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Engel & Völkers reports 1.2 billion euros in Group commission revenues for 2022

Engel & Völkers reports 1.2 billion euros in Group commission revenues for 2022

Hamburg, 1st February 2023. Engel & Völkers, the leading platform for real estate agents, reports Group commission revenues of 1.2 billion euros for the 2022 financial year. Real estate worth a total of approx. 39 billion euros was brokered worldwide.

“Despite the onset of a cooling-off period on the real estate market, our turnover performance matched that of the previous year, in excess of 1.2 billion euros. We were also successful in driving international expansion forward in our core markets and increasing the number of agents working under our brand,” says Sven Odia, Global CEO of Engel & Völkers, continuing: “In the current market climate, expertise, experience and professionalism are key differentiators when it comes to strengthening client loyalty and gaining even greater market share. In the second half of 2022, we saw that sellers are particularly drawn to us for our elaborated specialist knowledge, as well as for the intensive personal support we provide when brokering their properties. They also trust in our brand, which has been globally established. In 2023, we intend to invest even more in the training of our real estate agents and the expansion of our digital technology platform – in order to provide our clients with the best possible advice, especially during periods of crisis.”

Real estate as an anchor of stability

“The war in Ukraine and its ramifications in the form of a shortage of raw materials, the energy crisis, and rising inflation and mortgage rates meant that 2022 brought along a special set of circumstances that still continues. This mood of uncertainty led, in turn, to a certain reluctance to buy in some of our markets,” says Sven Odia. He goes on to say: “There is still a high demand for real estate however – as a safe haven and a capital investment that provides dependability in terms of value retention. Properties are seen as an anchor of stability, especially in the premium segment, and used as an attractive method of protecting assets in the long term.” Between January and December 2022, Engel & Völkers closed 10 percent more real estate transactions in the uppermost segment of properties worth in excess of 10 million euros.

Alongside the Group’s stable revenue performance, the number of real estate agents is growing continuously. In 2022, more than 1,000 agents and 53 shops joined the platform worldwide. “We offer them a global and renowned brand, an international network, and a superb platform that harnesses the very latest technologies. This offer will continue to attract many market experts in the future, which in turn will take the Group’s ongoing professionalisation to the next level. We are cautiously optimistic about developments in this coming year,” Sven Odia concludes.

ENGEL & VÖLKERS
Engel & Völkers GmbH
Global Corporate Communication Team
Vancouverstraße 2a
20457 Hamburg
Germany
T: +49 40-36 13 11 20

About Engel & Völkers: Engel & Völkers is one of the world’s leading service companies specialised in the brokerage of premium residential property, commercial real estate, yachts and aircrafts. For over 40 years now, the wishes and needs of private and institutional clients have had top priority, giving rise to the ongoing development of a range of services relating to all aspects of real estate. Sales and leaseholds, as well as consultancy for various investment opportunities in the real estate segment are among the core competencies of more than 16,500 people operating under the Engel & Völkers brand. The company is currently operating in over 30 countries on five continents. Intensive training schemes in its in-house real estate Academy and the high level of quality assurance governing its systematically structured service provision are key factors that account for the company’s success. Engel & Völkers develops digital tools and IT products on an ongoing basis, in order to keep its service as efficient as possible. In doing so, the company is setting new standards in digital solutions for property brokerage. www.engelvoelkers.com

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2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase
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2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase

2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase

Porsche put in a robust performance in fiscal year 2022, with a slight increase in deliveries. The sports car manufacturer delivered a total of 309,884 cars over the past 12 months, 3 per cent more than in 2021 – despite several global crises.

Porsche fulfills the dreams of its customers, as strong delivery figures and the continued good order situation for fiscal year 2022 demonstrate. Worldwide, the sports car manufacturer delivered 309,884 vehicles to customers last year, an increase of 3 per cent over the previous year.

Detlev von Platen, Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG

“The many challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, interrupted supply chains and the ongoing semiconductor crisis have shaped the past year and put us to the test,” says Detlev von Platen, Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “So I am all the prouder of the entire Porsche team. In this difficult environment, we have succeeded in fulfilling the dream of owning a Porsche for more customers than ever before.”

Deliveries in Europe 7 per cent above previous year

In the Europe sales region, Porsche delivered 62,685 cars in 2022. This is 7 per cent more than in the previous year. In its home market of Germany, 29,512 customers took delivery of their cars – an increase of 3 per cent. In North America, Porsche recorded 79,260 deliveries, matching the previous year’s level. This was a particularly strong performance in view of logistical and supply challenges that started the year. In what remains the biggest single market, China, 93,286 cars were delivered to customers     (-2 per cent). The slight dip here is mainly due to the effects of the COVID pandemic. Waves of infection, COVID-related lockdowns and logistical challenges affected the deliveries. The Overseas and Emerging Markets sales region continues to develop positively with an increase in deliveries of 13 per cent. Some 45,141 cars were delivered to customers in this region during 2022.

SUVs remain popular among customers

The models with the highest demand again in 2022 were the brand’s SUVs: the Porsche Cayenne was delivered a total of 95,604 times. The Macan followed in second place with 86,724 units delivered. With 40,410 deliveries (+5 per cent) the Porsche 911 remains very popular as well. The sports saloon Panamera was delivered to 34,142 customers (+13 per cent).

The Taycan remains at a high level of orders. In 2022, Porsche delivered 34,801 cars from the model line worldwide (-16 percent). The decline was due to supply chain bottlenecks and limited component availability. Both issues affected the electric sports car in particular. Customers took delivery of 18,203 units of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models.


Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

“On the sales side, results have been positive in 2022,” says von Platen. “Porsche is in a solid position. And we’re building on that basis.”

Porsche AG
Deliveries		 January – December
2021 2022 Difference
Worldwide 301,915 309,884 +3%
Germany 28,565 29,512 +3%
North America 79,166 79,260  0%
China 95,671 93,286 -2%
Europe (excluding Germany) 58,576 62,685 +7%
Overseas and Emerging Markets 39,937 45,141 +13%

Disclaimer

This announcement contains ‘forward-looking statements’ that reflect the Porsche’s current view of the future events.

Words such as ‘will’, ‘presume’, ‘as a goal’, ‘could’, ‘possibly’, ‘should’, ‘believe’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘in preparation’, and ‘aim’ are used to indicate statements relating to the future. These statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialise or if the assumptions underlying Porsche’s forward-looking statements should prove unfounded, the actual results could differ significantly from the ones that Porsche has expressly or implicitly assumed in these statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based solely on the circumstances pertaining on the day of publication.

These forward-looking statements will not be updated later. These statements are true on the day of publication and may be overtaken by later events.

www.porsche.com
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Modern Furniture: Dubai’s 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

Thinking about redecorating your luxury house? It’s time to upgrade your home decor with Dubai‘s Most Wanted Modern Furniture Pieces of 2022. These exquisite designs will leave every guest mesmerized, and mostly yourself! Sometimes, one incredible piece is all you need to set the mood. Today, Inspiration And Ideas takes you on a tour through the most coveted design!

1. Lapiaz Sideboard

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

The Lapiaz Sideboard is a Modern Furniture piece born from the cold and freshly cracked to show off the world its rich, golden details. This contemporary sideboard is an exclusive piece designed to enrich your entryway, living room, or even home office since its exceptional design awakens your passion while presenting unmatched versatility.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022
Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

2. Lapiaz Center Table

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

The Lapiaz Center Table is one of the latest projects developed by Boca do Lobo. Lapiaz was the inspiration for this Modern Furniture piece. The french word is the name given to the typical karst formations produced by the surface dissolution of limestone or dolomite rocks. It can also be caused by freezing and thawing in cold climates. This is how the Lapiaz luxury coffee table emerged.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022
Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

3. Navarra Center Table

The design of Navarra center table captures unique Spanish warmth and the finest craftsmanship. An exclusive marble modern furniture piece and a polished choice for your home interiors, Navarra will bring a unique flair into your luxury living room.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022
Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

4. Glance Mirror

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

With order being the pleasure of the reason, the disorder is the delight of emotions. What seems confused and cluttered can, at a glance, acquire a new meaning capable of inspiring and charming us. The Glance Mirror tells a story about the crossroads of life and the reason for the chaos.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022
Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

5. Symphony Sideboard

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

The Symphony Sideboard is handmade by experienced craftsmen, each with different specialities, from metal work to wood carving. It features a cluster of polished brass tubes enveloping an exotic wood structure, creating a harmonious artful juxtaposition to the rhythm of the pipes.

6. Pixel Cabinet

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

Iconic and unparalleled, the Pixel Cabinet by Boca Do Lobo presents a ground-breaking modern furniture design. Made out of 1088 triangles, the upper part of the Pixel Cabinet plays with perception and combines exceptional materials with multicolored compositions to give the cabinet a unique, striking design: handmade leaf gilding triangles, 10 different types of wood leaves from palisander to African walnut veneer, and acquiring.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022
Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

7. Metamorphosis Dining Table

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

Metamorphosis Dining Table embodies handmade techniques such as wood carving, metal cutting, and hammering, and polishing, executed by some of the best craftsmen in Portugal. A modern furniture piece for those who have a peculiar taste for limited edition pieces and conceptual designs.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022
Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

8. Imperfectio Sofa

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

Imperfectio is a modern furniture piece that praises artisanal work as the ultimate form of art that is quite intentionally imperfect; an appeal to the art which is truer to life. Part of the Imperfectio collection, it presents the most functional yet exclusive design.

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Honored by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards Twenty properties from the ultra-luxury hospitality brand earn prime recognition on the annual list of the world’s best travel experiences, including four #1 rankings OCTOBER 04, 2022 Hotel De Crillon Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to share that twenty of the brand’s properties have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 35th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with four properties receiving the first-place ranking on their respective regional lists and five additional properties placing within the top five. In addition to receiving top regional accolades, two Rosewood properties each were also featured on the award’s lists of “Best Hotels” and “Best Resorts” in the world. These results, determined by the publication’s discerning readers, reinforce Rosewood’s status and reputation as an exemplary curator of exceptional travel experiences. Rosewood’s properties performed exceptionally well within both the global and regional categories, with accolades including: Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotela #1 “Top Hotels in Paris” #9 “Best Hotels in the World” Rosewood Villa Magna #1 “Top Hotels in Spain and Portugal” #11 “Best Hotels in the World” Rosewood Phuket #1 “Top Resorts in Thailand” #11 “Best Resorts in the World” Rosewood Hong Kong #1 “Top Hotels in Hong Kong” Rosewood Little Dix Bay #2, “Top Resorts in the Caribbean” Rosewood Baha Mar #2 “Top Resorts in the Atlantic” Rosewood Miramar Beach #3 “Top Resorts in Southern California” Rosewood San Miguel de Allende #3 “Top Hotels in Mexico” Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort #5 “Top Resorts in Western Mexico” Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco #6 “Top Resorts in Europe” #49 “Best Resorts in the World” The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel #6 “Top Hotels in New York City” Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek #7 “Top Hotels in Texas” Rosewood Sand Hill #7 “Top Hotels in Northern California” Rosewood São Paulo #8 “Top Hotels in South America” Rosewood London #8 “Top Hotels in London” Rosewood Bermuda #10 “Top Resorts in Atlantic” Rosewood Phnom Penh #10 “Top Hotels in Southeast Asia” Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth #11 “Top Resorts in the Caribbean” Rosewood Hotel Georgia #15 “Top Hotels in Canada” Rosewood Mayakoba #16 “Top Resorts in Eastern Mexico” Furthering the brand’s impressive rankings on the regional lists, 2022 marks the eleventh consecutive year that Rosewood Mayakoba, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, and Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort have been recognized within their respective categories. This year also marks the eighth consecutive year of recognition for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel and Rosewood London, and the seventh for Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco. “The continued commendation of our properties and brand by the worldly and trailblazing readers of Condé Nast Traveler is a great honor for the entire Rosewood Hotels & Resorts team,” said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “We are incredibly proud to have so many of our properties recognized on this year’s list and to be named number one in several of our destinations. These awards are a testament to the dedication of our Rosewood associates around the world who are, in short, masters at their craft. We could not be more thankful to our community at Rosewood and the supportive readers of Condé Nast Traveler.” Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards are tabulated as the result of a comprehensive annual survey judging properties on a set of relevant criteria ranging from service to design. This year, more than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the places they can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Honored by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Honored by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

Twenty properties from the ultra-luxury hospitality brand earn prime recognition on the annual list of the world’s best travel experiences, including four #1 rankings

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to share that twenty of the brand’s properties have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 35th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with four properties receiving the first-place ranking on their respective regional lists and five additional properties placing within the top five. In addition to receiving top regional accolades, two Rosewood properties each were also featured on the award’s lists of “Best Hotels” and “Best Resorts” in the world. These results, determined by the publication’s discerning readers, reinforce Rosewood’s status and reputation as an exemplary curator of exceptional travel experiences.

Rosewood’s properties performed exceptionally well within both the global and regional categories, with accolades including:

  • Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotela
    • #1 “Top Hotels in Paris”
    • #9 “Best Hotels in the World”
  • Rosewood Villa Magna
    • #1 “Top Hotels in Spain and Portugal”
    • #11 “Best Hotels in the World”
  • Rosewood Phuket
    • #1 “Top Resorts in Thailand”
    • #11 “Best Resorts in the World”
  • Rosewood Hong Kong
    • #1 “Top Hotels in Hong Kong”
  • Rosewood Little Dix Bay
    • #2, “Top Resorts in the Caribbean”
  • Rosewood Baha Mar
    • #2 “Top Resorts in the Atlantic”
  • Rosewood Miramar Beach
    • #3 “Top Resorts in Southern California”
  • Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
    • #3 “Top Hotels in Mexico”
  • Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
    • #5 “Top Resorts in Western Mexico”
  • Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
    • #6 “Top Resorts in Europe”
    • #49 “Best Resorts in the World”
  • The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
    • #6 “Top Hotels in New York City”
  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
    • #7 “Top Hotels in Texas”
  • Rosewood Sand Hill
    • #7 “Top Hotels in Northern California”
  • Rosewood São Paulo
    • #8 “Top Hotels in South America”
  • Rosewood London
    • #8 “Top Hotels in London”
  • Rosewood Bermuda
    • #10 “Top Resorts in Atlantic”
  • Rosewood Phnom Penh
    • #10 “Top Hotels in Southeast Asia”
  • Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth
    • #11 “Top Resorts in the Caribbean”
  • Rosewood Hotel Georgia
    • #15 “Top Hotels in Canada”
  • Rosewood Mayakoba
    • #16 “Top Resorts in Eastern Mexico”

Furthering the brand’s impressive rankings on the regional lists, 2022 marks the eleventh consecutive year that Rosewood Mayakoba, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, and Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort have been recognized within their respective categories. This year also marks the eighth consecutive year of recognition for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel and Rosewood London, and the seventh for Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.

“The continued commendation of our properties and brand by the worldly and trailblazing readers of Condé Nast Traveler is a great honor for the entire Rosewood Hotels & Resorts team,” said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “We are incredibly proud to have so many of our properties recognized on this year’s list and to be named number one in several of our destinations.  These awards are a testament to the dedication of our Rosewood associates around the world who are, in short, masters at their craft. We could not be more thankful to our community at Rosewood and the supportive readers of Condé Nast Traveler.”

Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards are tabulated as the result of a comprehensive annual survey judging properties on a set of relevant criteria ranging from service to design. This year, more than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the places they can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.

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RmSotheby’s | GENE PONDER COLLECTION – 22 – 24 september 2022

FEATURING OVER 120 CARS, MOTORCYCLES, AND BOATS AND OVER 1,000 LOTS OF AUTOMOBILIA

Tucked away on the outskirts of the East Texas city of Marshall is a gearhead’s oasis: A series of state-of-the-art shop and garage buildings dotted across a manicured estate. Housed within is the Gene Ponder Collection, an eclectic assemblage of over 120 cars, motorcycles, and boats, as well an enviable and expansive selection of automobilia. Ponder—a serial entrepreneur—built and sold not one, but two highly successful Marshall-based commercial cabinetry manufacturers, allowing him to indulge in his lifelong passion for exciting automobiles.

Blue-chip purebreds highlight the collection, including a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder, 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC, and 1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster; a pair of dazzling Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupes features a notable one-off example by Graber. Also on offer is an impressive survey of MGs spanning 1927 to 1971—with rarities such as a 1935 MG PB Airline Coupe taking center stage.

The collection is also notable for its hand-crafted recreations, many of which are of all-but unobtainable European sports cars seldom seen outside of museums or prestigious private collections. Mr. Ponder’s love of these rare cars led him to commission his own recreations with the help of a respected Texas coachbuilder. The age-old English wheel method was used to form aluminum bodywork that hews as closely as possible to the originals. While some cars have chassis and running gear from the marque in which they are recreating, albeit a few years newer, most feature the underpinnings of a 1950s Jaguar chassis and running gear, a personal favorite of Mr. Ponder. The four-decade-plus working relationship between Mr. Ponder and the Texas coachbuilder has produced a stunning assemblage of rolling sculptures, the cost of which was never questioned.

The impressive automobilia portion of Mr. Ponder’s collection ranges from mascots to classic signage, juke boxes to fuel pumps, neons to wall art, and much, much more. No matter your interest, there is truly something for everyone to discover in the Gene Ponder Collection.

AUCTION LOCATION

206 Scottsville Rd.
Marshall, Texas
United States, 75672

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.

ADMISSION

ADMISSION TO PREVIEW

Public Preview, Wednesday, 21 September Open to the public | $20 per person | Free for registered bidders
Bidder Preview, Thursday, 22 September Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Friday, 23 September Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Saturday, 24 September Open to bidders and qualified media only

ADMISSION TO AUCTION

Auction attendance is reserved for registered bidders and qualified media only.

ADDITIONAL FEES TO BE CONSIDERED

Buyer’s Premium
Buyer’s premium is clearly displayed under the ‘Additional Information’ tab on each lot page when viewing the site. This fee applies to the final hammer price achieved at auction and is non-refundable.

Taxes/Import Duties
Buyers are responsible for any applicable duty and/or local taxes on any lots purchased. International bidders are advised to inform themselves of potential import duties that would be due upon the arrival of the lot to its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. The location of the lot is clearly indicated on each lot page when viewing the site.

LOT REMOVAL/SHIPPING

Buyers are required to make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of purchased lots. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make their own arrangements, but RMS is pleased to offer our clients the services of the following companies:

Vehicle Shipping
Reliable Carriers
Contact – Bob Sellers
+1 413 537 3354
bsellers@reliable-carriers.com

CARS Europe
Contact – James Walker
+44 7908645852
james@carseurope.net

Cosdel
Sara Rider
+1 925 451 1136
sara@cosdel.com

Note, if the car is to go into storage, lot removal and storage fees will be applicable as outlined in the Bidder’s Conditions of Business.

Automobilia Shipping

Shipping
+1 800 981 4202
auctions@trustnls.com

The UPS Store
+1 903 935 9990 
store3526@theupsstore.com

FOTOGRAPHY & TEXT “Courtesy RmSotheby’s”.

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RmSotheby’s | GENE PONDER COLLECTION – 22 – 24 september 2022

FEATURING OVER 120 CARS, MOTORCYCLES, AND BOATS AND OVER 1,000 LOTS OF AUTOMOBILIA

Tucked away on the outskirts of the East Texas city of Marshall is a gearhead’s oasis: A series of state-of-the-art shop and garage buildings dotted across a manicured estate. Housed within is the Gene Ponder Collection, an eclectic assemblage of over 120 cars, motorcycles, and boats, as well an enviable and expansive selection of automobilia. Ponder—a serial entrepreneur—built and sold not one, but two highly successful Marshall-based commercial cabinetry manufacturers, allowing him to indulge in his lifelong passion for exciting automobiles.

Blue-chip purebreds highlight the collection, including a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder, 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC, and 1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster; a pair of dazzling Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupes features a notable one-off example by Graber. Also on offer is an impressive survey of MGs spanning 1927 to 1971—with rarities such as a 1935 MG PB Airline Coupe taking center stage.

The collection is also notable for its hand-crafted recreations, many of which are of all-but unobtainable European sports cars seldom seen outside of museums or prestigious private collections. Mr. Ponder’s love of these rare cars led him to commission his own recreations with the help of a respected Texas coachbuilder. The age-old English wheel method was used to form aluminum bodywork that hews as closely as possible to the originals. While some cars have chassis and running gear from the marque in which they are recreating, albeit a few years newer, most feature the underpinnings of a 1950s Jaguar chassis and running gear, a personal favorite of Mr. Ponder. The four-decade-plus working relationship between Mr. Ponder and the Texas coachbuilder has produced a stunning assemblage of rolling sculptures, the cost of which was never questioned.

The impressive automobilia portion of Mr. Ponder’s collection ranges from mascots to classic signage, juke boxes to fuel pumps, neons to wall art, and much, much more. No matter your interest, there is truly something for everyone to discover in the Gene Ponder Collection.

AUCTION LOCATION

206 Scottsville Rd.
Marshall, Texas
United States, 75672

IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION

Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.

ADMISSION

ADMISSION TO PREVIEW

Public Preview, Wednesday, 21 September Open to the public | $20 per person | Free for registered bidders
Bidder Preview, Thursday, 22 September Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Friday, 23 September Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Saturday, 24 September Open to bidders and qualified media only

ADMISSION TO AUCTION

Auction attendance is reserved for registered bidders and qualified media only.

ADDITIONAL FEES TO BE CONSIDERED

Buyer’s Premium
Buyer’s premium is clearly displayed under the ‘Additional Information’ tab on each lot page when viewing the site. This fee applies to the final hammer price achieved at auction and is non-refundable.

Taxes/Import Duties
Buyers are responsible for any applicable duty and/or local taxes on any lots purchased. International bidders are advised to inform themselves of potential import duties that would be due upon the arrival of the lot to its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. The location of the lot is clearly indicated on each lot page when viewing the site.

LOT REMOVAL/SHIPPING

Buyers are required to make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of purchased lots. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make their own arrangements, but RMS is pleased to offer our clients the services of the following companies:

Vehicle Shipping
Reliable Carriers
Contact – Bob Sellers
+1 413 537 3354
bsellers@reliable-carriers.com

CARS Europe
Contact – James Walker
+44 7908645852
james@carseurope.net

Cosdel
Sara Rider
+1 925 451 1136
sara@cosdel.com

Note, if the car is to go into storage, lot removal and storage fees will be applicable as outlined in the Bidder’s Conditions of Business.

Automobilia Shipping

Shipping
+1 800 981 4202
auctions@trustnls.com

The UPS Store
+1 903 935 9990 
store3526@theupsstore.com

FOTOGRAPHY & TEXT “Courtesy RmSotheby’s”.

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Maison Boucheron - High Jewelry collections Care Blanche 2022
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Maison Boucheron – High Jewelry collections Care Blanche 2022

Maison Boucheron – High Jewelry collections Care Blanche 2022

Maison Boucheron offers the studio complete creative freedom. High Jewelry collections that put creation and innovation at the heart of emotion.

Ailleurs

Carte Blanche High Jewelry Collection July 2022

 

Ailleurs – Elsewhere – is where Claire Choisne and her studio are taking us with this new Collection. An “elsewhere” where everything becomes possible, without any borders, and where nature is in a raw state. From the deserts to the oceans, the mountains to the rainforests, Studio Boucheron has confronted and mixed together worlds and materials one could initially think are contradictory; where diamonds meet pebbles and burnt wood, gold meets rattan and meteorite.

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Holographique

Carte Blanche High Jewelry Collection July 2021

“With this Holographique collection, I sought to offer Boucheron a new definition of light. To capture its essence, I used color. Each piece is like a prism that captures the complexity of light by representing all the colors that comprise it. Each piece reveals the colors of the world in a new light.”
– Claire Choisne

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Contemplation

Carte Blanche High Jewelry Collection July 2020

Capturing a fleeting moment so it will never disappear. Suspending time. Expressing through creation what words cannot say. This is the poetry that Claire Choisne brings to us this year, in a personal, intimate and almost secretive collection of High Jewelry. She reinterprets the codes of Maison Boucheron and takes them on a journey into her own creative universe.

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Motorlux 2022 and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction

Motorlux and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction Partner to Offer Premium Ticket Package and Access

Motorlux and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction Partner to Offer Premium Ticket Package and Access

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 15, 2022 – Motorlux, the reimagined McCall’s Motorworks, includes exclusive access to the first-ever Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction. All Motorlux ticket holders can preview the auction vehicles during the event on Wednesday, August 17. Lux Premium tickets also include admission to the auction (a $200 value) held on Thursday, August 18, providing access that is normally reserved for consigners, registered bidders and their guests.

Motorlux 2022

Motorlux 2022

“The Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to bring auction action to the Monterey Jet Center the day following – and in partnership with – this year’s Motorlux event,” said Kenneth Ahn, President, Hagerty Marketplace and CEO, Broad Arrow Group. “It is the perfect combination of people, place and passion – our clients and friends from around the world, an inspiring setting and an incredible offering of cars.”

Highlights from more than 90 auction vehicles include the personal Aston Martin DB5 of legendary actor and icon, Sir Sean Connery. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will be offered directly from the Connery family, who have committed to donating a significant portion of the sale proceeds to benefit the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund.

Pre-war automobile enthusiasts will appreciate the unique and outstanding 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. As one of the true crown jewels of the Classic Era of motor cars, arguably no automobile symbolizes the pinnacle of design, engineering and construction among the Classic Era cars better than the supercharged Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. Incredibly rare, stunningly beautiful, a cherished centerpiece for collectors worldwide – chassis 408383 is the perfect representation of those enviable qualities.

Additional highlights include a 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring, one of 50 produced. The single-owner LFA is finished in orange and has only covered about 1,200 miles since delivery. Porsche fans will enjoy viewing the 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort and BMW aficionados will appreciate the 1981 BMW M1. Both rare and highly collectible German supercars represent the pinnacle of 1980s automotive engineering.

Motorlux Ticket Packages Available Now

Ticket packages are available at the Motorlux Onsite parking is included with all ticket packages, adding a new level of convenience and exclusivity to the evening.

The Lux Pass includes an up-close look at some of the world’s most impressive airplanes and automobiles, preview of the inaugural Broad Arrow Group auction, farm-to-table culinary stations, interactive entertainment, convenient self-parking at the Monterey Pines Golf Club as well as an open bar with signature cocktails and locally inspired refreshments.

The Lux Plus ticket includes all the Lux Pass accommodations plus early entry starting at 5:00 pm Pacific, one hour before the event opens. In addition, Lux Plus holders can access the exclusive Lux Lounge featuring an open bar with curated cocktails and gourmet culinary stations from California’s esteemed chefs.

Lux Premium ticket holders will enjoy all the Lux Plus extras plus upgraded parking on the tarmac and admission to the Broad Arrow Group Auction, showcasing 80 exceptional motor cars, on Thursday, August 18.

About Motorlux

Motorlux is a fresh take on Monterey Car Week’s hangar party with a focus on cars, craft and community. Returning to the Monterey Jet Center on August 17, 2022, Motorlux remains faithful to its entertaining and elegant roots while elevated with artfully curated experiences celebrating automotive, aviation, fashion and design. For more visit the Motorlux website at Motorlux.com.

About Broad Arrow Group

Broad Arrow Group and its subsidiaries — Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage — represent the collective vision of its founders, team members, and partners — to be the best advisor, marketplace, and financier for car collectors, with integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group was founded in 2021 to develop and operate a portfolio of businesses and brands that address the needs of various segments of the collector car market and to transform the collector car industry.  In January 2022, Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) made a strategic investment and became a joint venture partner for Broad Arrow Group. Learn more at broadarrowgroup.com.

About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)

Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Hagerty’s purpose is to save driving and car culture for future generations and its mission is to build a global business to fund that purpose. Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand offering integrated membership products and programs as well as a specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, Hagerty DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, Detroit Concours d’Elegance, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, California Mille, Motorlux, Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more. For more information on Hagerty, please visit https://www.hagerty.com/, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Automobili Lamborghini owners celebrate privilege of Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 ownership

Automobili Lamborghini owners celebrate privilege of Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 ownership

Exclusive customer journey through art and experience

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 6 July 2022 – As the 112 Countach LPI 800-4 owners-to-be around the world start to take delivery of their new cars from April 2022, they are also enjoying a series of exclusive ownership and experiential elements to mark ownership of a car that is one of the most emblematic few-offs in the history of Lamborghini.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Lamborghini’s commitment to the purchasing experience is, as always, more than just waiting for delivery of a new car, and has created a contact program designed to make the customer experience unique and complete.

The 112 owners of the Countach LPI 800-4, which was already sold out before the official launch last August at Pebble Beach, will not only have the privilege of driving a piece of automotive history reinvented for the future, but will also receive a series of special collectors’ item gifts, which make delivery of the car even more memorable. Each item is certified and numbered, celebrating skilled craftsmanship and innovation: the items are not for sale, and are dedicated and delivered exclusively to Countach LPI 800-4 customers.

On signing their order, owners of the Countach LPI 800-4 received a congratulatory letter from Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. A collectors’ item in its own right, the elegant letter’s papermaking techniques feature an intricate interplay of laser-engraved solids and voids, constructing and deconstructing the silhouette of the Countach LPI 800-4, and bearing the CEO’s message of sincere congratulations.

In the initial months of waiting, Countach LPI 800-4 customers received one of 112 numbered replicas of an exclusive painting created, as per tradition, by Mateusz Wowk, exterior designer and artist at Lamborghini’s Centro Stile, led by the Head of Design, Mitja Borkert. With the original work created on a large canvas in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the painting was digitally captured using gigapixel technology: one of the most advanced digital acquisition technologies adopted by museums. The work was then replicated in large format on canvas to reproduce the typical materiality of Mateusz’s brushstrokes and a classic example, typical of Lamborghini, in which art takes shape through ultra-high-tech processes.

Countach LPI 800-4 owners enjoy the further anticipation of receiving further unique items via the Lamborghini dealer network, involving internationally renowned artists as well as Italian artisans who represent the pinnacle of Italian creativity: Lamborghini enthusiasts can also share the pleasure of these works of art, on wheels or otherwise, through the social media posts that Lamborghini owners generously delight in sharing.

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Roger Dubuis - Excalibur Spider Huracán Monobalancier
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Roger Dubuis – Excalibur Spider Huracán Monobalancier

Roger Dubuis – Excalibur Spider Huracán Monobalancier

Ready, set, go: Roger Dubuis roars across the starting line to reveal the Maison is now the official timing partner of the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new collaboration is set to whip up pleasure-seeking visitors with a series of unforgettable thrills and emotions.

The hyper watchmaker already boasts two renowned partnerships within the motorsport’s universe, creating adrenaline-charged masterpieces with racing legend Lamborghini Squadra Corse and premium tyre expert Pirelli. Welcoming another partner to the fold with the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a natural next step. In honour of the new collaboration, Roger Dubuis is proud to unveil the Excalibur Spider Huracán Monobalancier (MB). Born to race, the new timepiece boasts an expressive blend of hyper materials and hyper mechanics.

THRILLING MECHANICS, RAGING PERFORMANCE

The new Excalibur Spider Huracán MB reflects the DNA of Lamborghini Squadra Corse combined with the horological excellence of the Maison. Powered by an automatic RD630 calibre, the 45-mm diameter Excalibur Spider Huracán channels the same exhilarating performance as its motoring namesake. Strong visual cues are inspired from the Huracán GT3 EVO2, including the honeycomb motif made famous by the supercar, with its hexagonal dashboard paralleled in the shape of the calibre. Built like an engine, the calibre’s twin barrels and 12° tilted balance wheel also represent the movement signature associated with Lamborghini Squadra Corse. When viewed from the back, the skeletonised movement reveals the 360° oscillating rim weight. This reproduces the like-for-like speed effect of a Huracán wheel rim, as well as emulating its design. Finally, a crown inspired by the supercar’s racing nuts is paired with an upper calibre strut-bar bridge design reminiscent of those found on the V10 engine itself. When visionary engineers meet incredible watchmakers, iconic timepieces are born.

HYPER-TECH MATERIALS MEET INSPIRING RACING CODES

Both Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini Squadra Corse compulsively seek out hyper-tech materials to fulfil their obsession with shaping the future. Just as Lamborghini Squadra Corse chooses carbon fibre for its racing cars, Roger Dubuis crafts the new Excalibur Spider Huracán MB case, bezel, and crown from pure white Mineral Composite Fibre (MCF). Exclusively developed in-house, this hyper-tech material illustrates the Maison’s technical mastery. The 100% integrated Manufacture found that engineering silica via a Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) process could produce a material 13% lighter than SMC carbon. Not only does this lightness make it extremely comfortable to wear on the wrist, it also enables the creation of intricate designs thanks to a sturdy structure. Always seeking out the most expressive aesthetics, the pure white MCF is further elevated with embellishments in striking green, intense red and electrifying yellow to honour the design of the Huracán GT3 EVO. The same shades are also found on the white rubber strap, which features green calf leather perforated with tiny holes to reveal the red beneath. Intricate stitching in red adds to the audacious look, while a Quick Release System ensures ultimate versatility. As exclusive as the Festival of Speed Driver’s Club, the Excalibur Spider Huracán MB is reserved for a select tribe only and therefore limited to 88 pieces.

Join us to discover the Maison’s latest roaring creation and explore iconic timepieces at the Roger Dubuis booth at Goodwood Festival of Speed from June 23rd to June 26th. Adrenaline-seekers beware: This is going to be an epic weekend.

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