Where to get a 60s Style Lotus Racing Steering Wheel

[JonnyPlus2]

Hi All,

I'm starting to restore my Elan, so naturally the first thing I need to get is a nice 13" red leather covered steering wheel, just like on Jimmy's 33.

I know I can get the center badge from Miles Wilkins (I think it's an Elite part) but I don't about the steering wheel itself. I'm thinking that someone here must know where to get 'em. Thanks.

Best Regards,
Jon Bathmaker

[gordont]

if you like red get a red 26R wheel from TTR

[RogerFrench]

Since you don't give a location, I'm not sure if this is useful, but there's a nice wheel at http://www.rdent.com/. Look under Elan parts

[JonnyPlus2]

Well, I've found two sources:
1) Westfield stock 50s style wheels for their Lotus 11 replica
2) http://www.alphasteeringwheels.co.uk/ <== this outfit is run by a chap called Dave Stanley and he makes all sorts of vintage steering wheels including Lotus racing wheels in 11,12,13 and 14" sizes (pic is one of his)
Regards,
Jon Bathmaker

[Mazzini]

Dave Stanley at Alpha is a great chap and his wheels are excellent.

[cal44]

the proportion of the last wheel pictured, is out of proportion.............grip is too big.

[elansprint71]

I don't know if you looked at TTR, as suggested. He has what you are looking for.

http://www.tonythompsonracing.co.uk/mainframe.html

[abstamaria]

Here is steering wheel I bought from Tony Thompson (TTR) some 15 years ago.

The wheel is on a Lotus 23, so it is a very small diameter wheel. A wheel for a 26R would have a larger diameter.

Andy.

[JonnyPlus2]

Hi,

Now that wheel is tastee ! Thanks for this.

I'm reluctant to buy a wheel from Tony T. sight unseen, as he has no pictures on his site and the "26R" wheel is quite unlike your 23 wheel. I think that I'll have to wait until I come over to England so that I can see it in person before I lay out the heavy spondulicks.

Regards,
Jon Bathmaker

[elancoupe]

This is the black version of the TTR 26R wheel.

[George4th]

+1 for the TTR wheel - its great!

[gordont]

yes I love my TTR wheeel, BUT should have gone for the red one!