A few years ago, my friend Greg owned a 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with a kickin’ (and period-correct) Alpine audio system. Greg’s car bore the license plate “N ROLL” — as in “IROC N ROLL.” For anyone looking to do a similar custom audio build, I’ve located your blank canvas. The Pick of the Day is a 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
“This car is a true survivor,” the listing says. “It has 37k original miles. It has the original registration as well as multiple inspections displaying mileage. I bought it from the original owner who treated the car like a baby.” Interestingly enough, the car will celebrate 40 years in service in just a couple of weeks: A warranty booklet that accompanies the car shows that it was originally delivered October 1, 1986, to its original owner (with just five miles on the odometer).
Straight out of the gate, the third-generation Camaro saw some advancements from the prior generation. It had a hatchback body style, a more raked windshield, and a folding rear seat. The car went into production in October 1981 for the 1982 model year using the same F-body platform as its Pontiac Firebird sibling.
The IROC-Z variant — named after the International Race of Champions — came out in 1985 with special tuning for cornering agility as opposed to just straight-line performance. Some of the equipment from the package included unique front struts, Delco-Bilstein rear gas shocks, a front frame rail stiffener, a larger rear stabilizer bar, and a lowered ride height when compared to the regular Camaro.
Exterior features for this maroon low-miler include quad headlights, fog lamps, hood louvers, sport side mirrors, integrated rear spoiler, Z28 badging, and 16-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in Falken Ziex tires.
The interior is upholstered in gray cloth; features include bucket seats, power driver seat, center console, Z28 badging, power windows, power door locks, Delco AM/FM radio, and floor mats.
Under the hood is a 305ci LB9 fuel-injected V-8 (190 horsepower/285 lb-ft of torque) mated to a Turbo Hydra-Matic 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The odometer shows just 37,469 miles.
The IROC-Z was an iconic piece of American muscle from the 1980s. If you care to add a rocking stereo system, it’ll be a rock-and-roll studio on wheels. Mullet not included.
The asking price is $29,999.
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