These Bluemel’s wood rimmed wheels were made between the years 1958-1962 to the best of my knowledge. Original untouched wheels (not repaired or refinished) are so rare that this mark be may obliterated from other original wheels.įollowing are notes from Mike Lempert, the guy who has been restoring originals and building replicas for so long. There is one known case of the lettering "T.C.S." being stamped in one of the finger grips on the back side of the wood rim, although it is not absolutely certain what those letters originally meant. Subsequently it was sometimes referred to as the "Twin Cam Special" steering wheel, although it was available to anyone who would order it on any model MGA. Originally promoted as a competition part, apparently it appeared most often on Twin Cam cars during that production period. Some (perhaps a minority) would have been factory installed with original delivery.įirst date of offer of this optional part was December 1957 predating introduction of the Twin Cam model (April 1958). Some of these will certainly be more recent reproductions, Some may be early aftermarket or dealer installed original source parts, qualifying as original. Mark Hester (of the MGA Twin Cam Enthusiasts group) has spotted photo records of at least 30 MGA Twin Cam cars with this style steering wheel.
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In early 2011 there has been a lot of discussion about this particular design of wood rim steering wheel, how to spot an original or a repro, and what other brand or style of wood rim wheel might be an appropriate period accessory for MGA. A wide variety of wood rim steering wheels is available through most of the traditional parts suppliers.įind more information in the Accessories section The wheel pictured above is original factory option style. "I make every wheel to order, and each of them gets personalized service" Hand made replicas, originals, and restorations.
Made by Mike Lempert in South Carolina, USA. Steering Wheel, WOOD RIM Ooptional Style - SR-105 Steering Wheel, Wood Rim optional style for MGA The MGA With An Attitude