At just over 24 hours back from Japan, before I get to updating on the Karuizawa leg of the trip wanted to chronologically keep this thread up to date. The Falcon is an absolute dream wheel. However, it's not the only one. Dan had a real love of F.A. Porsche's pd division and he and I often discussed the amazing design behind their exceptional products (folding sunglasses, a black chronograph in 1972. The compass watch collaboration with IWC. Then the Titan, made of titanium. In 1980!). I remember well when pd and momo did a collaboration on a steering wheel. information is not abundant but there were 2-3 models. The most common was a 360mm but with two separate ways of markings on the spokes. There was also a drop spoke version, expected but not confirmed as a 340mm. The design brief was to make a stunning wheel with no stictching. The way Momo manged to create the connection is phenomenal. It does feel like one piece of smooth leather. The leather horn pads and horn buttons don't survive on most versions so was very pleased to track this down on YJA...
Also, while I was away, here are a few sneak peaks that were posted and shared as Nico was hard at work at them and Kevin felt he'd do a brilliant job by posting and making me feel a bit homesick
Soon on to the Karuizawa update...