The steering wheel (usually called Bakelite) is in excellent original condition, with no cracks or signs of wear. It comes from old stock. Produced in August 1972. I just cleaned it thoroughly and polished it to a high shine. The hub pad (often called the impact pot) was recolored in a matt color that perfectly matches the steering wheel due to the slight darkening. The Mercedes emblem is in perfect condition, it has no scratches, no cracks and no errors in the background color. The star itself also has no signs of age or flaws. Restored steering wheel: Old plastic, mostly cracked, has been refurbished. After a good job, a nice steering wheel. Plastic re-cast: The old plastic was completely removed and replaced with new one. This means that the original old steering wheel is retained and