Bring a Trailer 1987 Camaro IROC-Z Sells for $128,787
A 105-mile 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z sold at a no-reserve Bring a Trailer auction after drawing 26 bids.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Car Culture
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A dark red 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z with 105 miles sold for $128,787 at a no-reserve Bring a Trailer auction. The car previously failed to meet its reserve at a July 2021 auction, where the high bid was $41,000.
Why it matters
The result shows how well-preserved, low-mileage examples of late-1980s Camaros can command prices far above their original sticker. The sale also highlights how a car that stalled at a lower bid in 2021 later drew a much stronger final price.
The car has 105 miles on its odometer and a 5.7L LB9 V8 sending power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic and limited-slip differential. Its original $18,000 price is roughly $53,400 in today's dollars, against a final bid of $128,787.
The players
Bring a Trailer
Bring a Trailer is an online auction marketplace focused on vintage, enthusiast and collectible vehicles, known for its public bidding format and detailed listings.
Modern Chevrolet
Modern Chevrolet is a Chevrolet dealership in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which sold this Camaro new.
The details
The car, sold new by Modern Chevrolet of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, previously spent time in Connecticut and Wisconsin. A Carfax report shows no accidents or damage, and the car was offered without a reserve on Bring a Trailer.
Timeline
July 2021: The car failed to meet its reserve at a Bring a Trailer auction with a high bid of $41,000.
November 11, 2026: The no-reserve auction ended with a winning bid of $128,787.
Roadmap
Third-generation Camaros from the late 1980s have shifted from everyday used cars to collectible targets, and low-mileage IROC-Z examples are now among the most sought after. The result reflects a broader pattern in which enthusiast auction platforms are driving prices for American performance cars from that era upward.
For buyers, this sale shows that clean, low-mileage late-1980s Camaros now carry collector-level prices well beyond their original cost. Owners of similar cars should expect strong resale interest, while prospective buyers should budget accordingly.
The takeaway
Clean, low-mileage examples of the 1987 Camaro IROC-Z are increasingly valued as collectibles, so buyers should compare auction results and vehicle history reports before bidding.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GM Authority.
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