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MG TD TF 1500 - Lel Leston steering wheel hub

Hi folks,

I found a Les Leston steering wheel this past weekend at a British show and the gentleman I bought it from took it off his mgtf. I was wondering if the hub would work on a TD also and if there were any other MGs this should work on.

The reason I’m asking is I am not MG knowledgeable being a big Healey guy…

Mike Brouillette
Bedford, NH
59 AH 3000
Mike Brouillette

The steering shaft connecting to the steering wheel is common to both the TD and TF.
Jim Merz

What is a Les Leston steering wheel?
tmcnam4510

The Les Leston wheel is an aftermarket item from the 1960s. They were often fitted to Minis as an inexpensive alternative to the motolita.

These are the ones to go for. You see them in E Type Jaguars and Astons. They are the ones with aluminium spokes and a laminated wooden rim held in place with aluminium rivets.

Still think the original T type wheels look the best though.


Jan T
J Targosz

Mike: I must have a Lel Leston wheel on my TD. Up to this point I did not know what the engraved LL stood for. Mine is a wood wheel with flat polished aluminium spokes. You can find a pic here.

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_gallery_my_mgtd.htm

Is this similar to yours?

The hub is cast metal and wrinkle finished. It accepts the standard TD/TF centerpiece.

Chris
Chris Couper

Chris,
Is that lil' guy you in pic #7 B&W)?
Very cool if it is that you have the "history" going back that far!
Cheers,
David 55 TF1500 #7427
David Sheward

Boy, would I ever like to have one of those on my car! Nice picture, Chris.
Jim Merz

Motolita wood rim steering wheels are still avaiable brand new. I fitted one to my Lotus Elan about two years ago. It was a Christmas present from the family so am not certain of the cost but think it was about £100 ($160). Prob better checking out before bidding over the top via on line auction.


Jan T
J Targosz

Dave: Yes that's me.

Also #14 on this page for a close up
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/Pictures/Cards/Thumbnails/mgtd_gallery_cards.htm

Since the car was brand new and I was only a few months old I am dating myself :-)

Chris
Chris Couper

I have a Moto-Lita wheel on my TD they are made at Thruxton Racing Circuit in Hampshire UK and are on their web site:-
http://www.moto-lita.co.uk/

They are at the same place as Aviation Leathercraft who make the the legendary RAF IRVIN flying jackets which are essential were for winter top down TD driving.
Pete Moore

This thread was discussed between 20/07/2003 and 22/07/2003

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