Question

[lowflyer]

I have an original Mk 1 LC wood rim steering wheel, that was removed from my car in 1970 when I started racing it.

I am told that it is quite valuable. Any ideas on this?

I also have the small silver "Indy" plate from the centre console.

Sadly, that's all that I have left, other than some great memories.

Ken Edney
Across the pond

[Keith Halstead]

Which type is it - post up a pic if possible?

[lowflyer]

No picture readily available.

Plain wood rim with finger grooves, three aluminium spokes with slots, small black and silver centre button with Lotus emblem.

It came on a Mk 1 made in Nov. 1965.

Ken

[Steve 155C]

Hi Ken. That would be the most common version of the steering wheel. It all comes down to condition and completeness - eg with or without boss and horn push etc. Assuming its a complete steering wheel in reasonable condition (no stress cracks in the wood rim) then you should expect £500+ for it.

[lowflyer]

Thank you.

It has the "horn" button but not the mounting boss.

For the last 40 years or so it has hung on the wall of my office with a few photos of the car.

One of the "ones that I wish I had back".

Ken

[Keith Halstead]

You can buy the boss separately as a repro on Ebay Ken.