The last several digits of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) were stamped throughout the Challengers and other MoPars on the factory line for ID purposes. More often than not, they're quite roughly stamped, but stamped they are. They're usually 6-7 digits, but can sometimes be less. These stamping locations are: on the fender tag, engine ID pad (passengers side just above the sump), on the transmission (drivers side), dash tag, drivers door jamb decal, drivers side cowl, drivers side radiator support and if applicable, the broadcast sheet. When all these are identical and match, your vehicle is "numbers matching" hence the term. To see a breakdown of Lucy's fender tag options, please view the Interior & Exterior Prior to Resto pages.

If the numbers match, in short, the car and it's drivetrain are the "real deal". It's how the vehicle rolled off the factory floor. To many people, this is the ultimate. There are many, many, MANY "clones" or as I prefer to call them "tributes" or "replicas" (you clone sheep, not MoPars!) so it's lovely having a #'s matching vehicle (or in my case the drivetrain ready and waiting). There are only around a handful (literally) of REAL JS23U code vehicles in New Zealand. Running the Registry has given me a great insight into what we really have here in God's own so knowing there are only around 3-5 real #'s 440 R/T vehicles just makes owning one a little more special. Below are photos of the factory #'s 440 Magnum, the #'s transmission and the VIN stampings.