Nov 12, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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For the last few months, I’ve spotted a clean IROC-Z Camaro sticking out of a garage about a mile away from me, and have wanted to swing by and get some details on it. Well, my fact finding mission got a lot easier as the very car popped up for sale on craigslist this week. It’s a nice looking driver, white over black, with the later OEM wheels swapped on. The seller reports there’s just under 49,000 original miles on the clock, so it’s a low mileage specimen as well. The Camaro is largely stock with some minor paint blemishes noted. Find it here on craigslist in Rhode Island for $7,000.
It’s always mildly jarring to realize a familiar car on craigslist is one parked just a few doors down from your own, given the volume of cars we look at that are rarely anywhere convenient. The third generation Camaro is undoubtedly my favorite, and while my preference would be to find a yellow one with a stick shift, white with red graphics, a black interior, and T-tops is a good look, too. Personally, I’d like to see the 85-87 wheels thrown back on that the seller mentions having in his possession, but most potential buyers will likely prefer to see the updated rollers on the car. Despite living in the northeast, there’s no signs of rust.
Mileage is lower than I was expecting to see, but then again, I’ve never seen this Camaro anywhere other than parked in the garage. The gauge cluster looks clean, with clear faces and black plastic trim that still presents well. These were hardly opulent interiors when new, and they’re even more of a penalty box now; however, so was the Fox body, so it’s not like there’s greener pastures for cabin comfort over at FoMoCo. The seller notes that in addition to some external cosmetic blemishes, the upholstery and interior lights need some attention, and the listing also notes the driver’s side window motor needs replacement.
Other details worth noting are the aftermarket steering wheel, non-OEM floormats, and modern radio head unit. The dash sports no cracks, and the Z28 badges remain in place. The steering wheel is made by Grant, and the seller is also including a set of period-correct rear window louvers. Overall, the Camaro looks like an honest driver with minimal needs at the moment, most of which could be sorted out in a couple of weekends. The asking price seems fair, too, especially if the Camaro looks as good underneath as it does up top. What’s your ideal third generation Camaro configuration?
