The Ponder Collection 2007-04-21 Auction - 456 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 2
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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2025- FERRARI TOY CARS: Lot includes a wide selection of Ferrari toy cars, representing a variety of models and manufacturers. Examples included were made by companies such as Brumm, Dinky Toys Corgi Toys, Tootsietoy, Ertl,
2025: 2025- FERRARI TOY CARSEst. $600-$1,000
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2026- FERRARI LE MANS TOY CARS: Lot includes four original 1960s tin plate, friction activated cars with the flags of the USA and Italy. Each car is approximately 12 inches long and has check detailed seats, aero screens and inset
2026: 2026- FERRARI LE MANS TOY CARSEst. $600-$800
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2028- ALFA ROMEO TIPO 158/159 MODEL CAR: This rare, original Alfa Romeo race car is made of cast metal with Pirelli rubber tires. It features a delicate steering wheel, windscreen and sidepipe .
2028: 2028- ALFA ROMEO TIPO 158/159 MODEL CAREst. $1,600-$1,800
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2029- TIN PORSCHE SPEEDSTER TOY: This Distler Electro Matic 7500 is operated by two 1.5 volt batteries that fit snugly under the removable tonneau cover. This charming little car features a detailed instrument panel, moving gear
2029: 2029- TIN PORSCHE SPEEDSTER TOYEst. $400-$800
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2030- MG TOY CARS: Lot includes a delightful assortment of diecast, tin and plastic toy cars. Among them is a plastic, battery-operated example by Victory Industries, a Tonka model MGA, a gear-driven mechanical
2030: 2030- MG TOY CARSEst. $250-$350
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2031- MOVOSPRINT FERRARI 52 TETHER RACER: Made by Movo of Milan, this sought after, engineered Ferrari 500 F2-type aluminiumbodied racer comes with a Super Tiger 20 volt gas-powered engine complete with Champion spark plug. Note the spun
2031: 2031- MOVOSPRINT FERRARI 52 TETHER RACEREst. $500-$800
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2032- TOY MERCEDES RACE CARS: Offered here is a friction activated Mercedes Monoposto tin race car made in West Germany. It features metal trim and a detailed driver figure. Complete with its original box, it is in presentable,
2032: 2032- TOY MERCEDES RACE CARSEst. $400-$800
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2033- MERCEDES-BENZ TOY RACE CARS: Lot includes two Japanese made tin race cars. These toys feature detailed tin drivers (one, unfortunately missing a head) and colorful exteriors. The silver example is battery-operated and shows some
2033: 2033- MERCEDES-BENZ TOY RACE CARSEst. $200-$300
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2034- GOLDEN ARROW LAND SPEED CAR: Made by Kingsbury Toys of New Hampshire, this tin plate clockwork driven landspeed car in the classic golden livery has solid rubber tires and some very minor paint loss. Its windup action is still
2034: 2034- GOLDEN ARROW LAND SPEED CAREst. $500-$700
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2035- AGAJANIAN SPECIAL TOY CARS: Offered here is an extremely rare tin lithograph race car modeled after Troy Ruttman's 1952 Indianapolis 500 winning car, the Agajanian Special. It was manufactured by Yonezawa Toys for a short time,
2035: 2035- AGAJANIAN SPECIAL TOY CARSEst. $2,000-$2,500
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2036- BLUEBIRD TOY CAR BY GUNTHERMANN: Offered here is a tin plate version of the Napier-Campbell Bluebird. Its wind-up mechanism is activated by lifting a gear shift located in the driving compartment. The paint shows a patina and minor
2036: 2036- BLUEBIRD TOY CAR BY GUNTHERMANNEst. $600-$1,000
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2037- BLUEBIRD TOY CAR: This Napier-Campbell Bluebird land speed car is in extremely presentable condition, with bright paint and virtually no signs of wear on the body or wheels. It comes complete with a tin driver and
2037: 2037- BLUEBIRD TOY CAREst. $400-$800
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2038- ASSORTED ROLLS-ROYCE TOY CARS: Lot includes a pair of small 1:43 scale Rolls-Royce Phantom IIIs by Solido, a larger 1:20 scale 1961 Silver Cloud model, also by Solido, two small die-cast models, one by Corgi Toys and the other by
2038: 2038- ASSORTED ROLLS-ROYCE TOY CARSEst. $300-$400
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2039- FERRARI TOY CARS: Lot includes a battery operated Ferrari Super America convertible in very nice condition, a tin Ferrari 250 GT showing some slight deterioration on the front end, a Ferrari race car with fading paint
2039: 2039- FERRARI TOY CARSEst. $300-$400
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2040- TOY CAR HAULER AND CARS: Lot includes an SSS International car hauler loaded with a selection of tin cars made in Japan. These examples vary in condition, and feature colorful, detailed interiors. Among the marques included
2040: 2040- TOY CAR HAULER AND CARSEst. $200-$400
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2041- JAGUAR TOY CARS: Lot includes three plastic XK 120 models and a resin XK 120 figure made in Italy. Also included are two friction activated tin XK 120s and two tin coupes manufactured in Japan. All tin cars feature
2041: 2041- JAGUAR TOY CARSEst. $600-$800
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2042- YONEZAWA CHAMPION'S RACER INDY CAR: Offered here is a very presentable, highly sought after example patterned after Troy Ruttman's Agajanian Special. The use of Champion's Racer on the car was adopted to avoid trademark disputes
2042: 2042- YONEZAWA CHAMPION'S RACER INDY CAREst. $2,000-$2,500
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2043- TOY DOUBLE DECKER BUS: This tin toy of unknown manufacturer is a charming miniature version of London's most famous form of public transit. Featuring twolevel seating, a bell and appropriate decals, this is a lovely
2043: 2043- TOY DOUBLE DECKER BUSEst. $400-$600
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2044- TOY CARS: Lot includes a selection of Japanese made die-cast toy cars including Cadillacs and Corvettes. Also included is a sleek, aerodynamic model with a painted interior and metal trim. All examples are in
2044: 2044- TOY CARSEst. $100-$150
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2045- MECHANICAL TOY CARS: Offered here is a Cameron Precision Engineering Co. "Rodzy" Big Nutt model hotrod race car, complete with engine. Also included is a charming tin hot rod. It features an open engine bay, and when
2045: 2045- MECHANICAL TOY CARSEst. $400-$600
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2046- COX CHAMPION RACE CAR: Presented here is a die-cast Cox Thimble Drome Champion race car in very nice condition. Cox's Champion car was first introduced in 1947 and quickly became a popular tether racer. It is complete with
2046: 2046- COX CHAMPION RACE CAREst. $200-$300
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2047- ALFA ROMEO MEMORABILIA: Lot includes Alfa Romeo badges and script, a salt and pepper shaker, a cast metal race car and a rare cast metal Alfa Romeo Tipo 159 race car made in 1950.
2047: 2047- ALFA ROMEO MEMORABILIAEst. $1,800-$2,000
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2048- ALFA ROMEO LUGGAGE: Constructed of canvas with leather trim, these matching pieces include a garment bag and a slim valise. They have been used, but remain in good, functional condition.
2048: 2048- ALFA ROMEO LUGGAGEEst. $600-$900
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2049- ALFA ROMEO EPHEMERA: Lot includes a selection of Alfa Romeorelated articles including scripts, automotive badges, lapel pins, fancy crests woven with metal thread, a desktop liquor decanter in the shape of an Alfa Romeo
2049: 2049- ALFA ROMEO EPHEMERAEst. $600-$900