Introduced just as American automakers were emerging from the Malaise era, the Camaro IROC-Z was initially positioned as a handling package for the already-capable Z28 model and included upgraded suspension components and bracing. While many owners used and abused their third-gen Bow Tie muscle car, one like-new example was recently posted for sale online.
Listed for sale on eBay, this pristine 1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z has just 87 miles on the odometer. Due to this, the seller believes that this particular unit should be priced accordingly and has posted an ambitious asking price of $109,000…or best offer.
Notably, the most expensive 1987 IROC-Z ever sold on Bring a Trailer went for $67,500 in 2022 and boasted several desirable goodies over this more recent example.
Starting with the exterior, the Bright Red (color code 81U) appears to be in fantastic shape, which may come as little surprise given that the seller claims to have kept this Camaro in storage for approximately 37 years. In the same vein, the rear window louvers, removable T-top roof panels, sport mirrors, faux hood vents, and body-color front and rear valances all look brand-new.
Moving to the cabin, the interior is still wrapped in its plastic coverings, while some creature comforts include air conditioning, cruise control, a power hatch release, and a Delco cassette stereo.
Under the hood lies the naturally aspirated 5.7L V8 B2L gasoline engine, which was rated at 225 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque when it rolled off the assembly line in 1987. Output is routed to the rear wheels via the GM four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential.
Notably, the aforementioned IROC-Z that sold on Bring a Trailer boasted a manual gearbox.
The zealous asking price certainly makes one wonder if any third-gen Camaro can truly demand six-figures, even one in a desirable spec with low miles as this particular model. That being said, what do you think, dear reader? Do you think this 1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z – or any third-gen Camaro, for that matter – is worth more than $100,000? Fire off in the comment section below.
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Comments
Sold my red 1988 IROC-Z convertible back in 2000 for $1k as it needed a new engine. Tough car to keep up with, ugh.
Carscoops members unanimously lambasted this guy on the asking price, saying that it’s worth $25K max.
I love the IROCs, but that price is absurd.
I think the Seller is high !!!
The $80,000 cash in the duffle bag that comes with the car… is it in small, unmarked bills?
Does it come.with lifetime free mullet haircuts?
He can ask what he wants. But what he actually gets is another story. I wouldn’t pay 1cent over 15k. Just to replace all the seals/gaskets and rubber suspension components is a hefty price. Buy your car and enjoy it. Don’t make it a garage queen.
Absolutely TRUE FACTS!
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its worth $500,000.00
Sold mine for $13,000.00 68,000miles Good luck!!
Clearly, someone is trying to use the current over-inflated market prices right now for a vehicle that turned out not to be as collectible as he thought. I own a 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP (1 of fewer than 2,000 ever built) and it’s pushing 95,000 miles now. Was it possibly a collector car? Sure, but where’s the fun in looking at a car like that parked in a garage forever and not being driven for the fun it was built for? I loved the IROC-Z … but if I owned one, I’d have driven it! I personally wouldn’t pay more than $18,000 for this one. As someone else said, the cost of replacing everything that WILL need replacing would be a nightmare, and might be difficult to find all the parts at that. I’d buy it and do an LS swap “resto-mod” on it … if only I had the time, money, and desire.
$109,000 is not in my budget. I will have to buy something less expensive like a 2024 Corvette.