Numbers matching means that a part (or parts) have a number that matches the VIN or a portion of the VIN. Often it only refers to the engine, in some cases other parts as well.
Watch a Barrett Jackson or Mecum Auction and many of these “Numbers Matching” cars bring higher prices. It is a unique attribute especially muscle and sports cars that were often modified over the years. For example there were just over 46k 1976 Stingray produced and having the original engine adds it to a much smaller number.
Since the L48 for #SR76 is the lower performance of the engine available in 1976, one might guess that they were replaced for more horse power over the years.
For #SR76 my intentions are not to create a contours level restoration, so it really isn’t that much of benefit but would be cool to know.
So is the L48 original to #ProjectSR76?
See what you think.
Tim
SR=Stingray
76 -1976
I think numbers matching is a icing on the cake kind of thing. NON NUMBERS MATCHING cars don’t scare me, nor would I pay a premium for NUMBERS MATCHING.
Nice to see you yesterday and look over the car. Well bought!