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Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

1985–1990

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  • 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

Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Based on 17 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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 17
  • US$42,750

    Bring a Trailer · 19 Aug 2026

  • US$25,000

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Aug 2026

  • US$28,600

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$4,950

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$21,000

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Jul 2026

  • US$30,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Jul 2026

  • US$10,750

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026

  • US$14,000

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Jul 2026

  • US$15,250

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.