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[mk3 Cooper S]

After getting a bit despondent with Ebay , facebook market place etc I thought I would try and get a realistic / accurate valuation by those in the know on here. 

 

What I have is (what I believe to be rare as I have not seen another) LES Leston steering wheel.

 

I have seen big asking prices for different versions of this steering wheel and I would like to determine an accurate valuation if possible.

I have not seen another one of a similar type - anyone got any info?

 

It is in excellent condition

 

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[mab01uk]

Some Mk1 Forum members usually know all about Les Leston steering wheels and their values if no luck here on TMF.

http://mk1-forum.net...289b20dc7046a13

 

This is the Mk1 Performance steering wheel archive:-

http://mk1-performan...ing_wheels.html

[mk3 Cooper S]

Some Mk1 Forum members usually know all about Les Leston steering wheels and their values if no luck here on TMF.

http://mk1-forum.net...289b20dc7046a13

 

This is the Mk1 Performance steering wheel archive:-

http://mk1-performan...ing_wheels.html

Interesting steering wheels.

 

Nothing similar in the LL section

[mk3 Cooper S]

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[Itsaminithing]

https://en.wikipedia...wiki/Les_Leston

http://mk1-performan...2/ll_gp_bro.jpg

It's probably a Les Leston steering wheel, there are plenty of copies about (& they do make modern reproductions) but this one looks genuine- it's hard to fake the patina on that horn push.

Many of the LL wheels were produced by Walsall Wheels who are still in existence (http://www.walpres.co.uk/company.asp). Maybe worth flipping them an Email-they might have records of this precise design.

I've seen a very similar LL design but it was the much more desirable (but not to me) & very expensive wood rimmed wheels. https://www.google.c...iact=mrc&uact=8

 

I think the wheel probably dates from the very late 70's, BL cars took over Mini production (from the Austin-Morris group) in 1976 & soon started highlighting the BL connection (BL bonnet badge czh4143 etc) & this would look a perfect period accessory for a 77-79 Mini.

As rare as it is i think £100 +p&p would be about right given that it's 2nd hand -don't take this price as gospel as i've never owned, bought, or sold one of these & i might be way off the mark..

http://www.ebay.co.u...DQAAOSwILFZrtc2

http://www.ebay.co.u...AoAAOSwa2hZyW4S

[mk3 Cooper S]

https://en.wikipedia...wiki/Les_Leston

http://mk1-performan...2/ll_gp_bro.jpg

It's probably a Les Leston steering wheel, there are plenty of copies about (& they do make modern reproductions) but this one looks genuine- it's hard to fake the patina on that horn push.

Many of the LL wheels were produced by Walsall Wheels who are still in existence (http://www.walpres.co.uk/company.asp). Maybe worth flipping them an Email-they might have records of this precise design.

I've seen a very similar LL design but it was the much more desirable (but not to me) & very expensive wood rimmed wheels. https://www.google.c...iact=mrc&uact=8

 

I think the wheel probably dates from the very late 70's, BL cars took over Mini production (from the Austin-Morris group) in 1976 & soon started highlighting the BL connection (BL bonnet badge czh4143 etc) & this would look a perfect period accessory for a 77-79 Mini.

As rare as it is i think £100 +p&p would be about right given that it's 2nd hand -don't take this price as gospel as i've never owned, bought, or sold one of these & i might be way off the mark..

http://www.ebay.co.u...DQAAOSwILFZrtc2

http://www.ebay.co.u...AoAAOSwa2hZyW4S

Many thanks for taking the time to reply,

 

It is deffo original as It came off a 1971 cooper s.

 

I will drop them a line to see if they have an idea of date etc

[Itsaminithing]

Been an interesting foray delving into the murky depths & furthest reaches of the internet.

Les Leston Products Limited was run by his son Nicholas (status listed as current but now a dormant company) https://beta.compani.../filing-history https://beta.compani...sY/appointments

This looks familiar (apart from the deep dish & VW badge instead of a Leyland Cars logo) http://www.ebay.co.u...NIAAOSweJ1Zu5by

Perhaps instead of selling the steering wheel it could be the start of your Les Leston Accessories collection....

https://www.yumpu.co...e-conversions/5

Prepare for a shock on the prices of the 1960's items https://www.sirjacks...eramic-ashtray/