This original Mercedes steering wheel with padded cap, horn ring and horn ring hub is available for purchase
Suitable for most Mercedes between approx. 1963 and approx. 1967.


  • The plastic (usually called Bakelite) was completely removed (see pictures), and new ivory colored plastic was cast around the original old metal core from 1966. Finally painted in the matching color. This is an old, original steering wheel that will give you many years of enjoyment.

  • The cushion cap is an old original one. The plastic had no damage and had been recolored in a color that matched the steering wheel due to the darkening.

  • The retaining ring for the star is in excellent condition

  • The Mercedes emblem is in very good condition, it has no scratches, no cracks and no errors in the star itself. There is a small irregularity in the background color.

  • The horn ring has been perfectly rechromed, without any defects. The cap nuts are new.

  • The horn hub was repainted in the matching ivory tone.




The quality levels:

Restored steering wheel: Old plastic, mostly cracked, was refurbished. A nice steering wheel after good work.
  Advantage: cheapest price.
  Disadvantage: The plastic shrinks further when exposed to sunlight, and thus cracks
  go up again.

Reproduction: Reproductions mostly produced in the Far East.
  Advantage: low price, new plastic that won't crack.
  Disadvantage: Deviations in shape and color, sometimes no operating license.

NOS steering wheels: old stock items from Mercedes Benz.
  Advantage: Old new goods, therefore no deviations from the original steering wheel.
  An investment with increasing value.
  Disadvantage: High purchase price because very rare.

Used polished
Steering wheels: Well-preserved old goods, mostly through long-term storage and selection
  Advantage: Original old goods in very good condition, no tearing, cheaper than NOS
  Disadvantage: Possibly slight signs of wear

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 has a long service life.
 
The plastic (usually called Bakelite) was completely removed (see pictures), and new ivory colored plastic was cast around the original old metal core from 1966. Finally painted in the matching color. This is an old, original steering wheel that will give you many years of enjoyment. The cushion cap is an old original one. The plastic had no damage and had been recolored in a color that matched the steering wheel due to the darkening. The Mercedes emblem is in very good condition, it has no scratches, no cracks and no errors in the star itself. There is a small irregularity in the background color. Restored steering wheel: Old plastic, mostly cracked, was refurbished. A nice steering wheel after good work. Plastic re-cast: The old plastic was completely removed and replaced with new one. T