Nardi-Personal Steering Wheel for Mercedes-Benz W113 SL

Nardi-Personal Steering Wheel for Mercedes-Benz W113 SL

Nardi ND Classic (often produced under the Nardi-Personal umbrella) is the most popular aftermarket steering wheel for the Mercedes-Benz W113 “Pagoda.” It offers a thinner, more elegant mahogany rim and polished aluminum spokes that perfectly complement the chrome-heavy interior of the 230SL, 250SL, and 280SL.

Listing Details

• Mercedes-Benz W113 SL Steering Wheel
• Produced by Nardi in Italy
• Polished Spokes
• Wood Rim
• Three-Pointed Star Horn Button

The Nardi–Personal steering wheel is one of the most iconic classic wood-rim steering wheel upgrades for the Mercedes-Benz W113 SL (230 SL / 250 SL / 280 SL), known for its elegant Italian craftsmanship and vintage racing feel.

This steering wheel is a premium aftermarket classic upgrade designed to replace the factory wheel in the W113 “Pagoda” SL. It blends luxury wood craftsmanship with a sportier driving position, giving the interior a more refined and period-correct performance look.

The wheel is commonly paired with a hub adapter and horn button kit, making it a complete retrofit solution.

 Key Features

• Brand: Nardi / Personal (Italy)
• Fitment: Mercedes-Benz W113 SL (230 / 250 / 280 SL)
• Type: Classic wood-rim steering wheel
• Size: Typically ~380mm–390mm diameter
• Material: Polished wood rim + metal spokes
• Design: 3-spoke vintage layout
• Grip: Smooth or slightly contoured wood finish

 Why It’s Popular

• Matches the luxury aesthetic of the W113 Pagoda interior
• Improves steering feel and driver engagement
• Period-correct upgrade for classic Mercedes builds
• Highly collectible Italian steering wheel design

 Compatibility

• Direct fit for Mercedes-Benz W113 SL
• Requires specific hub adapter for installation
• Compatible with manual and automatic steering columns (with correct boss kit)

 What’s Included (Typical Kit)

• 1 × Nardi or Personal wood steering wheel
• 1 × Horn button (often classic or Mercedes-style emblem)
• 1 × Hub adapter (W113-specific fitment)
• Mounting hardware (varies by seller)

 Why Choose Nardi–Personal for W113?

• Perfect blend of Italian craftsmanship + German classic design
• Enhances both interior appearance and driving feel
• Strong collector demand in classic Mercedes market
• One of the most iconic steering wheel upgrades for Pagoda SLs