{"id":30015,"date":"2026-03-01T19:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/?post_type=product&p=30015"},"modified":"2026-03-01T19:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:46:30","slug":"new-old-stock-carat-duchatelet-steering-wheel-authentic-leather-mercedes-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/product\/new-old-stock-carat-duchatelet-steering-wheel-authentic-leather-mercedes-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"New Old Stock Carat Duchatelet Steering Wheel \u2013 Authentic Leather Mercedes Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Offered here is an exceptionally rare New Old Stock (NOS) Carat by Duchatelet Steering Wheel<\/strong>, never mounted and preserved in unused condition.<\/p>\n

Produced by Carat Duchatelet<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s most exclusive luxury automotive coachbuilders, this steering wheel represents a true period-correct executive upgrade for classic Mercedes-Benz models.<\/p>\n

Carat Duchatelet was known for building ultra-luxury limousine conversions and bespoke interiors for royalty, diplomats, and heads of state. Their components were produced in limited numbers and distributed through select channels \u2014 making original accessories like this extremely difficult to source today.<\/p>\n

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New Old Stock \u2013 Collector Grade<\/h2>\n

This steering wheel is:<\/p>\n

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    Genuine Carat Duchatelet production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    New Old Stock (NOS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Never installed or mounted<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Wrapped in high-quality leather<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Preserved in original condition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Finding a Carat wheel in unused condition is exceptionally rare.<\/p>\n

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    Design & Craftsmanship<\/h2>\n

    Carat\u2019s interior components were engineered to elevate already luxurious Mercedes cabins into something more exclusive.<\/p>\n

    This steering wheel features:<\/p>\n

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      Premium leather wrapping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Elegant, understated luxury design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Period-correct European styling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Proper ergonomics and grip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Executive limousine aesthetic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Unlike mass-produced aftermarket wheels, Carat pieces were intended for high-end bespoke builds.<\/p>\n

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      Fitment Compatibility<\/h2>\n

      Designed to fit various classic Mercedes-Benz chassis (application may vary depending on hub compatibility), including models from the golden era of:<\/p>\n

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        W126<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        W124<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        W140<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        W201<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        R107<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        R129<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        (Installation may require correct hub depending on vehicle specification.)<\/p>\n

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        Why This Wheel Is Special<\/h2>\n
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          Genuine Carat Duchatelet accessory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Ultra-limited production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Rarely available in NOS condition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Perfect for high-end restorations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Ideal for limousine or executive builds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Strong collector appeal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          As 1980s and 1990s luxury Mercedes models continue to rise in value, original high-end accessories from boutique coachbuilders are becoming increasingly desirable.<\/p>\n

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          Perfect For<\/h2>\n
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            Concours restorations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Period-correct VIP builds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            High-spec executive interior upgrades<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Rare-option collectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Investment-grade parts collectors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            This is not just a steering wheel \u2014 it\u2019s a piece of European coachbuilding history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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            • Chassis: Parts<\/li>\n
            • Transmission: Automatic<\/li>\n
            • Seller: Private<\/li>\n
            • Brown Leather<\/li>\n
            • New Old Stock (NOS)<\/li>\n
            • Never Mounted<\/li>\n
            • Fits Various Models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30018,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[77],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-30015","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-steering-wheels","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30015"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30022,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/30015\/revisions\/30022"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30018"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=30015"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=30015"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amgclassicsupply.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=30015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}