Got this 87 z28 vert it was sitting 2 years( it needs some work) . What you would pay for a car like this? Just wanted to know if i over paid

 

What engine? Need more info! From the looks of it, about $1500-2000.

 

Its a 305 carb got it wit 145xxx needs a new top tires and has 2 small rust spots the motor runs strong besides the idle problem that im having.i got it 3 weeks ago and put over 1,000 miles on it

 

Looks pretty nice, carb drops the price, but I would say between $1500-$2500 as well. New tops are not to hard to come by.

 

Does it have the 20th Anniversary Map Pocket in front of passenger seat?

 

Less for TBI?

 

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" >> I would have paid 2,500 - 3,000 for it....

 

Did you get it off ebay? I think I saw this listed. Does it have custom interior? The one I saw was going for around $2000, to me for a 1987 that is the 25 th anniversary, plus there were only a bit over 700 verts made that year., it is worth around $3000???

 

I'd say about $1,500 based on the fact that it needs obvious body and paint work, it's a carb car, and isn't an IROC-Z, just a Z28.

 

Yes it has the 20th Anniversary Map Pocket in front of passenger seat.
Yes it is the one on ebay and it is a 20th anniversary
and to my surprise i ran the vin # and it came out like this

Year: 1987 Style/Body: Convertible 2D
Make: Chevrolet Engine: 5.0L V8 4BBL
Model: Camaro IROC Z28 / Z28 Country of Assembly: United States

 

My opinion is that it is a 1987 Iroc Convertible, around 700 verts made that year as a end of the year option. First year for a Camaro convertible since 1969, plus its the 20th anniversary. I think it is a car, that if you put money into it, it will only go up in value. Not sure what you got it for, but if it was for around 2-3 G's, I think it is a good deal.

 

Need way more pics to tell condition... hard to say with what you posted.. Where did you run the vin? I didn't think you could tell a vert from a coupe via vin since they were all conversions..

 

This is were i looked up the vin # http://www.vindetective.com

 

it appears to be a regular z28 if you look at the pictures.. where do you see any Iroc parts on it?? it has potential but would probably be worth more if it had a more desireable powertrain combo such as L98 or LB9 with a t-5, also it was the first year for an official licensed vert conversion, however it was indeed possible to get a convertable third gen before 1987 as many around here can attest to. Will it ever be worth a ton of money? Who knows.. it does appear to be in decent condition from the pictures, although its hard to tell. If he paid around 2k I think he did decent on the price. Keep in mind verts typically bring more money than their hardtop or t-topped counterparts.

 

Interesting mix. It's either a Z28 painted to look like an IrocZ, or it's an IrocZ with Z28 wheels swapped onto it!

 

Probably a z28 that was repainted at some point.

 

Nice car drive it and enjoy . If you paid over 3 grand I would say that is a little step ,any less , Deal. However if the car was close and you did not have to travel to get it . I would say you paid what is worth at 3grand . Looks to be a solid car and you should not feel guilty modifying it . Its not like these cars are on every corner . So how much ?

 

if its pretty much rust free. is worth 3-4 grand imo, dont matter what anyone else thinks you payed, verts are beautiful, nice car.

 

Well now that everyone has given you their opinions of value inquiring minds want to know........How much did you actually pay?

 

i paid 2k for my 88 and i think i paid too much for it. i was just so excited to find one.

 

$2k and you overpaid for an 88 IROC convert? What kind of condition are we talking about? That actually seems like a good deal.

 

It is a z28 and i Paid 1,800
Has minor rust, needs anew top, and has code 44 i think is the oxygen sensor

 

what are the rpo's? maybe it is an iroc after all.

 

If you you have paid 1K for it, someone on here would have said you over paid for the car. it appears to be a nice car enjoy it. It amazes me that people on this board complain about values and turn around and lowball every car someone asks about just because it's not an IROC.

 

I'd be more concerned with the amount of rust more so than what model it is. That rust on the 1/4th looks pretty nasty, I'd be worried about the floor pans and such.

 

Whats more crazy is the price some will ask when its time to sell their car

 

My understanding is that all 1987 convertibles were either IROCS or a regular camaro, all IROCS had the Z28 badging, the only IROC badgin was the IROC decal on the lower half of the door. I also believe since it has a TPI that also makes it an IROC. I am pretty sure this is right, can anyone else substantiate this?

 

You could have gotten a Z28 Camaro Convertible in 1987, I thought Willie had one.

I think the car in question is an IROC, it has fog lights, which IIRC are rather uncommon on the Z28 from 1985 - 1987. I think someone swapped the wheels... nonetheless I think the Z28 Vert is much more rare than a IROC vert by far for 1987.

If you really want to know what it was from the factory and do not have the SPID sheet in the center console, look on the drivers side door jamb and look for the tire sizes.. R15 = Z28, R16 = IROC... Based purely on the production numbers I would bet it is a IROC.

With the rust and everything else included, Engine, milage, I think you did yourself really fair. The rust is worrisome, I can find Verts all over for $1000 - $2000... Problem is there are none around me. And they either do not run, do not have engines, transmissions or missing a ton of parts... I think you did really good honestly... I could probably sell it quickly up here in MI for $2500 right now.

John

 

I don't know, Mine shows it's a Convertible as well....................

Year: 1991 Style/Body: Convertible 2D Make: Pontiac Engine: 5.0L V8 MPI Model: Firebird Trans Am Country of Assembly: United States

 

I ran my Mustang also for fun and I got this...........................

Make: Ford


Engine: 4.6L V8 EFI
Model: Mustang GT Country of Assembly: United States

 

I ran the rpo's and it is a z28 i try to get them up in here tomorrow

 

bought it from a kid on this site maybe about 2 years ago. Seems like after i bought it there were 10 other ones for sale in better condition for a little more money

 

There is some facts that are confusing and even tried and true owners do not know some of the facts...

1) Yes all third gen Firebirds and Camaro Convertibles were conversions.

2) There was about a dozen companies doing their own conversion, but ASC got the Official Conversion blessing by GM.

3) ASC did Camaro Dealer conversions from 1985 - 1987 (possibly 1988) and Firebird Dealer conversions from 1986 - 1989.

4) The final design was a collaborative effort between GM and ASC for all Camaros and I believe all Firebirds.

5) ASC also did all of the Factory Camaro Conversions from 1987 - 1992 and Factory Firebird conversions from 1991 & 1992. These cars received a VIN to identify them as a convertible.

6) Year for year All of the ASC cars are the same there was nothing skimped on when a dealer had a conversion done.

7) It was Fuel economy that mandated the engine and transmission combination's for the Factory convertibles, NOT the torque of the engine...

I hope that helps.

John