This 1990 Chevrolet Camaro was hidden away with six miles on the clock for a very specific reason and wasn’t found until 34 years later
- A 1990 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE IROC Z28 was discovered hidden
- It was in a basement for 34 years and had 6.3 miles on the clock
- It’s possibly the lowest mileage for this example in the world
Published on Feb 02, 2025 at 9:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A 1990 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE IROC Z28 with a low mileage of only 6.3 miles on its odometer was hidden away in Ohio, USA, for decades.
It had been stored away in a basement for 34 years and forgotten about.
The rare model was one of only 62 examples built in 1990 with the 1LE package.
Completely original, completely untouched, and never driven – this is as authentic as it gets.
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The low-mileage 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
Camaro enthusiast, Donald Toalston, ordered the car after reading about the ‘Ordered to Go’ special 1LE models in Car Craft and Super Chevy magazine, back in March of 1989, as reported by MotorTrend.
He bought it from the Lavery Chevrolet showroom floor in Alliance, Ohio, before trailering it to his home – making it likely the lowest-mileage example in the world.
From January 4, 1990, he stored the third-generation Z28 car immediately after purchase to preserve it in pristine condition until he passed.
He lifted it on jack stands to protect its tires and suspension, and hid it under a car cover.
After Toalston’s death, collector Jeff Makovich purchased the car from his niece.
He carefully removed it from storage and was enthusiastic about getting it back to factory-fresh condition.
Restoring the car
When Makovich got the rare Camaro into his hands the hard work began.
He revived the blue paint which had dulled with time and planned to restore the mechanicals of this motorized time capsule.
With a 5.7L TPI V8 packing 245HP under the hood and already in great condition it was bound to be worth it.
Rather than taking it out on the open road, Jeff plans to keep the car as a showpiece and he took to Facebook to show it off.
However, instead of keeping it hidden away like its original owner, he intends to trailer it to car events across America to showcase its unique history and near-perfect preservation.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
