Beschreibung
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
19th June, 2024 13:00
1989 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible IROC-Z Z28
Estimate
£12, 000 - £15, 000
Registration No: F220 TOY
Chassis No: 1G1FP31E7KL119286
MOT: June 2025
Desirable IROC version of the second-generation Camaro Z28
A resident of the United Kingdom since 1997
305 ci (5 litre) V8 engine with automatic transmission
Current ownership since 1999 and only three keepers in the UK
Styled by Gerry Palmer, the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro began production on October the 12th 1981. Named Motor Trend magazine’s ‘Car of the Year’ for 1982, the 2+2-seater was considerably lighter, had better handling, and was more aerodynamic than its predecessor. Available in four-cylinder, V6, and V8 guises, the latter proved the most popular. The Camaro's design owed nothing to previous generations. The large and complex rear window reflected the advances of the time in car glass design and the front windscreen was reclined at 62 degrees, breaking an internal GM rule limiting such angles to sixty degrees maximum.
Manufactured in 1989, the Z28 IROC offered is understood to have been supplied new to mainland Europe, residing there for eight years before being imported into the United Kingdom. A desirable IROC-Z variant, these examples featured an upgraded suspension, lowered ride height, specially valved Delco-Bilstein shocks, larger diameter sway bars, a steering/ frame brace known as the "wonder bar", and a special decal package. Fitted with the 305 ci (5 litre) V8 engine allied to the automatic transmission, ‘F220 TOY’ is finished in Red paintwork with Red and Black leather interior upholstery, and has a manual hood. The odometer has a recorded 168, 000 kilometres (equivalent of c. 104, 000 miles) which is believed genuine, the Camaro has been in the vendor’s ownership since 1999 and has had just two former keepers in the United Kingdom. Used sparingly during the vendor’s ownership, the Camaro is offered with invoices for work completed, a no advisory MOT certificate until June next year, and a current V5C document.
