finery. Standout features include A/C, power windows and locks, cruise control, and a Delco cassette stereo. No word on whether the sale includes a Dire Straits tape.
Providing the go is GM’s 5.0L TPI V8 engine, rated at 215 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque when new. The eight banger connects to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission and limited-slip rear differential. Power disc brakes haul it down, while factory upgraded suspension keeps it shiny side up. The seller states that the sway bar end links were also replaced.
As of this writing, bidding for this surprisingly low-mile 1985 Chevy Camaro Z/28 IROC-Z is currently at $21,000, with two days remaining in the auction.
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Gee, one of the worst cars of the worst era.
I’ll be sure to get my bid in soon… really…
Nice and it’s close by
Bought a new black 1983 Z28 HO. Worst car I’ve ever owned out of (38)! Back to the dealer (21) times in 1-1/2 years!!! The “Camaro from hell.”
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I own an 88 trans am. Zero problems. Great car and drives like new. You guys dont know cars lol
I owned two ‘84 Z28’s one ‘86 IROC and one ‘90 IROC and don’t recall many issues. Did have warped rotors once or twice. Fog lights w water inside and corrosion. Valve seal smoke. But overall nothing major.
Bought a 1989 IROC-Z Brand new never had any major problems Great car
Why do you call it a Z/28 IROC-Z ? The Z at the end of IROC-Z is for Z28. International Race Of Champions-Z28
There are a lot of cars between 72-90, I would pick before getting a grand national eg 1973 SD Trans Am
Super duty trans am had 310 horsepower and would only run the quarter mile in 13.8 seconds. Six cylinder Buick GNX 13.4 seconds quarter mile. We are talking about muscle cars.
Car & Driver testing an 87 Grand National, not a GNX and it ran 0-60 in 4.9 seconds and the quarter in 13.9 at 98 mph. That is right in there with many 60’s muscle cars. NHRA laughed at that horsepower rating and rated them at 300hp. I also had a 1977 Trans Am with the W72 400 and that engine was HIGHLY underrated too.
Well now you’re talking about pre-1970s and there wasn’t a car that was made in the ’60s that could hold a candle to an LS6 4-speed Chevelle! 500hp out of the box! Now back to the IROCs, the ’80s the Fords were faster than the Chevys from the factory. It wasn’t until the ’93 z28s came out that they were faster than the Fords.
I disagree… the 350 IROCs were capable of outrunning a 5.0 mustang. That race would go either way depending on the driver. Also the 88 and 89 Camaro 1LEs (although quite rare) could eat up 80s Mustangs.
I had a white 87 IROC with silver rims instead of the more common gold ones w/ white. That was an awesome handling car and got many compliments. It rarely had any issues from what I can remember. You guys need to keep in mind that it was many years ago, and the performance and technology was on par for the Era. Of course you can’t compare them to today’s cars.
Bought a new Black IROC in 1986, and still have it………..Like new!!!!!!! Just a click from the starter and it fires and runs like new!!!!!!!!………..about 90,000 miles, and I still use it once a week!!!!!!!
well i can say the visibily was alot better than the new one. had a 1990 5.7 ran like a rape ape.
I had a new red 1985 IROC-Z just like this one, except it had T tops. I was disappointed that it came with the 305 engine instead of a 350, but did like the car.
Dire Straights? Is he trying to say Dire Straits? LOL!!
Indeed, thanks for calling out the typo!
I owned a fully loaded red 86 Sport Coupe with the 2.8 liter, 5 speed manual. That was a really great car. It had a nice exhaust burble and felt faster than it really was. Still a damn comfortable car and despite taking a new MAF sensor every 6 months, it was bullet proof. I loved this gen Camaro. Long live the 80’s.