The Ponder Collection 2007-04-21 Auction - 456 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 15
2335- 1940S SKIPPY PEDAL CAR2186- FIRESTONE SUPER CRUISER BICYCLE2469- RACING TROPHY
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Auburn, IN, United States
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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.
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2448- ILLUMINATED BMW SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 24x5 inches.This sign's plastic surface is bright and free of notable imperfections. The metal housing is in very presentable condition as well. RM Grade: 9.
2448: 2448- ILLUMINATED BMW SIGNEst. $800-$1,000
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2449- ILLUMINATED 1950S MG AUSTIN HEALEY SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 84x89 inches.The MG logo on this example shows considerable aging and crackling, aswell as two serious cracks at the bottom of the hexagon. The Austin Healey logo is in better
2449: 2449- ILLUMINATED 1950S MG AUSTIN HEALEY SIGNEst. $4,000-$5,500
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2450- ILLUMINATED MERCEDES-BENZ SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 192x19 inches.This interior lit sign has a bright surface with no notable imperfections. The metal housing shows some deterioration and corrosion. RM Grade: 7+.
2450: 2450- ILLUMINATED MERCEDES-BENZ SIGNEst. $1,500-$2,200
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2451- ILLUMINATED FERRARI SERVICE SIGN: Plastic; 30x72 inches.This interior lit example features the Prancing Horse logo. Colors are bright; some crazing is evident on the green areas. Metal housing is in good condition RM Grade: 7+.
2451: 2451- ILLUMINATED FERRARI SERVICE SIGNEst. $3,500-$4,500
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2452- ILLUMINATED JAGUAR SALES-SERVICE SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 73x36 inches.This example's colors are bright and the surface is free of flaws. The metal housing is also in nice, presentable condition. RM Grade: 8+.
2452: 2452- ILLUMINATED JAGUAR SALES-SERVICE SIGNEst. $2,000-$4,500
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2453- ILLUMINATED MERCEDES-BENZ SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 85x85 inches.This large example's white areas have yellowed somewhat over time. Minor scratches are visible on the surface. The plastic faceplate is attached to a wooden box that
2453: 2453- ILLUMINATED MERCEDES-BENZ SIGNEst. $3,000-$4,000
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2454- MG NEON SIGN: Neon; 48x16 inches.Displays the famous MG slogan "Safety Fast!" in neon lettering on a plastic background. Very presentable condition overall, with no notable imperfections. RM Grade: 9.
2454: 2454- MG NEON SIGNEst. $400-$600
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2455- FERRARI NEON SIGN: Metal/Neon; 35x22 inches.This marquis-style neon features an inset porcelain Prancing Horse logo. A very presentable condition, it shows no visible imperfections even when viewed at close range. RM
2455: 2455- FERRARI NEON SIGNEst. $400-$600
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2456- JAGUAR SERVICE NEON SIGNS: Neon/Plastic.Lot includes two Jaguar dealer neon signs with neon lettering enclosed in Plexiglas housings. They show no notable flaws and are in very presentable condition. RM Grade: 8.
2456: 2456- JAGUAR SERVICE NEON SIGNSEst. $800-$1,200
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2457- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE NEON CLOCK: 31 inches in diameter.An interior neon ring illuminates this appealing clock. The face is bright and crisp, with bold white numbers and hands. The exterior face presents very nicely, showing the
2457: 2457- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE NEON CLOCKEst. $800-$1,200
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2458- ILLUMINATED PININFARINA SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 85x17 inches.The interior lit sign offered here features the distinctive Pininfarina lettering. The surface shows a few very minor marks, but no other notable flaws. The metal housing
2458: 2458- ILLUMINATED PININFARINA SIGNEst. $3,500-$5,500
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2459- ILLUMINATED BERTONE SIGN: Plastic/Metal; Approx. 64x17 inches.An original example in presentable condition, this sign has a smooth surface and bright letters. The letters do show some faint overspray from the silver
2459: 2459- ILLUMINATED BERTONE SIGNEst. $3,500-$4,500
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2460- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 72x72 inches.This sign's colors are bright, and the surface is free of visible flaws save some very minor discoloration along the bottom edge. An impressive, attractive example. RM
2460: 2460- ILLUMINATED ALFA ROMEO SIGNEst. $4,000-$6,000
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2461- ILLUMINATED ROLLS-ROYCE SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 51x86 inches.The surface is bright and shiny, and shows a notable area of damage in the bottom right corner. There is cracking present and the colors have been compromised as well.
2461: 2461- ILLUMINATED ROLLS-ROYCE SIGNEst. $3,000-$4,000
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2462- ILLUMINATED MASERATI SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 134x37 inches.This very rare two part period sign features the Maserati logo in one section, and the word Maserati in the other. The logo panel is in very nice condition, showing
2462: 2462- ILLUMINATED MASERATI SIGNEst. $4,000-$6,000
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2463- ILLUMINATED FERRARI PARTS & SERVICE SIGN: Plastic/Metal; Double-sided; 73x36 inches.This very presentable example has a plastic surface that is bright and free of notable flaws. The metal housing is in very nice condition. RM Grade: 8.
2463: 2463- ILLUMINATED FERRARI PARTS & SERVICE SIGNEst. $2,800-$3,600
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2464- ILLUMINATED FERRARI SIGN: Plastic; 30x50 inches.This example's colors are bright and show no fading or discoloration. The surface is free of visible flaws and presents very well. RM Grade: 9.
2464: 2464- ILLUMINATED FERRARI SIGNEst. $3,000-$5,000
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2465- MG AWARDS: Lot includes an assortment of MG items including awards from various MG car clubs, a decorative footed tray with an MG badge and a pewter stein celebrating 50 years of MG.
2465: 2465- MG AWARDSEst. $400-$600
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2466- 1950S BRITISH MOTORING SOUVENIRS: Lot includes plaques recognizing participation in various rallies in Great Britain between 1953 and 1954. Also included is a plate commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation. Finally, there
2466: 2466- 1950S BRITISH MOTORING SOUVENIRSEst. $200-$400
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2467- BRITISH RACING TROPHIES: Lot includes a selection of trophies from races at Brooklands and Blackpool in the 1930s. Notable items include a cup for the 1934 MG Team Challenge at Brooklands, a 1933 BARC commemorative plate,
2467: 2467- BRITISH RACING TROPHIESEst. $800-$1,200
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2468- BRITISH RACING TROPHIES: Lot includes a selection of trophies awarded at various racing events in England during the 1960s. Among these events are the Silverstone High Speed Trials, a joint Jaguar/Bentley meeting at
2468: 2468- BRITISH RACING TROPHIESEst. $800-$1,200
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2469- RACING TROPHY: Awarded at the 1950 Watkins Glen International Grand Prix, first place in the Seneca Cup Race went to Phil Walters. The cup is decorated with rosebuds and vines, and comes complete with a silver
2469: 2469- RACING TROPHYEst. $1,200-$1,800
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2470- 1960S AUTOMOTIVE TROPHIES: Lot includes a wide variety of automotive awards, including a cup from the 1963 New York Rally, a 1st in Class from a 1961 Sports Car Race, a stein from the Long Island Old Car Club's 1964 Vanderbilt
2470: 2470- 1960S AUTOMOTIVE TROPHIESEst. $800-$1,200
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2471- 1930S MG RACING AWARDS: Offered here is an assortment of trophies awarded at various MG events in the 1930s. Notable items include two cups from the 1935 Scottish Rally, and the U.A.C. Challenge Trophy from the 1938 Ulster
2471: 2471- 1930S MG RACING AWARDSEst. $800-$1,600