How do you tell a real Nardi from a fake one?
How do you tell a real Nardi from a fake one?
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This is from their website. I clicked on the word "Authenticity" at the bottom of the page and this is what came up:
From 1st May 2012 all our steering wheels are equipped with a control system that certifies the authenticity.
To verify the authenticity of your wheel Please follow the instructions below:
1. Locate the 5-digit code printed on the back of your steering wheel.
2. Use a computer to access the web page www.nardi-personal.com/verifica
3. Enter the 5-digit code printed on your steering wheel. You will see a page with the photo of the steering wheel, model, date of manufacture and the status of the steering wheel (for sale / sold). If these data do not match those of your steering wheel or the steering wheel is already sold to another customer, your wheel is not authentic.
4. Scratch the code on the certificate and place it in the box below. If the code is not accepted, your wheel is not authentic. If the code is accepted, your steering wheel is authentic.
5. Please fill in your personal details (optional)
http://www.nardi-personal.com/verifica/
Most Nardi knockoffs don't have the E. Nardi signature on the spoke and the spokes on most replicas are anodized instead of polished. As much as I love the authentic Nardi wheels, the finish of the newer replicas is just as good, and the anodizing on the spokes holds up better than the polished originals...
Well, that was disappointing. I've got a replica. Should have known, even as used, it was $125 USD. Still like it!
Oh well.....
I tried my zip code that didn't work either
So, Carey;
Does this mean that my wheel, which is signed "Frank Zappa" on the spoke, is a replica Nardi??
It kinda looks just like Bill's, above, except for the wrench ding on the bottom.......
Imagine that! A replica Nardi in a replica Speedster. Oooh the humanity!
That Zappa-signed wheel is probably worth money
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