Prototipo wheel, why so much?

look 171 · 03-28-2017, 01:55 PM

I notice the older Prototipos are about getting close to 1000 bucks, why? Ones from the 80s? What's the difference between ones now and those old ones? Why are they so especial? I have one in my early car and someone pointed it out to me on the cost.

masraum · 03-28-2017, 01:57 PM

No, no, no, that's 1000 yen. I'll definitely give you 1000 yen for yours.

Yeah, dunno, maybe then you could call it period?

I might understand if it was from the 60s or 70s, but if it's from the 80s, what's the big deal?

look 171 · 03-28-2017, 02:08 PM

Maybe its from the 70s? I do know that its isn't on of the newer ones

look 171 · 03-28-2017, 02:12 PM

I looked and found new ones for 300 bucks

drcoastline · 03-28-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by look 171

I looked and found new ones for 300 bucks

Cheaper than that Ebay for $219.95 shipped. I don't know why the older ones are so expensive either. I keep looking to put a 70's era on my car but can not justify a Grand or more. That being said there is a 1970 on Ebay for $500.00 but still ca not come to pull the trigger.

Noah930 · Noah930's Garage

Oftentimes earlier ones are 370 mm diameter, whereas current ones are 350 mm.

Dixie · Dixie's Garage

The older ones are thicker. The difference in finish is noticeable. Then again, you're buying a 30+ year old used steering wheel.

manbridge 74 · 03-28-2017, 04:15 PM

Some people just like old stuff.

A guy here at work in his mid 20s just bought a 68 Beetle. Wants to learn basic DIY and likes the look.

billybek · billybek's Garage

Wheel diameter.
370 mm MOMO Prototipos are pretty hard to find.

look 171 · 03-28-2017, 11:24 PM

I am told mine is the early ones and its new old stock. Now I have to measure it to see if it 370mm. Thanks for the info

JQ911 · JQ911's Garage

Early proto prices are crazy. If you are not particular about it, here is an alternative to those who are looking for 370mm prototipo style steering wheel. I got mine from karmann konnections last year. It's a flat one (non dished) for gbp289 believe shipped to the us cost less than gpb25 iiric. It aint a momo but i got the right size i wanted.

Prototipo Style Steering wheel 370mm Non dished

Here is it mounted on my 86