the term loosely, with no clue to what it actually is.
To say that this situation is creating a major problem
in the Corvette hobby is a vast understatement. The problem lies in the fact
that thousands of dollars are being invested into many "matching number"
cars, which in fact are complete forgeries, built for the primary purpose of
selling an incorrect car as a documented original. Many enthusiasts are unsure
as to what composes a correct car. Much of the information that has been published
to date in this area has been incorrect in several aspects. We want to clarify
what is meant by "numbers matching" and how it pertains to you.
We should also take note of the fact that many
cars suffered blown engines, transmissions, and rear axles in the musclecar
era. Because the term "numbers matching" has been used so freely,
many fine cars are now forged or faked to appear original for a decent resale
value. Just remember that a car is only original once, period. There are more
and more "manufactured" cars turning up in collectors hands
Checking
paperwork and doing your research prior to buying a Corvette is the key to not
being ripped off.
