Thanks Sam...There was a "guy" on Ebay that seemed to have access to OEM wheels, with air bags. He is (was) in California. At the time (about a year ago) he was $2500. That's what I did. Wheel was definitely brand new and wrapped on factory packing.

Then I bought spare center arm rests, dash parts, etc., so I could preserve all the factory parts. All on Ebay, but the dash parts came from a Wrecker in Michigan called Pacific Motors. He is really good with parts, and sells his stuff on Ebay too, but I've purchased from him directly too.

 

Well done.

I too have cybersniped a number of items on ebay, but went with a walnut dark burl /black 1st gen wood wheel to contrast with my saddle/sequioa burl (vavona?) interior, though, I plan to put the saddle horn pad/airbag on. Not as good looking as the gen 2, but the contrast helps break up the sea of monochrome leather.

Now lying in wait for a decent price on a dark burl Mulsanne shifter to match the steering wheel and will install them both at the same time, along with the infamous shift gate cover that is typical value engineered VAG and needs replacement. Thankfully that 'wear item' is very inexpensive.

Good things come to those who wait!