Sold Wood Steering Wheel

[1602bmw]

Price: $550

Location: United Kingdom

Description:

Very nice condition with a nice patina. All horn buttons work.

 

42.5 cm / 16 inches.

 

Open to sensible offers. 

 

UK based but will ship internationally - DM me so I can check shipping costs

Edited July 1, 2023 by 1602bmw
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[HBChris]

That would be for an e3, e9 or NK sedan, all with horn ring on the wheel.

[1602bmw]

Yes I guess it originally was from one of those. Had it on my E10 for a while but have now reverted back to standard with my specs. 

[1602bmw]

Some more pics...

 

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[Alexander]

It also fits the 02. I believe that horn ring is removable. There is provision to fit the sprung brass pin horn contact instead of the horn ring. Some of the later NK 2000 Sedans were fitted with this wheel along with E3s and E9s.

 

25 years ago I removed one of these wheels from an E3 sedan sitting at the local self service salvage yard in the San Fernando Valley. I got it for less than $10. I tried it in one of my 02s, but I don't like the feel of wood steering wheels. So, I removed it and it sat in my room as decoration until a couple of years ago when I gave it away to a friend who owns a clean 1969 2000NK missing its original wheel.

Edited July 3, 2023 by Alexander

[1602bmw]

Are you inferring the price is too high and I should give this away? I'm not sure what value your anecdote has on a For Sale post.

[Alexander]

3 hours ago, 1602bmw said:

Are you inferring the price is too high and I should give this away? I'm not sure what value your anecdote has on a For Sale post.

No ! I'm not inferring anything, not at all. I've seen these wheels sell for $1,000 +. $500 for a driver quality example such as yours is probably about right in today's market.

 

I'm just relaying my experience with this wheel. I gave away my wheel to an old friend and enthusiast. And, I'm not in the business of selling parts. I was a picker at the self service salvage yards in Southern California 25-30 years ago. These cars littered the yards in those days and were available either complete or for parts for next to nothing.

 

If anything, I've provided info which will help you sell this wheel. I've verified through personal experience that this wheel fits the 02 where the horn will function  once you swap out the brass ring for the spring loaded brass pin from your existing 02 wheel. It takes about 5 minutes.

 

By the way, the BMW 1600-2, 1602 is my specialty. I've owned and worked on these cars for 40+ years. So, what I paid for parts and cars for most of that time is a very different reality from today, as  are many of the people.

 

And, on a last note, My very clean 1967 1600-2 in Bristol Grey was passed on to me by the original owner who was on death's bed. I helped him for years in sorting out that car. He installed a 2.0L and 5 speed,limited slip etc. before he passed the car on to me. I could probably get top dollar for that car. But, I won't sell it. When the time comes, I'll pass on the tradition and give it away.

 

 

Edited July 3, 2023 by Alexander

[1602bmw]

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