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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 climbed 20.2 percent over the past twelve months to a median of $13,250, a meaningful gain that places the model firmly in appreciating territory despite thin liquidity and low baseline desirability in the broader market.

The sample underlying this year's movement is sparse—just five confirmed sales tracked in the last twelve months against a total of seventeen in our database—which means individual transactions carry outsized weight and should be interpreted with caution. That said, the consistent upward momentum across a full year argues for genuine interest rather than volatility.

As a stable modern classic with a collectibility score of 5, the IROC-Z occupies a middle tier of the enthusiast market where nostalgia and 1980s muscle-car appeal sustain steady but unspectacular demand. Production figures are not available, yet the model's presence in the used market suggests healthy original volumes, which naturally limits acute scarcity premiums.

Transacted examples averaged just over 14,000 miles, indicating that most examples in circulation remain low-mileage and well-preserved—a profile consistent with owners who view the car as a weekend piece rather than a daily driver.

Looking ahead, the three- and five-year projections hold the baseline flat at current levels, signaling that the market expects the IROC-Z to consolidate recent gains rather than extend them further. Current holders should anticipate a holding pattern unless broader enthusiasm for 1980s muscle cars accelerates materially.

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.