52k-Mile 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“IROC-Z: Born on the track. Built for the street.” The 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z marked the final year of the iconic IROC-Z trim, which had been introduced in 1985 to honor the International Race of Champions. By 1990, the IROC-Z had become a symbol of late-’80s American performance, blending aggressive styling with solid V8 power. It featured a lower, sportier suspension, upgraded brakes, and distinctive ground effects, along with bold IROC-Z badging and optional 16-inch aluminum wheels.

Under the hood, buyers could choose between a 5.0- or 5.7-liter Tuned Port Injection (TPI) V8, with the latter producing up to 245 horsepower, impressive for the era. The 1990 model also benefited from refinements in build quality and electronics, including an updated dashboard and improved fuel injection systems.

Despite its popularity, Chevrolet discontinued the IROC-Z after 1990 due to the end of its licensing agreement with the IROC racing series. It was replaced by the Camaro Z28 in 1991, which carried forward many of the IROC-Z’s performance features. Today, the 1990 IROC-Z is a sought-after collector’s car, representing the peak of third-generation Camaro performance and a nostalgic piece of muscle car history. This one is showing 52,667 original miles.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Showing 52,667 miles

• Refinished in White (40) with yellow and silver lower-body stripes and black convertible top

• Gray cloth upholstery with embroidered Camaro script

• Powered by a 5.0-liter V8 with Tuned Port Injectors rated at 170 hp and 255 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed TH700-R4 automatic transmission

• 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

  • Power steering, brakes, windows, locks, mirrors, seats

  • 110-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer (5,000 redline)

  • Air conditioning

• Pioneer CD stereo with WMA, MP3, and AUX

• Five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with Toyo Extensa HPII 245/50R16 tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Manual convertible top is inoperable due to rear center latch unable to unlatch

• Paint imperfections on top rear edge of driver’s door

• Bumps on dashboard

• Rearview mirror is detached from the windshield (but included)

Ownership History

This 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Convertible is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places it in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Frank Malefors   Phone: 602-488-7888   Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com   

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.