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  1. gilligan308

    gilligan308 Karting

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    Does anyone know what the E. Naroli etched into the steering wheel was for?Is it a personal signature of the manufacturer or a signature of Enzo's cousin?
     
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  2. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa

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    That's "Nardi" (not "Naroli").
     
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    +1 The signature is sloppy, so I can see why it looked different to you, but Nardi is a famous racing steering wheel manufacturer.
     
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  4. Paul_308

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    Enrico Nardi was there with Enzo when it all started, engaging in all phases of the sport including as a driver. In the late thirties he became a Scuderia Ferrari engineer and after the war formed his own works, producing specialized items but was most known for his walnut steering wheels. I think those produced for the 3x8 cars was in his honor as he died of exhaust fumes in 1968, perhaps Enzo provided a royalty for his wife by adding his signature to them as I don't think the works plant survived him.
     
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  5. Steve Lindlow

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    I'm new here and I've been wondering why the name is on my steering wheel too. Mystery solved. BTW, I thought it was Naroli as well. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Damn that's pretty cool!!

    I knew of Nardi wheels on the older cars, of course but had never seen the "308 Tribute" version.
     
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  9. mwr4440

    mwr4440 Five Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

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    I have several from 308s, and all bear his (Nardi's) signature.
     
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  10. 4right

    4right F1 Rookie Rossa Subscribed

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    I never looked at the signature that closely before, it does look like Naroli.
     
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