Best Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Year to Buy
There is no single best Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 225 verified sales, the 1986 is the most affordable at $15,701. The 1987 trades most often (87 verified sales). The 1985 has held its value best, now worth 3.2 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 23, 2026. Methodology
Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Camaro IROC-Z | $21,950 | 166% | 38 | 4 |
| 1987 Camaro IROC-Z | $25,570 | 193% | 87 | 1 |
| 1986 Camaro IROC-Z | $15,701 | 127% | 43 | 2 |
| 1985 Camaro IROC-Z | $36,886 | 3.2× | 57 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Camaro IROC-Z year is appreciating?
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Best Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z year to buy?
There is no single best Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 225 verified sales, the 1986 is the most affordable at $15,701. The 1987 trades most often (87 verified sales). The 1985 has held its value best, now worth 3.2 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z year is the cheapest?
The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $15,701. The most valuable is the 1985, at $36,886.
Which Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z year holds its value best?
The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is now worth 3.2 times its original MSRP of $11,380, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z worth?
Depending on the model year, a Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z is worth from $15,701 to $36,886 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.