THE PONDER COLLECTION
Curating a $24 million collection.
For years we personally curated one of Texas's great private collections — at its peak, more than 200 cars.
THE COLLECTION
Two hundred cars, one standard.
We had the privilege of personally curating the Ponder Collection — at one time more than 200 cars, one of the most remarkable private collections in Texas. Curation is far more than storage: it's sourcing the right cars, overseeing their builds and restorations, keeping every one correct and running, and knowing each machine well enough to tell its story.


THE CARS
Arnolt-Bristols, an Alfa Disco Volante, and more.
The collection ran deep in the cars enthusiasts dream about — a remarkable group of Arnolt-Bristols, an Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, and dozens of other rare originals and faithful recreations. Several of the cars in our Past Work came from it.
THE SALE
$24 million, 100% sold.
In 2022 the collection crossed the block with RM Sotheby's and sold out completely — 100% of the lots — for more than $24 million. Looking after cars at that level, to that standard, is the same care we bring to a single client's car in the shop.



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ARTHUR PAYNE & SONS
CLASSIC CAR RESTORATION · TEXAS
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