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20 Muscle Car Codes and Terms You Should Know

Vukasin Herbez · 8 min read
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  1. Numbers Matching: Like They Just Left the Factory

Numbers matching means that the car has an engine, gearbox, production and drivetrain code that is the same as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Numbers matching cars are as original as the day they left the factory assembly line. For that reason, they will always command higher prices than cars that they have replaced or modernized the drivetrain.

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Vukasin Herbez

Vukasin Herbez writes about classic American muscle, Japanese performance icons and landmark Ferraris for Motor Junkie. Vukasin's features explore the history behind the cars that defined each decade.

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