1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Everything about the third-generation Camaro, produced from 1982 to ’92, was indeed shaped by the times. With engines capable of only a fraction of the horsepower from the glory days of the 1960s, Chevrolet had to build a new Camaro that was smaller, lighter, and more aerodynamic, with a slim and angular design that shaved seven inches off its wheelbase and weighed 500 pounds less.  

Three Chevrolet Camaro models were offered in 1988: Sports Coupe, the IROC-Z, and IROC-Z Convertible, the first Camaro rag top since 1969 and a car that Chevrolet’s sales brochure called “the ultimate Camaro.” The IROC-Z performance machines were powered by Chevy’s 305 cu-in V8 with Tuned Port Injectors producing 170 horsepower, or optional 350 V8 on the IROC-Z Coupe. 

This well-preserved, original-condition 1988 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible shows just 45,717 actual miles. As Motor Trend wrote of the IROC Z Convertible in its November 1986 issue: “Out on the street no one doesn’t notice this car … The IROC-Z convertible will be one of the most desirable cars of this decade.” 

Highlights 

• Well-preserved original condition 1988 IROC-Z Convertible 

• Showing 45,717 miles at cataloging 

• First year of the third-generation Camaro convertible 

• Powered by a 305 cu-in V8 with Tuned Port Injectors producing 170 horsepower  

• Four-speed TH700-R4 automatic transmission 

• Finished in its original Bright Red (81) paint  

• Optional Custom interior with Gray cloth and leather seating 

• The chassis number (1G1FP31F8JL171064) decodes as:  

  • 1 – United States  

  • G – General Motors  

  • 1 – Chevrolet  

  • F – F-Body (Camaro)  

  • P – Camaro  

  • 3 – Two Door Convertible 

  • 1 – Manual belts  

  • F – 305ci V8 (LB9)   

  • 8 – Check digit  

  • J – 1988 Model Year  

  • L – Van Nuys, California, assembly plant  

  • 171064 – Serial number starting at 100001 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Camaro IROC Z Convertible features include: 

• Manually operated soft top  

• Flush fitting fiberglass boot 

• Camaro IROC Z features include:  

• Black painted headlamp openings 

• Black simulated louvers on hood 

• Body-color ground-effects rocker panels 

• Camaro gold or silver letters on grille 

• 5.0-liter V8 with Electronic Fuel Injection  

• Halogen fog lamps  

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob 

• Special performance ride and handling suspension 

• Specific rear spoiler 

• Specific striping and color-coordinated IROC-Z door decals 

• Specific tail lamps 

• Visor vanity mirror 

Known Imperfections 

• Clearcoat is hazy on rear decklid  

• Some irregular fading between body and bumper covers  

• Small crack in dash to left of center AC vents 

Included 

• Amplifier and sub box in the trunk that is included with sale 

• Original locking lug nut bag and socket are in rear storage compartment 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible in Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, New York, and since 2016, Florida. 

Additional Notes 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.