Original steering wheel

[Roger King]

https://www.moto-lita.co.uk/steering-wh ... ilters=150

The 16" is original size.

Later Cobra:

https://www.moto-lita.co.uk/steering-wh ... ilters=154

Again, should be 16". Can be had with no markings.

[nikbj68]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C773843

Cripes! That`s expensive for a re-pop, doesn`t mention whether boss is included, but still £100 more than a new one with boss from Mota Lita! (And it`s not a Greyhound wheel... )

[Roger King]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C773843

Cripes! That`s expensive for a re-pop, doesn`t mention whether boss is included, but still £100 more than a new one with boss from Mota Lita! (And it`s not a Greyhound wheel... )

They don't list Greyhound, but if you know the details Motolita will build you one. They are a brilliant company to deal with, still the same family from way back and I wouldn't be surprised if they're still made in the kitchen like they used to be. OEM for all our cars.

[nikbj68]

Found some handy photos!

Greyhound = DB2 Bluemels. `Orrible flimsy great thing. Dad found it awkward getting in and out with the Bluemels 171/2" wheel as it left little room twixt wheel & thigh and was in constant contact with yer legs;


So I replaced it with the original wheel from Dad`s Cobra, as wrestled by Jack sears, and subsequently signed by him too!


Here is a set of 'compare and contrast' piccies, including a 15" flat Mota Lita I fitted before the Cobra wheel :

Original (like a bloody bus!):


15" (bit heavy at low speed/parking):


Cobra 16" dished:

[Roger King]

I'd go with the Bluemels every time, just looks the part.

[Paul Blore]

I'm inclined to agree with Roger. What would an Ace wheel look like in there?

https://www.moto-lita.co.uk/steering-wh ... t-fitting/

[nikbj68]

Apart from the need for refurb(plastic splitting on spokes, see cableties!), it was unpleasant to use, a Derrington(Ace) wheel was a consideration, but when I told Dad I could fit 39PH's wheel, there could be no other result! The only way Dad will remove the wheel now will be to refit it to 39PH; we await delivery(breath not held ).

[Samthomasracing]

Does this mean you have the wheel that was on 39PH ? Or am inbeing completely thick...

[nikbj68]

Yes, Sam. Dad owned 39PH from '67 -'73, and now owns the AC Greyhound that I fitted to.
When we did the Sussex GT at Goodwood a couple of years ago, Sir Paul Vestey said that wheel & car should be reunited, Dad agreed, asking when we could expect delivery of the Cobra!!!

[Samthomasracing]

That's seriously cool, do you have any photos of the car when your family owned it ? Does your dad miss it ? (Stupid question)
Also if the wheel ever goes up for sale, but I'm sure there's a queue !