This Italvolanti Steering Wheel was made in Italy in 1985 for use on AMG vehicles. It’s finished in Black Leather and the face is engraved with premerger "AMG" script. Four horn pads are featured on each spoke and the leather remains in excellent condition. The back of the wheel shows original Italvolanti manufacturer markings. This rare AMG steering wheel is located in Los Angeles, California and the seller is willing to ship worldwide.
This Italvolanti steering wheel can fit various Mercedes-Benz models and was most commonly used for W126, W124, and W123 models. The seller reports the steering wheel leather and stitching to be in good condition with original premerger "AMG" script.
Photos of the front and back of the steering wheel are provided in the gallery. Four horn pads are located on each spoke. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, and the seller is willing to accommodate worldwide shipping needs.
The MB Market Insights
Premerger AMG modified vehicles have become highly collectible. By that same trend, so have the parts which are becoming more rare by the day, as if they weren't already difficult to find. This Italvolanti steering wheel is one of the must have parts to complete a proper 80's AMG car. While driving down the road, these cars can be easily spotted with aggressive AMG body kits and wheels, possibly blasting your favorite 80's hit with the windows down. On the interior, there were less obvious options aside from Recaro seats, extended wood, and of course, a proper AMG steering wheel. While Italvolanti did offer these wheels for other manufacturers, this one was specifically made for AMG with the raised premerger "AMG" script across the center. No matter what old school Mercedes muscle car you've got, this steering wheel can spice up the interior in all the right ways.
Both of my Gen I AMG steering wheels on my 84 500SEL AMG and 85 500SEC AMG Widebody have K.B.A. 70042 and Ati-4 stamped on the back. Having said that, I have seen poorly done Italvolante replica steering wheels on eBay and Instagram, but this steering wheel offered is a legit Italvolante steering wheel that is at the very least a well done replica. 99.9% of people looking at this wheel could not tell it was not original. There are not many of the originals in existence and the recent Bonhams auctions for Barry Taylor's stash of AMG bits showed prices from $2k to $3k for genuine wheels. The leather seam on the outer rim offered here is correct at the 4 o'clock position.
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29954/lot/100/a-used-amg-for-mercedes-benz-grey-leather-steering-wheel-16-inches-in-diameter-1-inch-in-height/
The correct hub for this wheel is made by Atiwe and would have 500x stamped on the base of the hub with either smooth vinyl or accordion shaped hub. Here are two examples that sold yesterday (Jul 29) in Part 2 of the Bonhams AMG auction
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/30524/lot/317/a-nos-aitwe-for-amg-21mm-steering-wheel-hub-grey-leather-wrapped-years-1980-1995/
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/30524/lot/315/a-nos-atiwe-for-amg-21mm-steering-wheel-hub-in-black-vinyl-years-1980-1995/
Hey guys, if you have any questions please let me know! This AMG Steering wheel is in amazing condition. If you would like a shipping quote please use the 'Message seller' button and share your zip code. Good luck and happy bidding!
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$750 bid placed by @Ravenfan
$700 bid placed by @AMGbeliever
$650 bid placed by @Ravenfan
$600 bid placed by @Cascadia2024
$550 bid placed by @Ravenfan
$450 bid placed by @JJay
$400 bid placed by @Ravenfan
$350 bid placed by @JJay
$300 bid placed by @MYAMG1962
$250 bid placed by @JJay
Both of my Gen I AMG steering wheels on my 84 500SEL AMG and 85 500SEC AMG Widebody have K.B.A. 70042 and Ati-4 stamped on the back. Having said that, I have seen poorly done Italvolante replica steering wheels on eBay and Instagram, but this steering wheel offered is a legit Italvolante steering wheel that is at the very least a well done replica. 99.9% of people looking at this wheel could not tell it was not original. There are not many of the originals in existence and the recent Bonhams auctions for Barry Taylor's stash of AMG bits showed prices from $2k to $3k for genuine wheels. The leather seam on the outer rim offered here is correct at the 4 o'clock position. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/29954/lot/100/a-used-amg-for-mercedes-benz-grey-leather-steering-wheel-16-inches-in-diameter-1-inch-in-height/ The correct hub for this wheel is made by Atiwe and would have 500x stamped on the base of the hub with either smooth vinyl or accordion shaped hub. Here are two examples that sold yesterday (Jul 29) in Part 2 of the Bonhams AMG auction https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/30524/lot/317/a-nos-aitwe-for-amg-21mm-steering-wheel-hub-grey-leather-wrapped-years-1980-1995/ https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/30524/lot/315/a-nos-atiwe-for-amg-21mm-steering-wheel-hub-in-black-vinyl-years-1980-1995/$200 bid placed by @Ravenfan
$150 bid placed by @bdbenz
Guys, This is not a genuine AMG part. The AMG Italvolanti is ATI4, and ATI4 only! This is a reproduction, which makes it everything except „rare“ lmao$100 bid placed by @Xavo1978
Hey guys, if you have any questions please let me know! This AMG Steering wheel is in amazing condition. If you would like a shipping quote please use the 'Message seller' button and share your zip code. Good luck and happy bidding!$50 bid placed by @SimonBelgium