The steering wheel is obviously an essential component for your car. It’s the way you communicate with your machine. It’s how you declare where you want to go and it talks back to you, providing a sense of the road. At the same time, steering wheels can be beautiful works of art—a defining element of your car’s style. Consider how the following steering wheels and accessories, all found on eBay Motors, can transform your ride.
Rare and Classic
In the vintage world of Ferrari, all parts (especially original ones) command top dollar. This Nardi steering wheel (right) for an early 1956 Ferrari 250GT is no exception. The Ferrari was a V12 monster with a voluptuous body designed by the legendary Pininfarina. This steering wheel—in excellent unrestored condition—is selling for a cool $16,000.
With the introduction of the Porsche 356B in the 1960s, the German carmaker gained a reputation for affordable sports cars that had timeless beauty and delightful performance. This vintage wheel reveals the beauty of that design. It has been hidden away in a German warehouse for more than 50 years. The 356B steering wheel, because of its distinctive VDM horn ring, was only available as a dealer upgrade, so it’s very rare. Hand crafted for Porsche by Les Leston, a British Grand Prix driver, the flawless wheel can be had for only $7,000.
The Cold Hard Feel of Billet
Billet steering wheels were introduced in the 1980s. This forged billet steering wheel, the Iroc (left), is custom machined and polished to your ride’s specifications. As the seller says, “If you can think it, we can build it.” It’s available for a Buy It Now price of $299.
The 12-inch “White Knuckle DRAGSTER” steering wheel (right) makes a statement in your rat rod, custom car, truck, boat, or UTV. It’s lovingly crafted of military grade steel wrapped in rubber and black parachute cord. Simulated knuckle-busters adorn the rim, and then it’s finished in a durable power coating. The seller jokes that there’s no horn button, because “we feel that yelling and shaking your fist is an acceptable solution to most traffic problems.”
Don’t Forget Accessories
No steering wheel is absolutely complete without accessories. Here are a few to consider.
Heater not working? Not interested in wearing gloves? Then this Australian wool steering wheel cover (left) is just the ticket. This cover fits 99 percent of cars on the road today, and is very soft to the touch.
First developed in the 1930s for gentlemen who wanted to keep one hand free while continuing to steer the car, Necker Knobs (one example, right) are an American innovation. They were originally designed to allow the turning of the steering wheel with one hand before power steering was available.
Finally, have you ever needed to have a tray or work area on your steering wheel to take care of an urgent need? The Car Auto Laptop Desk/Steering Wheel Seat Mulit-Tray Work Table is compatible with a wide variety of vehicles. It’s what you need for convenient access to a burger, drink, or laptop (or all three) from behind the wheel. The idea is to turn the driver’s seat into a work or dining station—but use common sense folks. It’s designed for use only when the car is fully stopped.
