Steve O:

I didn't realize the OPGI wheel said, or was, simulated. I'll tell you, if it is simulated - I couldn't tell you. If you read further down in the description, it says "hand-lathed walnut wheels" I've had my wheel on since November and I thought it was real wood! The "simulated" may mean the wood is not actually wrapped around he aluminum. It has a "top" and a "bottom" piece that sandwich the aluminum.

Anyway - the one on e-bay looks exactly like the OPGI wheel. You should give OPGI a call and find out the scoop - and e-mail the ebay seller and ask who makes the wheel - my guess is it's the same as OPGI . . . I believe the regular price of the OPGI wheel is around $150 or so - which is around the e-bay price. OPGI is in Long Beach - you could always swing buy and take a look - it'd be a nice ride in that 'vert.

BTW - I'm 6'5" and have not yet moved my seat back - although I like the idea of doing so - sometimes I feel like I'm driving a kid's go-cart in my '66. Is there any room between the driver and back seat????