This wheel came from my brand new 1976 280Z. I removed this wheel when I replaced it with an after-market wheel. The wheel is unrestored and in its original condition. It has a few scratches and minor cosmetic blemishes.
Compatibility and Features
- Vehicle Models:This style of steering wheel is primarily associated with first-generationNissan/Datsun Z-cars (S30 series), including the240Z, 260Z, and 280Z. It is also compatible with the later280ZX(1979-1983) and other vintage models like theDatsun 510and certainSkylinevariants.
- The 1970-1983 Datsun Z cars (240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX) share high compatibility for steering components, including OEM steering wheels.
- Design:It features a signature three-spoke classic layout with a central horn pad.
Original factory Datsun steering wheels from the 1970s and 1980s were typically not made with real leather. Instead, they featured a high-qualitymolded urethane or synthetic compositegrip designed to mimic the texture of leather.
This stock Datsun 280Z steering wheel measures14 7/8 inches(approximately 378 mm) in diameter. These larger wheels were designed to provide better leverage, as many vintage Datsun's did not come with power steering.
The original standard steering wheels for Datsun Z-cars (S30 series) were manufactured inJapanby theIzumi Motor Co., Ltd., based inShinagawa, Tokyo.
