>From what I can remember, US-spec Spitfires came with Motolita
leather-covered steering wheels from about 1978-1979 or so. They look
exactly as you describe, complete with the Leyland swirl. You can buy
Motolita wheels brand-new, but you may have a hard time finding the
center Leyland logo. I wouldn't be surprised if they were ceremoniously
burned by the US dealers once BL pulled out of our market...
As always,
Brian
1981 TR7 DHC #407148
Ian Frearson wrote:
>
> Quite a few years ago, I saw a 79 or 80 Spitfire with a steering wheel I'd
> never seen before, and haven't seen since. I don't remember whether the
> wheel itself was leather-covered or the standard rubber, but the center
> insert, which is usually just a flat aluminum disc with very plain "Triumph"
> lettering, was in this case a much more elaborate "medallion" with the
> Leyland "L-swirl" logo in blue on a white background. Anyone have any
> insight as to what the story is here?
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