The Ponder Collection 2007-04-21 Auction - 456 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 16
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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2472- 1954 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RACE TROPHY: This elaborately engraved pedestal cup awarded to Ken Miles for his first place finish in the Women's Sports Car Club Desert Trophy Race.
2472: 2472- 1954 PALM SPRINGS ROAD RACE TROPHYEst. $2,000-$2,500
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2473- STIRLING MOSS TROPHY: This silver cup commemorates Stirling Moss' 1957 speed record on the Bonneville salt flats. From a flying start, he achieved a speed of 245.64 miles per hour in an MG EX181. A fitting trophy for such
2473: 2473- STIRLING MOSS TROPHYEst. $3,000-$5,000
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2474- DUNLOP RACING TYRES TROPHY: This exquisite trophy depicts two victorious figures perched atop a globe, holding aloft branches of laurel and an award. The plaque notes that it was awarded to Major Sir Henry Segrave "for his
2474: 2474- DUNLOP RACING TYRES TROPHYEst. $3,000-$6,000
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2475- FRAMED FERRARI PRINT: 41x29 inches.This limited edition print (59 of 500) celebrates the story of the Ferrari 375MM piloted by Hill and Ginther in the 1954 Carrera Panamericana. Signed by the artist, Thomason, and Phil
2475: 2475- FRAMED FERRARI PRINTEst. $300-$400
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2476- FRAMED FERRARI PRINT: 39x27 inches.Limited edition print (210 of 250) depicts a Ferrari Mondial in glorious, hyper realistic detail. A beautifully executed example. Signed Jay Koka 1997
2476: 2476- FRAMED FERRARI PRINTEst. $300-$600
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2477- FRAMED RACING PRINT: 33x42 inches.The limited edition print (514 of 850) offered here promotes the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring in 1934. It depicts the rear view of a race car and driver, with an assemblage of
2477: 2477- FRAMED RACING PRINTEst. $300-$500
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2478- FRAMED RACING PRINT: 23x19 inches.Entitled "Le Mans - 1959", this limited edition print (214 of 850) depicts Roy Salvadori racing to victory in his Aston Martin DBR1/300 as part of the David Brown Racing Dept. team with
2478: 2478- FRAMED RACING PRINTEst. $500-$700
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2479- FRAMED DUNLOP RACING TIRES POSTER: 28x34 inches.A French language poster celebrates Captain Malcolm Campbell's 1931 new world record for top speed in an automobile. Dunlop tires were used in performing this feat. The paper is in quite
2479: 2479- FRAMED DUNLOP RACING TIRES POSTEREst. $800-$1,200
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2480- BRITISH RACING DRIVERS CLUB ARTIFACTS: 24x31 inches.Lot includes two posters commemorating the BRDC's British Empire Trophy Race in 1936 and 1938. Each poster features a handsome period race car and driver in a head-on view reminiscent of
2480: 2480- BRITISH RACING DRIVERS CLUB ARTIFACTSEst. $800-$1,600
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2481-FRAMED RACING POSTER: 27x40 inches.The original poster pictured here celebrates the 1960 Grand Prix of Portugal, held at the Porto International Circuit. The poster remains in good, original condition, with bright colors
2481: 2481-FRAMED RACING POSTEREst. $700-$900
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2482- FRAMED FERRARI PRINT: 37x30 inches.Entitled "Victorious Debut", this limited edition print (346 of 500) by Nicholas Watts captures a scene from Ferrari's first appearance at Le Mans in 1949, in which Luigi Chinetti and
2482: 2482- FRAMED FERRARI PRINTEst. $500-$1,000
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2483- FRAMED FERRARI PRINT: 37x29 inches.A stunning art print by William Motta, this speeding Ferrari has almost a liquid quality, reflecting the light on its sensuous curves as it speeds ahead. Entitled "Testa Rossa", this is
2483: 2483- FRAMED FERRARI PRINTEst. $200-$400
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2484- FRAMED LEROY NEIMAN SERIOGRAPH: 30x37 inches.This wonderful artist's proof is entitled "Indy Start", and captures the commotion and excitement of the beginning of an Indy race in rich, vivid color. This is a wonderful opportunity
2484: 2484- FRAMED LEROY NEIMAN SERIOGRAPHEst. $2,500-$5,000
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2485- FRAMED FERRARI PRINT: 36x28 inches."Against The Odds" by Nicholas Watts. This piece depicts a glimpse of the 1955 Grand Prix of Europe at Monaco in which Maurice Trintignant prevailed over the competition to capture first
2485: 2485- FRAMED FERRARI PRINTEst. $500-$700
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2486- FRAMED BUGATTI PRINT: 40x24 inches.Entitled "Bugatti at Pebble Beach", this print by Harold Cleworth is one of a limited edition of 100. A beautifully framed example, it depicts a Bugatti on the famed lawn of Pebble Beach
2486: 2486- FRAMED BUGATTI PRINTEst. $300-$400
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2487- FRAMED ASTON MARTIN PRINT: 34x29 inches.This original by renowned automotive artist Ken Dallison, features an Aston Martin and its owners at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club. The colors are bright, and the vehicle is
2487: 2487- FRAMED ASTON MARTIN PRINTEst. $3,000-$4,000
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2488- FRAMED FERRARI PAINTING: 62x42 inches.A close-up, head-on view of a 1961 Ferrari 250 California is depicted in this oil on canvas by Enzo Naso in 1995. A highly realistic illustration, it is juxtaposed against a sepia-toned
2488: 2488- FRAMED FERRARI PAINTINGEst. $4,000-$5,000
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2489- FRAMED MASERATI PAINTING: 96x48 inches.This large scale work of art depicts a side view of a Maserati in front of a rustic workshop. A realistic and nicely detailed piece, it would be a bold addition to the collection of any
2489: 2489- FRAMED MASERATI PAINTINGEst. $2,500-$5,000
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2490- FRAMED FERRARI PAINTING: 64x34 inches.Presented here is a profile portrait of the 1949 Ferrari Touring Barchetta. Included in the frame is a Carrozz Touring badge and a Ferrari badge. Signed Tom Cibort 1999.
2490: 2490- FRAMED FERRARI PAINTINGEst. $800-$1,200
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2491- FRAMED MG PAINTING: 36x28 inches.Commissioned by Gene Ponder, fans poke their heads through the banners lining the track to watch this beautifully depicted, hotly contested race. The navigator of the lead car turns to
2491: 2491- FRAMED MG PAINTINGEst. $4,000-$6,000
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2492- FRAMED FERRARI PAINTING: 49x49 inches.Commissioned by Gene Ponder, this original offers an impressive view of several vintage racers in close contention heading into the next turn. Beautiful buildings act as a lovely
2492: 2492- FRAMED FERRARI PAINTINGEst. $4,000-$6,000
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2493- FRAMED TARGA-FLORIO PAINTING: 96x48 inches.This acrylic on canvas piece depicts two car enthusiasts enjoying their membership in the Automobile Club of Sicily. It features wonderful colors and details on the Bugatti T35 Grand
2493: 2493- FRAMED TARGA-FLORIO PAINTINGEst. $2,000-$3,000
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2494- LEROY NEIMAN WATERCOLOR: 24x36 inches.This is a beautiful original work by noted American artist LeRoy Neiman. It depicts an exotic car sitting seaside among several bathing beauties. Signed LeRoy Neiman 1988.
2494: 2494- LEROY NEIMAN WATERCOLOREst. $3,000-$4,500
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2495- MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL CARS: Lot includes die-cast metal and plastic models of varying scale and manufacture. Among them is a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R by Franklin Mint Precision Models, an Indy style race car by Revival, and
2495: 2495- MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL CARSEst. $100-$200