numbers-matching

adjective

Of a car, especially a collector car: having original or matching components; matching its factory specifications.

“a numbers-matching 1963 Corvette”

Meanings

adjectivenumbers-matching (not comparable)
  1. not comparableautomotiveOf a car, especially a collector car: having original or matching components; matching its factory specifications.

    a numbers-matching 1963 Corvette

Origin

From vehicle identification numbers and other number codes used to identify car parts.

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