Premerger AMG MOMO M38 Steering Wheel

Description

Premerger AMG MOMO M38 Steering Wheel
This Premerger AMG MOMO M38 Steering Wheel represents one of the rarest and most desirable period-correct AMG accessories produced during AMG’s independent era. Manufactured in collaboration with MOMO Italy and built exclusively for AMG Germany, this wheel predates the Daimler-Benz acquisition, making it a genuinely collectible component from AMG’s most iconic tuning period.
The wheel features original KBA 70056 markings on the backside—an important authenticity point for premerger AMG collectors—and retains its signature embossed AMG horn pad, unique only to these early AMG-commissioned MOMO wheels. Finished in high-quality black leather, the M38 offers the classic compact diameter and robust construction MOMO was known for during the 1980s performance era.
Included is a hub adapter already installed, making this steering wheel bolt-on ready for multiple Mercedes-Benz chassis, including W126, W124, W123, and R107. Additional adapter options allow compatibility with W201 and other models that use external blinker reset brushes.
This wheel is ideal for any collector restoring an authentic Premerger AMG build or for anyone seeking rare period-correct accessories for a classic Mercedes-Benz.
Specifications

Attribute
Details

Product Type
Premerger AMG Steering Wheel

Manufacturer
MOMO Italy (exclusive production for AMG Germany)

Model
MOMO M38

AMG Version
Embossed horn pad, AMG-specific buttons

Part Number
KBA 70056

Material
Black leather, cast aluminum spokes

Diameter
380mm (M38 specification)

Included Components
Steering wheel, AMG embossed horn pad, four horn buttons, hub adapter

Condition
Excellent pre-owned, well-preserved leather and pad

Fitment
W126, W124, W123, R107 (bolt-on with included adapter)

Additional Fitment
W201 and others with correct adapter

Era
Premerger AMG (1980s)

Origin
West Germany & Italy collaboration

Design Features
AMG-Specific Horn Pad
The removable horn pad is embossed with the premerger AMG script, signifying this wheel’s exclusive AMG commissioning. Unlike standard MOMO wheels, these embossed pads were only distributed through AMG Germany.
Four Integrated Horn Buttons
Hidden beneath the horn pad are four horn buttons, mounted symmetrically around the center boss. Removing the pad (beginning at the top and peeling downward) exposes the buttons and wiring.
Original MOMO Manufacturing Details
The rear surface of the steering wheel shows:

MOMO manufacturer casting

Authentic KBA 70056 part number

Correct spacing, machining, and spoke profile associated with genuine M38 AMG production wheels

Black Leather Finish
The wheel is wrapped in high-quality smooth black leather, consistent with AMG’s spec during the early-to-late 1980s. The leather remains in very good condition, showing uniform texture and stitching with no tears or signs of separation.
Fitment & Hub Adapter Compatibility
The wheel includes a hub adapter already mounted, making it a direct, bolt-on installation for:

W126 (S-Class Sedan & SEC Coupe)

W124 (E-Class)

W123 (Sedan, Wagon, Coupe)

R107 (SL Roadster, SLC)

Additional Fitment
With alternative adapters (available from multiple aftermarket sources), this steering wheel can also be fitted to:

W201 190E

Certain early W202 and W210 models depending on clock-spring configuration

Any classic Mercedes using the standard Momo/Sparco pattern

The seller notes that for W201 and some late-1980s cars, the blinker reset brushes sit outside the clock-spring contact area, necessitating the appropriate adapter to maintain indicator cancel function.
Condition Report
Leather

Smooth black leather

Clean surface, no cracking

Even stitching and tight wrap

Horn Pad

AMG embossing clear and sharp

Pad removable without excessive force

All mounting points intact

Buttons & Wiring

Four horn buttons under the pad

Wiring accessible and functional

No corrosion or deformation

Backside Markings
The rear of the wheel shows:

MOMO stamping

KBA 70056 part number (authentication-critical)

Clean, legible imprints

Hub Adapter

Installed and aligned

Mounting bolt threads clean

Ready for plug-and-play installation on compatible chassis