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Congratulations, Barent! Your '85 L69 IROC is our TGO October, 2019 COTM Winner.
Such a pretty car. And just when I think we've seen all the really nice Third Gens that TGO has to offer...some of the Junior Members have some really nice rides! oners2nv's Camaro is obviously a killer. And as for the white cars (the ones that competed), I cannot begin to explain why they didn't get more votes than they did - all really nice rides. Barent, your IROC is gorgeous inside and out. Way to represent the Third Gen Community.
Here is what I have been able to piece together for the history of my 1985 L69 IROC-Z.
The vehicle history shows two owners prior to my purchase. Mileage readings on the report show 27,000 in 1994, 28,000 in 1999, 28,268 in 2003 and 29,435 in 2005. It had 32,196 showing on the odometer when I purchased it, and I have driven it about 1000 miles since then. It currently shows around 33,235 miles.
I purchased the car from Thomas L. of Renton, WA in October 2018. He told me he purchased it from the Estate of the original owner 4 months prior (July, 2018). Thomas drove it about 1200 miles during his ownership.
I requested records from the DOL for this transaction and also found an old insurance card in the car, and can confirm that Thomas purchased the vehicle from the Estate of Wayne Grimm on July 24, 2018. At that time, it showed 31,042 Miles on the odometer.
Wayne purchased the vehicle new on 3/6/1985 per the original title that I was able to obtain. He had a customized plate of “85Z28” since new. I still have that license plate. I also have the original set of keys & key ring that GM issued with new vehicles in 1985.
(If anyone of Wayne’s family or friends comes across this, I would LOVE to know more about Wayne and this IROC-Z Camaro that he obviously took care of so well. Please reach out to me.)
Since I purchased it, I have had it professionally buffed and detailed, as well as installed a new master cylinder and bled the brakes. I have also replaced the spark plugs & wires (Previous owner had installed yellow spark plug wires on it). I also installed new tires on it, as the previous tires, although not very worn, had 2002 date codes. (Not the Original Gatorbacks) Other than a few maintenance items, I have not really had to do much to it. It is stored in a garage with a car cover on it, unless I have it out for a weekend car show or third gen meet up.
It drives great and has plenty of power. The L69 motor, paired with the 5-speed and a 3.73 Rear end make it a blast to drive.
Wow. Thank you all for your votes and comments. I'm still in shock oners2nv's beast isn't up here. That was one impressive third gen there...
Here's the first photo I took of my L69 IROC-Z, the day I brought it home not quite one year ago today:
I'm still in shock oners2nv's beast isn't up here. That was one impressive third gen there...
