Vintage 380mm Personal Wood Steering Wheel w/ BMW E9 Hub Adapter & Horn Button

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Vintage Personal Wood Steering Wheel w/ BMW E9 Solid Hub Adapter & Horn Button
380mm Diameter
Stamped: Personal Collaudo / Made in Italy
Production Date: 04/1964

Overall, this wheel is in good condition considering its age. No bends on the spokes.

E9 Solid Hub Adapter and Horn Button is included.

Asking $250
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Willing to ship)
 

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Is the wood cracked? If not I will take it,
if you can post a photo of eventual cracks, I would appreciate it.
Please pm contact if you like.
Regards,
Alberto
 
Dear Joe,
Received the wheels.
Thank you! Am very glad with them.
On the Personal, where does it say "Personal Collaudo" ?

Best regards, Alberto
 
It is definitely a Personal steering wheel.
Personal made various steering wheels without the Personal stamp and was the only company which used this design back then.
It's a pretty rare one, it has a light stripe in the wood. Once restored it would look like this;

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B.T.W. 'Collaudo' stand for 'technical tested' or 'checked'. It's an inspection stamp. Some steering wheels have the stamp, others haven't.
 
Here's a link to some photos of my steering wheel. Mine was made '68. The colluado stamp is just above the date stamp.

The 1970 2800 Project

Growing up in Florida during the 1970's without TV created a childhood full of adventures, projects, mayhem and mischief. I am particularly indebted to my parents who led unique lives and encouraged independence, experimentation, learning from failure, and taking on risk. The common thread...
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Thank you for the explanation.
The seller said the mark "collaudo" was present, yet not there.
Regards,
Alberto
 
PS. yours has the Personal stamp up front, mine does not.

The mysteries of Italian st. wh....
 
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I understand that steering wheels are a matter of personal taste. I remember when I was searching, I discovered many different variants
even within the same manufacturer:

Here is a Personal "Autostrada" Steering wheel (9/1965) that has triangular design elements similar to Nardi Steering wheels:
www.ebay.com

Personal Autostrada wooden steering wheel | eBay

No breaks or cracks.
www.ebay.com

Curiously... here is a 2nd Personal "Autostrada" Steering wheel (5/1966) with a spoke pattern nearly identical to the Collaudo:
www.ebay.com

PERSONAL AUTOSTRADA 38CM Wood Steering wheel + hub FIAT 500 - 600 Volante epoca | eBay

Può presentare normali segni del tempo essendo appunto originale dell'epoca. Before buying the item, make sure it is the right one or compatible with what you are looking for. Conditions as in photos, sale with the formula"Viewed and liked AS IS - NO WARRANTY "!
www.ebay.com
 
Thank you for posting the photo... I am constantly amazed at the expertise on this site and the individuals who take the time to share their knowledge.

Now you have me wondering if I should use an Autostrada or Collaudo steering wheel in my build....
 
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