Vintage ’88 Camaro IROC Z, Rolling Restoration

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Vintage ’88 Camaro IROC Z, Rolling Restoration,

in our family since new

VIN: 1G1FP2183JL159559

Mileage: 112,543

Interior: Sand

Exterior: White

Title: Clear

Engine: 5.7L V8 with Tuned Port Injection

Transmission: TH700-R4 Automatic

You are bidding on my 1988 Camaro IROC-Z, bought new by my late father

from Bunnin Chevrolet in Culver City, California, in September, toward the

end of the ’88 model year.

The car runs sweetly, and is very quick. Like other IROC-Z’s, it corners

flat and tracks well.

Much effort has been expended on the car’s rolling restoration:

* The interior is nearly done, with the driver’s seat reupholstered in the

matching original factory cloth, the headliner replaced, and new floor mats

in the front (with the mostly unused originals remaining in the back). It needs

only the center console cover and some stitching on the armrests on the

door panels. (I have a guy here in LA who will do this reasonably, and he

does excellent work: Hugo’s, 323-857-1195.)

* The engine was professionally rebuilt (Jim Matson Automotive) at 84,800

miles, using the original block (so that the numbers would match). It has only

been run on Mobil 1 synthetic oil since the rebuild.

* All of the components in the air-conditioning system were replaced (most

recently) at 105,967 miles, and it continues to blow cold. (The R12 refrigerant

was also replaced with R134a at that time.)

* Everything (but the hatch pull-down and the factory alarm) works as it should,

including the air conditioning, gauges, power locks, power windows, and heater.

* The original TH700-R4 transmission was rebuilt at 78,734 miles, and shifts

perfectly and smoothly, with no slip. The rear transmission mount was

replaced most recently at 100,344 miles.

* The alternator (generator) and radiator were recently replaced.

* The brakes were most-recently done at 84,800 miles: calipers, pads,

rotors machined.

* New Interstate battery at 84,800 miles.

* The engine mounts were replaced at 101,795 miles.

* The center link in the steering gear was replaced at 95,833 miles, and the

lower ball joints and idler arm were replaced at 51,375 miles.

* The car passed its smog test in November of last year.

* The car has never been in a major accident: all five of the minor dents are

from parking-lot mishaps, four of them delivered by misguided SUV drivers

while the car was parked, with the fifth one the result of striking a post with

the right front fender while backing up. The other dents are in the left front

fender, a slight indentation in the right rear quarter (hard to see), a minor

crease in the left rear quarter, and a dent in the passenger-side door.

All are visible in the pics.

* The spots of primer cover bare spots in the original factory paint.

As mentioned above, the car needs re-painting.

* All four wheel-center hub covers are present.

Standard IROC-Z original equipment includes:

* 5.7L (350 cid) V8 with Tuned Port fuel injection with aluminum manifolding,

good for 230 hp and 330 lb ft of torque @3200 RPM (enough torque to

reverse the flow of Niagra Falls). The engine came with hydraulic roller lifters.

* Four-speed overdrive TH700-R4 automatic (now considered one of the

finest automatic transmissions ever produced), the only transmission

available with this L98 engine.

* Five-spoke 16” Aluminum wheels with P245/50ZR16 tires

* Four-wheel power disc brakes

* Borg-Warner Posi-traction rear end, with 3.27 gears

* Huge sway-bars front and rear, heavy-duty coil springs front and rear.

* Quick-ratio power steering.

* 145 MPH Speedometer.

* Front air-dam (integral with fascia), ground-effects rocker panels,

and rear spoiler.

* Dual Exhaust.

* Leather-covered steering wheel, shift knob, and parking-brake lever handle.

* Many IROC-Z badges and decals.

Optional equipment on this car includes:

* Air conditioning

* Fog lights

* Power seats, power windows, power locks

* Cruise control

* Fold-down rear seat

* Rear-window defroster

* Electronic hatch release

* Louvered Lamborghini-style rear-window cover (a dealer-installed option).

* Pin-striping and lower body tape-stripes.

* Roll-up window-shade-type cover for under-hatch storage.

* The ERS extended range sound system (not the Bose one).

Please note that it does not have the T-top option, as we did not want the

extra weight: we found out later that they were prone to leaking and

decreased the car’s torsional rigidity, supporting our decision.

Included with the sale are about three-quarters of a yard of the matching

factory-original cross-hatch upholstery material, about half a yard of the

matching factory-original smooth sand-colored upholstery material, and a

box full of miscellaneous parts, including a replacement (used) fog-lamp,

a headlamp, a used replacement door handle bezel for the driver’s side,

and various used power seat-track parts (including some of the aluminum

pieces specific to the IROC-Z).

Also included are the GM 1988 Camaro Service Manual, the GM 1988

Camaro Electrical Diagnosis Service Manual Supplement, the original

Owner’s Manual, the original Warranty And Owner Assistance Information

Booklet, and the original 1988 General Motors Maintenance Schedule for

Passenger Cars, as well as a Chilton 1982-88 Camaro Repair Manual.

Additionally, i have a huge (and mostly complete) stack of receipts for work

done on the car, totaling $22,442.01, (not including the original bill of sale –

still searching for that).

We treated the car like we intended to keep it forever, but i am nearly 69

now, and, though the car has huge sentimental value for me, i must

(regrettably) simplify my life. Even without the car, i will still have the

memories of the many happy hours i spent with my Dear Late Dad, traveling

around the California coast (he loved driving up to Pismo Beach and walking

the dunes) and running errands here in Los Angeles. Early on in the car’s life,

and well into my Dad’s life (he was nearly 70 when he bought it), he drove

it to Las Vegas and took it up to 142 mph, something that i am sure my

Dear Late Mom never forgot. (Unusual, because he was normally quite a

conservative driver, as am i.) I well-remember when he bought the car: it

was either the IROC or a Buick Grand National, and the Camaro won out.

When he first saw it, it was on the pedestal on the corner of Bunnin’s lot:

for him, it was love at first sight, and he paid cash.

By way of full disclosure, aside from what i mentioned above, there is still

some work to do on the car: the right-side fog light has a bent mount, and

the speakers want replacement. Plus, the ‘service engine soon’ light will not

go out, despite replacing the computer three times. It will also need tires:

i was planning on getting a set of BF Goodrich G-Force Comp-2 A/S’s

($463.24 for four at Tire Rack) as they seemed to be the best substitute

for the current Goodyear Eagle F1’s, which are no longer available

in that size.

All of this work that remains to be done has been taken into account in

figuring the very attractive starting price for this auction.

Recently, Hot Rod Magazine called the 1985-1990 Camaro IROC-Z one of

the most collectible ‘80’s muscle cars: “The Camaro IROC-Z was a cultural

phenomenon in the 1980s... a dynamically strong car that had perfect

proportions. It looked great from every angle and cornered like few other

cars then or now... The IROC-Z’s time has come!”

– By Barry Kluczyk, 5 December, 2016

I hope that you are that special person who can appreciate this very special

car, and can give it a good home. Feel free to message me here on ebay

with any questions, or to arrange a viewing of the car.

Good Fortune!

Terms of Sale:

If you are the lucky winning bidder, a $1,000 deposit Is required via PayPal

within 24 hours of the close of the sale. The remaining balance must be

paid within 5 days.

If no contact is made within 24 hours I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle,

sell it to the next-highest bidder, or sell it otherwise.

Please arrange financing before bidding. Most banks and credit unions do

not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make

sure that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle

before bidding, since by placing a bid, you are entering into a legal and

binding contract to buy the above-described car.

We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback.

This car is sold in 'AS IS' condition. No warranties are expressed or implied.

The sale is final: there are no refunds. Do not assume anything: if you have a

question feel free to ask (via ebay), and i will do my best to answer truthfully

(I have additional pictures, and can take more on request). By bidding on the

auction you agree to any and all terms expressed or implied.

The buyer is responsible for tax, tag, and title fees (the car’s tags are current,

and the car’s title is clear: the California DMV assures me that the title is

clear and that registration will be straight-forward, with no penalties due).

The buyer is also responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle.

If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate.