The Ponder Collection 2007-04-20 Auction - 624 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 3
1609- REPUBLIC P47D THUNDERBOLT1586- EVINRUDE ELTO PAL OUTBOARD MOTOR1097- WOODEN JAGUAR PLAQUE AND STAINED GLASS PANEL
Done
Auburn, IN, United States
Auction Details

The Ponder Collection

RM Auctions is delighted to announce the sale of the Gene Ponder Collection with over 60 motor cars as well as 1000 lots of outstanding memorabilia, petroliana, collectibles and nostalgia, all offered without reserve. The Ponder Collection represents over 20 years of astute collecting and features a dazzling array of European and American built motor cars, many of which are one-off examples offered for public sale for the first time in decades, all in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
Sold
1049- TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND PARKING METER: Offered here are two functioning traffic signals, one mounted on a pedestal, and a vintage style parking meter in presentable condition. It has been mounted on a black pedestal base.
1049: 1049- TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND PARKING METEREst. $1,400-$2,000
Sold
1050- AUTOMOTIVE FLASKS AND TOBACCO ACCESSORIES: Lot includes two glass flasks with a metal shell modeled after the radiators of a Jaguar and a Rolls-Royce. The third flask bears a Ferrari badge. Lot also includes two wood-lined cigarette boxes
1050: 1050- AUTOMOTIVE FLASKS AND TOBACCO ACCESSORIESEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1051- FRAMED RACING APPAREL: 45x25 inches.Frame contains an authentic Patrick Racing Team pit crew shirt. The team was one of the most successful CART teams in history, and also won three Indianapolis 500 races.
1051: 1051- FRAMED RACING APPARELEst. $600-$1,000
Sold
1052- ORIGINAL RACING APPAREL: Lot includes a wool baseball cap and a rugby style shirt from the 1995 California Mille, an early Dunlop two-piece race suit by Les Leston, made in England.
1052: 1052- ORIGINAL RACING APPARELEst. $200-$400
Sold
1053- FRAMED POSTERS AND BADGES: 25x36 inches, 28x25 inches.Offered here is an original poster from the Florida Grand Prix of Endurance in 1955. The surface shows minor markings, a fold line and a minor corner tear. The frame
1053: 1053- FRAMED POSTERS AND BADGESEst. $800-$1,600
Sold
1054- INDY 500 COUNTERTOP DISPLAY AND RACE CAR: Lot includes a Black Label Beer cardboard display of the Indy 500 with plastic race car. Also included is a plastic Cox Thimble Drome Mercedes-Benz W-196 Racer.
1054: 1054- INDY 500 COUNTERTOP DISPLAY AND RACE CAREst. $200-$300
Sold
1055- FRAMED RACING POSTERS: 23x18 inches, 24x33 inches.Offered here is a rare, dynamic Spanish language poster that advertises the Gran Premio de la Peña Rhin with a beautifully colored illustration. Also included is a
1055: 1055- FRAMED RACING POSTERSEst. $800-$1,000
Sold
1056- INDIANAPOLIS 500 EPHEMERA: An assortment of artifacts from the Indy 500 including a metal license plate topper an official entrance badge on its original backing, and a book that chronicles winning cars and drivers.
1056: 1056- INDIANAPOLIS 500 EPHEMERAEst. $300-$500
Sold
1057- VINTAGE RACING HELMET: Offered here is a leather racing helmet made in England by J. Compton Sons & Webb bearing the name "The Corker".
1057: 1057- VINTAGE RACING HELMETEst. $400-$600
Sold
1058- SHADOWBOX OF RACING MEMORABILIA: 33x13 inches.Frame includes an autographed photo of Juan Fangio and five small examples of the cars he raced to five world championships. Attractively framed and matted.
1058: 1058- SHADOWBOX OF RACING MEMORABILIAEst. $1,000-$1,500
Sold
1059- RENAULT MEMORABILIA: Lot includes a desktop model of a Renault 4L Solex 26 DIS-4, a model of a Renault 16 Solex 35 DISA-2A, and a pewter model of a Renault race car. These highly detailed, correct examples were used in
1059: 1059- RENAULT MEMORABILIAEst. $300-$500
Sold
1060- MECHANICAL MODELS: Lot includes a desktop model of a Simca-Aronde Solex 32 PBIC and a desktop model of a Renault Dauphine Solex 28 IBT, both actually operate.
1060: 1060- MECHANICAL MODELSEst. $400-$800
Sold
1062- FRAMED GOLD FLAKE CIGARETTES POSTER: 20x25 inches.The beautifully colored, period image offered here depicts two women in a classic roadster preparing to enjoy Gold Flake cigarettes. The slogan notes that they are "the man's cigarette
1062: 1062- FRAMED GOLD FLAKE CIGARETTES POSTEREst. $700-$900
Sold
1063- ALLARD STAINED GLASS PANEL: 24x11 inches.Allard logo constructed in stained glass. A few very tiny cracks are visible along left hand side; otherwise the piece appears to be in very presentable condition.
1063: 1063- ALLARD STAINED GLASS PANELEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1064- CORVETTE MEMORABILIA: Lot includes a a three-piece Corvette globe with a plastic band, a Beam whisky decanter, a limited edition plate and ceramic stein topped with a pewter lid, and six toy Corvettes of various years and
1064: 1064- CORVETTE MEMORABILIAEst. $250-$400
Sold
1065- CORVETTE SIGN AND MODEL ENGINE: Offered here is a marvelously complete model of a fuel injected Corvette 283 engine. Gears turn, pistons pump, and the cutaway section reveals the action taking place within. Also included is a new
1065: 1065- CORVETTE SIGN AND MODEL ENGINEEst. $250-$400
Sold
1066- FRAMED PIN-UP CALENDAR: 16x28 inches.Miss September 1962 makes herself comfortable on the hood of her car as she administers a tune-up. The text beneath her playfully suggests, "Help Wanted!" There are 11 other equally
1066: 1066- FRAMED PIN-UP CALENDAREst. $600-$800
Sold
1067- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTING: 26x34 inches.This charming period image depicts a woman encountering difficulties with her skirt as she secures the top on her roadster. Her face conveys a wonderful look of surprise and dismay.
1067: 1067- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1068- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTING: 19x23 inches.A '40s-era beauty leisurely descends from her convertible, flashing a pearly smile. An Elvgren tribute marked 3 of 10, reproduced by an unknown artist.
1068: 1068- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1069- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTING: 23x27 inches.A curvaceous redhead beams as she perches on the hood of her Mercedes roadster to show off the results of her racing success. The real question is, did she speed to victory in those
1069: 1069- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1070- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTING: 25x31 inches.Entitled "Stepping Out", this classic pin-up image depicts a glamorous redhead exiting her convertible, accidentally (?) revealing her stocking tops and garter. Signed Elvgren and Vancas.
1070: 1070- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1071- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTING: 22x27 inches.This classic pin-up girl pauses to refresh her lipstick as she exits her convertible. The artist captures her wonderfully coquettish expression. Gil Elvgren original reproduced by Vancas.
1071: 1071- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
Sold
1072- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTING: 33x27 inches.A saucy blonde demonstrates her opinion of the parking citation she's just been issued. Entitled "Don't Pinch Me", this is a Gil Elvgren original reproduced by Celeste.
1072: 1072- FRAMED PIN-UP PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200