GDC010 Posted 8November, 2021 Report Share Posted 8November, 2021 Afternoon all. I've replaced the steering wheel on my '86 Supersport with a Prototipo (yes, I realise that's a cliche) Regardless, I now have the original blue leather which probably deserves a better home than on a shelf in the garage. It's in outstanding condition having only done 41,000 miles, and I've just had some of the stitching tightened up by Car Interiors Plus in Artarmon so it's absolutely ready to be installed. Blue leather, not shiny, not worn through anywhere. Just really nice condition. Rather than sell it on ebay, I thought someone here might a) have a use for it and b) have an idea what it's actually worth. Ebay prices range from circa $750 to $1500 . Any feedback appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 8November, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 8November, 2021 Also - I forgot to mention, it can be seen installed here and yes, it's a genuine (now) 41,000 miles car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 10November, 2021 Report Share Posted 10November, 2021 Very nice wheel. I needed a dark blue one for my 930 a few years ago. Hard to find. I’ve had a few of these over the years. For a nice wheel with normal wear/patina but no damage I’d put it between $500-600. For the right person who needs/wants this particular colour maybe $750. I’d hold onto it if I were you. Too hard to find when/if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 10November, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 10November, 2021 GUT, thanks for your message. I'm torn. It's too good for it not to be used, and I'd rather avoid ebay if I could. Would prefer it stay within the Australian Porsche community as well. Tempted to have it framed for my office unless someone can convince me that they really need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 11November, 2021 Report Share Posted 11November, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 12:47, GUT said: Very nice wheel. I needed a dark blue one for my 930 a few years ago. Hard to find. I’ve had a few of these over the years. For a nice wheel with normal wear/patina but no damage I’d put it between $500-600. For the right person who needs/wants this particular colour maybe $750. I’d hold onto it if I were you. Too hard to find when/if you need one. Yeah I'd keep it with the car. It might be worth more to you in the long run with the car than without. If you sell the car, re-install it and keep the prototipo and you'll get a higher price for the car. Hang it on the office wall in the meantime. The older these cars get the higher prized the original parts are. FAP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 12November, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 12November, 2021 Coastr, thanks for your message. I'm starting to think that might be the best option. I could possibly be convinced otherwise for the right offer - but the scarcity and condition would make it really hard to replace if I ever wanted to do so. Food for thought. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 11December, 2021 Report Share Posted 11December, 2021 Hi, I just read your post, I’m after a blue steering wheel for my 1986 930 turbo, if it’s available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 11December, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 11December, 2021 Hi - thanks for the message. I guess 'technically' it is but I'm in two minds about selling it. Am thinking it would look good framed in my office but for the right offer I might be able to be convinced otherwise. I can send you some photos if you would like, or I'm in Roseville if you'd like to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 11December, 2021 Report Share Posted 11December, 2021 I can drive over now with $500 in my pocket, would that be enough to wrestle it off the wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 11December, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 11December, 2021 Not quite. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165184971472?epid=5029828499&hash=item2675caa2d0:g:zhAAAOSwm5Bhi-d4&frcectupt=true is maybe a reasonable proxy for this one - even though it's from a 964. Or this - which is extremely red, but at least would fit an 86 930. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/154471063578?epid=12026835954&hash=item23f731601a:g:mJwAAOSwmfNgrmXm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 11December, 2021 Report Share Posted 11December, 2021 All good, I’ll just get mine refurbished. Just can’t quite match the blue colour of the leather. I haven’t been chasing a replacement wheel, so wasn’t sure of their value. Thanks again for the quick reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 11December, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 11December, 2021 Easy. I used Car Interiors Plus at Artarmon to tighten up the stitching and they were very quick - and did a sensational job. Might be worth trying them to see if they could colour match for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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