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Old 08-15-2001, 09:55 PM
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? on Rare 85 California Special IROC

I just recently heard about a California special IROC that was availaible in 85, I think. Only about 500 were made and came in black or red. IT HAD NO HOOD LOUVERES, NO REAR SPOILER, ETC. Basically, an IROC in disguise.

Can anybody shed any more light on the California Special IROCS or does anybody have any literature or pics of some?

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Manny,

I happen to know a guy who owns one. His name is Dave Sauro and he posts regularly at:

http://www.iroc-zpost.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi

He is the original owner of a California IROC-Z. You are right. The car is an RS clone (two years before the RS was introduced). It does not have hood louvers nor a rear spoiler. If you still can't get a hold of Dave at IROC-Zpost.com, I have some pics of his car I can post.

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Try this link. The car is on several sites, but this one has a little information/history, and a copy of the window sticker. See RPO "1C5", California Promotional Package. Also note the B4Z, IROC-Z RPO
www.iroc-z.com/1985pages/1985gallery/1985pic15.htm
Can also be seen at www.camarosource.ca/ as car of the month.
And www.iroc-zpost.com in the members cars section


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Anyone else have one of these? Would like to hear from other owners. Would also like pic's of a red one. Haven't seen one in over ten years.

Dave Sauro
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