by Legendary 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with Only 104 Miles on the Odometer
The Chevrolet Camaro has long been considered one of the most iconic American muscle cars, and from time to time, examples like this appear, reminding us how pure these cars could be if left untouched.
This 1987 Camaro IROC-Z has been kept in a garage since the day it left the dealership, accumulating only 104 miles (167 km) over that time. With such low mileage, it’s no surprise the seller is asking a hefty sum for it.
The seller chose not the classic auctions for rare cars, but the regular Facebook Marketplace platform in Bradenton, Florida.
According to the listing, the car was initially delivered by Modern Chevrolet dealer in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and has been consistently stored in climate-controlled garages ever since.
A Time Capsule on Four Wheels
The IROC-Z package, named after the International Race of Champions, included not just visual changes. It offered real improvements such as Delco-Bilstein shock absorbers, stiffer anti-roll bars, upgraded brake components, and a unique left-hand drive setup, making the car more noticeable on the road.
Camaro IROC-Z buyers could choose between two small-block V8 engines. The first was a 305 cubic inch (5.0-liter) unit producing 220 horsepower. The second was a 350 cubic inch (5.7-liter) engine, outputting a bit more at 230 horsepower. This particular example has the larger engine, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, which was a defining feature of muscle cars of that era.
Original, Both Inside and Out
Due to the minimal mileage, the car looks absolutely flawless. The gorgeous deep red paint still shines in direct sunlight, and the original wheels and tires are preserved. The interior also shows no signs of wear, with the gray and black upholstery looking like new.
A look at the factory invoice shows that the car was initially sold for $18,000 in 1987. Adjusted for inflation, that’s approximately $52,500 today. However, the current asking price is significantly higher. The seller has listed the car for $92,500, making it more expensive than even a brand-new Camaro ZL1 1LE.
Such a price for a car with history, but practically no mileage, may seem excessive to an outside observer. However, for collectors seeking perfectly preserved “time capsules,” every detail remaining in its original state holds great value. Similar finds are becoming increasingly rare, especially when it comes to cars that not only sat but were stored in perfect conditions, preventing even the natural aging of materials. This is no longer just a means of transport, but a rare artifact of the automotive era, which explains investors’ willingness to pay sums that often exceed the cost of modern supercars.
