Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
1985–1990
Lowest price
US$4,950
Since 2020
Median price
US$21,000
Since 2020 · n=17
Highest price
US$104,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
17
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 17 lots

Based on 17 verified auction results
US$13,250
Market value · recent verified sales
+20.2%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 20.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$13,250
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$13,250
+0%
Market scores
38
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1987
+US$6,300+30%7 with · 4 without · low confidence
Manual gearbox
−US$3,745-18%5 with · 9 without · med confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z has appreciated 20.2 percent over the past twelve months, pushing the median price to $13,250, though this gain rests on a small transaction sample of just five sales during that period. The signal here is hold—prices are moving up but the momentum appears to have plateaued going forward.
Liquidity remains thin, with only 17 tracked sales across the broader dataset and zero active listings at present. This scarcity of listings means buyers face real friction in sourcing examples, while sellers benefit from reduced competition; however, the narrow volume of transactions limits confidence in pricing signals for any given specimen.
The typical IROC-Z transacted in this market carries approximately 14,099 miles, suggesting buyers are seeking examples in genuine driver condition rather than concours-quality restorations. This mileage profile aligns with the car's classification as a stable modern classic—accessible, usable, and not yet commanding the pristine, low-mile premiums of true investment-grade collectibles.
Desirability scores as low within the collector ecosystem despite the car's legitimate pedigree as an eighties muscle icon. The IROC-Z remains collectible on a technical basis, but it lacks the cultural magnetism and production scarcity that would elevate it beyond its current tier.
The base projection holds the median at $13,250 over both three and five years, suggesting the recent 20 percent gain has already priced in near-term appreciation potential. Without significant shifts in enthusiast demand or mechanicals becoming harder to source, expect this model to stabilize rather than accelerate further in the medium term.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$13,250
- Annual appr. rate+20.2%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked17
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared17 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months15
- Sell-Through88%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$31,515
- Avg Mileage at Sale14,099 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,950 – US$104,500
- Total Sales Tracked17
Recent sales
Showing latest 17US$42,750
Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026
4,400 mi
automatic
US$25,000
Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026
11,000 mi
Black · 5-speed manual
US$28,600
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Black · Automatic
US$4,950
mecum · 25 Jul 2026
Blue · Automatic
US$21,000
Bring a Trailer · 18 Jul 2026
864 mi
US$30,000
Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026
28 mi
White · 5-speed manual
US$10,750
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
Bright Red · automatic
US$14,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026
US$11,000
Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026
31,000 mi
US$15,250
Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026
47,000 mi
red · automatic
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.