I've never looked at a 124 260E but did they not offer Zebrano Wood for console etc.? Or do you have wood and the finish has deteriorated?

I'm curios to know because in my 87 300D, the original finish on the Zebrano Wood was a bit faded and had the usual cracks. I was successful in removing all the original finish without sanding through the wood, which is a thin veneer glued onto an aluminum form.

Believe it or not, the Zebrano is actually very light blond with brown and when varnished, I used a top grade of marine varnish, 7 coats, it is just awesom and blends perfectly with my dark brown dash and light tan interior. Plus I have custom professionally lased lt.leather tanned leather steering wheel wrap.

I'm not sure the light finish would go well with a black dash and interior, too much contrast, but may look ok with other interior colors.