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Vintage Auto Racing & Sports Memorabilia Auction

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 270

Soap Box Derby Memorabilia Collection with Helmets, Model, and Ephemera

Estimate: $225 - $350

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$0 $5
$200 $10
$500 $50
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Group of vintage Soap Box Derby memorabilia. The lot includes three helmets, a Chevrolet "Turret Top" Body by Fisher steel helmet with decal, a 1966 Soap Box Derby plastic helmet with original decal, and a padded driver's helmet with visor and red plaid interior lining. Also included is a 1951 Soap Box Derby winner's model car displayed in a protective acrylic case. The collection also contains a blue "Soap Box Derby Official" badge, and a 1965 official rule sheet with racer diagram. Condition on the items vary, with expected age wear, scuffing and some interior staining to the helmets. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: Helmets 7.75 x 8.5 x 5.5 inches to 7.25 x 9 x 10 inches

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.

Overall Dimensions
Weight: 4.00

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.