I've been in cars that have it. The wood will rarely match perfectly. Actually, since you have a coupe, I think you have burlwood. There is a W124/R129 shifter that is burl and leather that is absolutely gorgeous. It was used on SOME 500Es and can be easily retrofitted (looks kickass). This is what I would recommend. Probably in the neighborhood of $130. Precision Auto and/or Bekkers would definitely have it. If PartsShop has it, buy from them.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E