IROCZTWENTYGR8

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This car gets me because it's so close to what I want in this now almost 5 year search except it doesn't have T-Tops. (also a Van Nuys car) It has every other option though. With only 5,500 original miles on it I would have ever been able to afford it anyway, especially with how much these cars in this kinda condition are starting to go for these days. Also, I could never mod a car like this. I'm still looking, but in the meantime check out this great car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

scottmoyer

That car has alot of good things. You aren't willing to sacrifice any options are you? I personally don't like the non ttop look, but that's just me. This car was close to you match, though.

Someday

nolanr0413

how come you want the car to be an 87 . Whats the big deal with that year.BTW the car on ebay is awesome, If i ever had the money and wanted a camaro that would be the one to get . Its perfect for me. Leather , red , hardtop, 350. I love that maro .

nick418

:hail: :hail: wow thats a sweet IROC

Genesis98

*drool* that car is near perfect only a few minor details I would change if I had enough cash to buy it.


That's if nobody would kill me for changing it.

I figure it's so well optioned already might aswell finish the deal by adding all the options it's missing such as bose sound system and deluxe carpeted interior.

After that was all said and done then I would leave it alone

aaron7

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Isn't that what you are looking for? Is that line true?

Beautiful car... but I want an 89 Iroc hardtop loaded and mint... someday

PonyKiller87

Thats wrong, I have an 87 Iroc Z, Z28, with the L98 and I have T-Tops, and yes all my RPO codes check out so its factory.

labrat

Ya, the seller is wrong. 87-89 could be had with a 350 and T-tops.

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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Yes, you could have the L98 and T-Tops in 87. The only things I can not give up to have the car is the color, (gotta be that red) T-Tops, and it has to have the Custom grey cloth/leather or the black cloth interior. And to be honest, I'm not even crazy for the black interior, I'm making an exception with that, and that's alot to me! This car was way too much for me and way too low mileage. That's a show car only and it should be treated that way. I need a car I can have some fun with mod-wise but keep looking stock and in great condition. I'd only change the steering wheel to the earlier Z28 wheel with the longer lines in all 3 spokes and the round shift **** for the square. Maybe also a polish/repaint of the rims and paint the wheel wells black if it needed it.

Why do I want an 87?! Alot of things! They were the absolute best of the Third Gen to me. 1st year 350. Original IROC-Z style which I prefer. (87 is the only year to have this with the L98) B4Z, Z28, and L98 RPO's all together, back when the IROC-Z was an option for Z28's. One year only interior that I really like. All G92 options mandatory. (even though it didn't get the G92 RPO) Last year for the earlier style gauges and shift plate. (except for shift ****) Last year for V-belts! Last year of Norwood production and the better paint quality. The 1st year for 9-Bolts and better 700-R4's in the Camaro. Also, just the fact that this was the year that Chevrolet decided to really compete with the 5.0s after having no 350 for 6 years is really cool to me. The only thing we got lousy in 87 was the way they kept records. I like other Thirds, but I like 87 IROC-Z's the most.

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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sm, you gotta figure that the car I want was pretty rare when it was new let alone now after all these years. (even though you have it in a different color!) Lets see:

- 12,105 87 L98 IROC-Z's out of a 137,760 total production and 38,889 IROC-Z's.
- No idea how many were Bright Red. (even if it was the most made color it doesn't mean most L98's or even IROC-Z's were)
- No idea how many had grey Custom cloth/leather or the black cloth.
- Of course I'd rather not have a Van Nuys car.
- No idea how many came with T-Tops.
- No idea how many that are left are still in mint or near mint condition with less than 100,000 miles on them.
- No idea how many are anywhere near me.
- No idea if the current seller will overprice it or refuse to negotiate. (Happened twice already)

When I first started looking 4 1/2 years ago, when they were definetly cheaper, I thought I'd be able to pick and choose, but after looking at the numbers and stuff I can pretty much see why it's been this long and how they get away with the prices that they ask sometimes. The only thing I have going for me is that I'm pretty sure most were loaded, although I'm not crazy about the roof console. I've honestly only seen about 4 that I can say were what I was looking for.

CamaroRS385hp

lol yeah roof consoles suck. when i replaced my headliner, i yanked mine out and replaced it with a plain old dome light from a junkyarder

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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If I found one with the console I might consider that too. But with new parts, no used stuff, unless they were perfect. (Yes I'm meticulous, and would be even moreso with that car )

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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A funny thing about this car is that the lines in the door panels are gone. That's wierd on such a low mileage car and people with 87's will know what I'm talking about. (they almost always come loose like the 88-on interior arm rests/doorhandles do)

scottmoyer

I got what IROCZTWENTYGR8 wants, I got what IROCZTWENTYGR8 wants, :lala: :lala:

Just messing with ya... Mine is the wrong color and built at the wrong factory!!

for those wondering about the door panel lines mentioned above, here's mine.

92formula350

Saw almost the same exact car sell at an estate auction. 1987 Camaro Z-28 350tpi w/ttops with all the options. The car was dk red with dk red leather interior. It had an actual 228 miles on it. The guy had bought it with every option available, then stored it. The auction was about 4-5 years ago and the car sold for around $18,000 - $19,000 I don't remember exactly.

Quick6

Good luck with your search!!

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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Thanks.

Yup sm, that's how the door panel is supposed to look.

toecutterv8

Yes that is a nice iroc,all it needs is the engine ripped out,all the suspension ripped out,and all replaced with hardcore global west items,and a 502,with a th400 and gearvendors,i could live with the leather,as its easier to wipe the Torco oil Handprints of,just for the amusement factor mash the throttle of the 502,see how much mess you make out of the 7.5 Chocolate axle,then ring moser,strange,and tratech up for a sensible option.Just remember,if you aint breaking nothing,you aint got enough power.

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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The purpose of a car like that completely went right by you. (also don't forget that 90% of the time stock cars or cars with an owner that kept the original parts will appreciate better and be worth more) Not everyone wants or needs a drag car. It'd be nice to have both though. A stock (or near stock) low mile car and an all-out built up modified car.

toecutterv8

The above components that i briefly mentioned,are to vastly imporove the handling of the IROC,Ive seen too many people in shows,with polishing cloths hanging out of their pockets,slagging off the handling of camaros new and old,many of which,being "Original Condition",have never seen a spanner near any of the suspension,with rubber bushes hanging out like apes in trees.Yes there is a place for these Original Camaros eating my dust in my rear view mirror!!

85berlinetta2.8

labrat

To each his own.

I like originalty myself.

I don't race, I don't push my car. I just drive it around. Really it wouldn't matter if it was a Iron Duke, I just like cruising.

Agent13

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toecutterv8

Thats good,if we all liked the same this forum would not exist,if you did have an iron duke i would ship you one of my 305s for free from England!!!!!!Believe it or not i have actually seen an immaculate IROC in London in the UK and yes it had the 4cyl,iron duke.This car was like BRAND NEW,the guy had a scrapyard of yanks,and this was in one of his sheds,He wouldnt sell it to me,i think the fact that i turned up in my car running on open Headers,put him off!!!!!!He said that one day it would be more valuable than a Z28 V8,Do you think this is true?I tried to help the guy out by persuading him to drop a 350 in,You may think im mad but as this car is it will never be enjoyed,its locked in a garage in London.It would make a great basis for a shell up race car.Nevermind.But to be Fair ive never seen one on the road,are they more common in the states.

CamaroRS385hp

damnit, i hate writing a post, hitting send, page screws up, and you have to retype your whooole message. ehh, anyway...

yup, i'm sure iron dukes are WAY more common here than in England, but they are still VERY far from common. i personally have never seen one, and only seen pics of 3 I-4 cars. i think only 1 (maybe 2) members on here have one.

as far as I-4 camaros being worth the most out of all 3rd gens in the future? not gonna happen. yes, the I-4's are much rarer than any other 3rd gens, but just because they are more rare doesn't automatically give them value. i personally wouldn't buy an I-4 camaro no matter what the price. and i doubt there will form a market for them in the future, as there is ZERO market for them now.

what'll be worth the most down the line? i'm not too familiar on some of the rarer packages, but as far as normal 3rd gens....i expect 1987 Iroc-Z's (first year of 350), 1982 Z28's (top model of first year of 3rd gen), and 1992 Z28's (top model of last year third gen)to be near the top

crtl-c....this isn't getting erased again..

it got erased again , good thing i ctrl-c'd it!

toecutterv8

Thanks for letting me know,it was just very interesting to know how common or rare they were.Go back 10 12 years here in England you could get a 2nd gen quite easily,not cheap but you could find a good one.Now youve got a slim chance,I saw one advertised with the Straight 6 216,about 18,000 original miles,it did actually sell for 16,000 English Pounds(at this time thats about 32,000 dollars)!!!!!!!!!so you never know what will fetch the good money.

labrat

I didn't mean to get off on an Iron Duke thread.

My point was that since I don't race the car, the engine/suspension mods you mention aren't important to me.

I'd rather have an original car to cruise around in rather than a heavily modded one.

you on the other hand would rather have a heavily modified car that you can push to the limit.

therefor, to each his own.

And yes this would be a much less interesting site if everyone was only interested in original Third Gens,

IROCZTWENTYGR8

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Well, I'd say he got a pretty good amount of money for it. Thought it might get higher.