Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheel, 1952-1955
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Reference: 6702
Mercedes-Benz 1952-1955
A very rare, original steering wheel as used in (and interchangeable with) the W194 sports racing car, the W196 Grand Prix car and the 300SLR sports racing car. This wonderfully ‘battle-scarred’ steering wheel includes the quick-release mechanism superbly engineered by Mercedes-Benz and common to each of these models, allowing them to be interchangeable. This particular steering wheel is believed to have been fitted to a Type W194 that participated in the Carrera Panamericana in Mexico in 1952. Of undoubted museum quality the steering wheel is presented within a bespoke glazed presentation case with silver plaque.
Diameter: 16½ inches (42 cm) approx.
Case size: 24 x 22 x 4 inches (61 x 56 x 10 cm)
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