bhndrson@west.net wrote:
> I just had to chuckle at Chas Douglass' concern over the price of a MotoLita
> (?) steering wheel in Moss. No chuckle directed toward Chas, but the fact
> that the wheel cost 'only' $200. I recently picked up a very nice 1965
> Porsche 356C Coupe (don't spam me yet - I also have a 1969 Sprite in pretty
> decent shape AND I'd be the first to admit that when push came to shove, I
> wouldn't bet against the Sprite in a game of Chase the Twisties). Now for
> the little factoid that will make many of you glad you are into LBCs and not
> Germanic iron: my 356 came with a period wooden steering wheel by Les
> Leston. The replacement cost is $1300 according to several restoration
> sources. Puts things into perspective, doesn't it?
>
> Bruce Henderson
> 1969 Austin Healey Sprite
> 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe
I just happen to have a LL steering wheel, wood, about 15" (without going and
measuring) that I would be happy to sell for 1/2 what Porche wants! Ha Ha!
It came on one of my Sprites.
Seriously, if it will work for you, talk to me. I'm not using it.
--
Frank Clarici
Seeing all of you at Sprite Rush 98
For more info on Sprite Rush, the 40th anniversery of the Sprite
Check out my home page http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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