Question on numbers matching resto
To be numbers matching you need the original, drive-train components (engine and transmission). Those components are stamped with the cars vin. The stampings match the vin.... That's the numbers matching part.
In the world of restored cars, correctness and originality is the value.
Any departures from stock, can lower the value.
But, that's only if you plan on selling and marketing the car as a restored original.
Gold is a great color.