This
photo depicts the trim tag on a 1968 Corvette, which gives the build date, original
trim, and the correct paint. Be aware that these tags are being reproduced and
can falsely represent a car for what someone wants it to be, not what it originally
was.
which
have been cleverly documented to be original "numbers matching" cars.
There is a simple basic procedure to follow that will keep you from being burnt
by buying a counterfeit Corvette.
Before we go into detail, let's interject a basic underlying
principal: knowledge is the ultimate and only way to stop counterfeiting. Before
you ever set out to acquire or restore a Corvette, become as informed as you
can about the specific model you are interested in. There are literally hundreds
of clubs for any year and model Corvette. Almost all have technical advisors
and newsletters to help inform their members of new developments in the "numbers
matching" area. Many provide services to help you decode dataplates, VINs
(Vehicle Identification Numbers), and production figures, etc. Knowledge of
your own model is your best defense to keep from being ripped off. Nothing can
take the place of original documentation such as Chevrolet Service News, Technical
Service Bulletins, and original build records used to compile such books
