1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Description

After 1982’s slow performance start, Chevy’s sleek third-generation Camaro was on a roll by 1985. Chevy embraced its racing heritage by naming the top-performing Camaro Z28 option after the International Race of Champions: the IROC-Z. And while lesser Camaros got four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines with rudimentary fuel injection or carburetors, the IROC-Z’s V8 wore the Corvette’s Tuned Port Injection system. Its long intake runners added a ton of torque, and provided excellent power and drivability. And the IROC-Z also stood out from regular Z28s with 16-inch wheels and ground effects, unique graphics and badges, as well as a special suspension and high-performance Goodyears.

The IROC-Z’s driver enjoyed a surprisingly good ride on Camaro’s 101-inch wheelbase, while sitting in a comfortable cabin replete with bucket seats, a sport instrument cluster featuring a large 145-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer, and all power options. The IROC-Z was a quick, nimble, and attractive machine, and it’s still a desired muscle car today.

This clean 1986 Camaro IROC-Z presents well with Dark Red paint, is equipped with the 5.0-liter TPI engine and an automatic transmission, and is ready to cruise in style with the T-tops off.

Highlights 

• Eye-catching dark red and gold IROC-Z  

• LB9 5.0-liter Tuned Port Injection V8 rated at 190 hp and 285 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 

• Finished in (74U) Dark Red with (62) Saddle cloth interior 

• Air conditioning 

• T-tops 

• Clean CARFAX History Report

Features 

• 16-inch IROC-Z aluminum wheels wearing 245/50R16 Falken tires 

• Four-wheel power disc brakes 

• Limited-slip differential 

• Power steering and cruise control 

• Power driver’s seat, windows, door locks, mirrors, and hatch release 

• Front air dam, “ground effect” rocker panels, and rear spoiler 

• Dual sport mirrors 

• Delco AM/FM/Cassette stereo with equalizer, upgraded with an Alpine amp and new speakers 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • New fuel injectors 

  • Rebuilt fuel rail 

  • New spark plugs and wires 

  • Upgraded 120-amp alternator 

  • Reupholstered headliner and sun visors 

  • Ashtray replaced with cupholders 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor suspension, rear end, and driveshaft surface rust 

• Some fading of original paint

Included

• Keys 

• Service manual 

• Shop manual 

• Rechargeable LED upper console light

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. The consignor states, “Lovely car, wonderful color scheme, and a good driver. Fairly clean, spending most of its time in a single-car garage, and while in Connecticut for the last four years, never driven in rain or snow. All regular maintenance is completed once a year when all fluids and filters are replaced.”