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Cleveland's Rubber City Classic auction

Updated with modern underpinnings like a 350 Chevy engine and 2005 frame-off restoration, this Radar Blue 1946 Mercury retains its earlier elegance with lots of chrome trim. A high bid of $20,000 was not enough to bring a sale at the 2015 Rubber City Classic spring sale at the Cleveland Auto Show.
Updated with modern underpinnings like a 350 Chevy engine and 2005 frame-off restoration, this Radar Blue 1946 Mercury retains its earlier elegance with lots of chrome trim. A high bid of $20,000 was not enough to bring a sale at the 2015 Rubber City Classic spring sale at the Cleveland Auto Show.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A high bid of $21,000 was not enough to move this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with 454-inch engine and a dynamometer rating of 630-plus horsepower. Read about the Rubber City Classic at http://blogs.detroitnews.com/joyrides
A high bid of $21,000 was not enough to move this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with 454-inch engine and a dynamometer rating of 630-plus horsepower. Read about the Rubber City Classic at http://blogs.detroitnews.com/joyrides
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE with 2.5-liter four, new tires and a sunroof had a high bid of $10,000 but did not sell.
A 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE with 2.5-liter four, new tires and a sunroof had a high bid of $10,000 but did not sell.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Advertised as a "survivor" with only one repaint in 50 years, this 1965 Corvair Monza, with automatic transmission and 13,000 original miles, sold at auction for $11,698.
Advertised as a "survivor" with only one repaint in 50 years, this 1965 Corvair Monza, with automatic transmission and 13,000 original miles, sold at auction for $11,698.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A sporty 1962 MG MKII with 1.6-liter four with manual transmission and contrasting red interior had a high bid of $21,000 but did not sell at auction.
A sporty 1962 MG MKII with 1.6-liter four with manual transmission and contrasting red interior had a high bid of $21,000 but did not sell at auction.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Something of an anomaly at an everyday auction of affordable older cars, this 1930 Marmon five-passenger sedan with Lalique hood ornament - a true luxury classic from bumper to bumper - enjoyed a high bid of $47,000 but did not sell at auction.
Something of an anomaly at an everyday auction of affordable older cars, this 1930 Marmon five-passenger sedan with Lalique hood ornament - a true luxury classic from bumper to bumper - enjoyed a high bid of $47,000 but did not sell at auction.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Boasting a "numbers matching" 327/300 power plant with four-speed transmission, this 1962 Corvette did not sell following a high bid of $52,000.
Boasting a "numbers matching" 327/300 power plant with four-speed transmission, this 1962 Corvette did not sell following a high bid of $52,000.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Powered by a 1994 Lincoln 4.6-liter six and automatic transmission, a 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan sedan with rear-hinged rear doors had a high bid of $12,000 but did not sell.
Powered by a 1994 Lincoln 4.6-liter six and automatic transmission, a 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan sedan with rear-hinged rear doors had a high bid of $12,000 but did not sell.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Mike and Marlene Simon of Columbia Station, Ohio entered their 1932 Hupmobile in the classics competition. Its street rod conversion includes a 350 Chevrolet engine, Edelbrock performer intake and performance carburetor 600 CFM, and TH350 automatic transmission.
Mike and Marlene Simon of Columbia Station, Ohio entered their 1932 Hupmobile in the classics competition. Its street rod conversion includes a 350 Chevrolet engine, Edelbrock performer intake and performance carburetor 600 CFM, and TH350 automatic transmission.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Looking perhaps better than new, this street rod conversion of a 1937 Hudson Terraplane was brought to the classics show at the Cleveland Auto Show by Julius Sabo.
Looking perhaps better than new, this street rod conversion of a 1937 Hudson Terraplane was brought to the classics show at the Cleveland Auto Show by Julius Sabo.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This stunning 1941 Willys belongs to Frank Renko.
This stunning 1941 Willys belongs to Frank Renko.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
With a flathead V-8, three-speed transmission, stainless window shades, continental tire and custom wheelcovers and taillights, this two-tone 1953 Ford Customline sold at auction for $12,477.
With a flathead V-8, three-speed transmission, stainless window shades, continental tire and custom wheelcovers and taillights, this two-tone 1953 Ford Customline sold at auction for $12,477.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Radiating glamour, this colorful 1954 Lincoln Capri with continental tire was a disappointing "no sale," following a modest best offer of $4,000.
Radiating glamour, this colorful 1954 Lincoln Capri with continental tire was a disappointing "no sale," following a modest best offer of $4,000.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
One of two 1950s Thunderbirds at the Rubber City auction, this robin's-egg blue 1955 model with 292-inch V-8 and removable hardtop brought $28,725.
One of two 1950s Thunderbirds at the Rubber City auction, this robin's-egg blue 1955 model with 292-inch V-8 and removable hardtop brought $28,725.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Distinguished by its red interior and a 2.3-liter engine and manual transmission, a 1960 Austin-Healey raised bidding to $17,500 but did not sell in Cleveland.
Distinguished by its red interior and a 2.3-liter engine and manual transmission, a 1960 Austin-Healey raised bidding to $17,500 but did not sell in Cleveland.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A removable hardtop with classy opera windows added to the cache of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It sold for $43,000.
A removable hardtop with classy opera windows added to the cache of this 1957 Ford Thunderbird. It sold for $43,000.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
With wrap-around windshield and curved rear window, a 1960 Chevrolet El Camino had a high bid of $16,000 -- an offer rejected by the seller.
With wrap-around windshield and curved rear window, a 1960 Chevrolet El Camino had a high bid of $16,000 -- an offer rejected by the seller.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Corvette Conspiracy helped Lou and Regina Morganti of Walton Hills, Ohio update their 1961 Corvette. It features a Hurst shifter, stainless exhaust, 327-inch engine, electronic ignition and vintage air conditioning.
Corvette Conspiracy helped Lou and Regina Morganti of Walton Hills, Ohio update their 1961 Corvette. It features a Hurst shifter, stainless exhaust, 327-inch engine, electronic ignition and vintage air conditioning.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 1985 Ford Mustang GT with patriotic wrap over a white exterior and a 510-horsepower dyno-tested new crate engine under the hood sold for $15,400 at the 2015 Rubber City spring sale at the Cleveland Auto Show.
A 1985 Ford Mustang GT with patriotic wrap over a white exterior and a 510-horsepower dyno-tested new crate engine under the hood sold for $15,400 at the 2015 Rubber City spring sale at the Cleveland Auto Show.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 350-inch tri-power engine and four speed transmission convinced a bidder to part with $24,412 for this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500.
A 350-inch tri-power engine and four speed transmission convinced a bidder to part with $24,412 for this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Mike Terzak of Austintown, Ohio is the original owner of this 1966 Chevy II with 327 plus four-speed transmission. He has put fewer than 34,000 miles on it.
Mike Terzak of Austintown, Ohio is the original owner of this 1966 Chevy II with 327 plus four-speed transmission. He has put fewer than 34,000 miles on it.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This Dodge Dart G/T, one of only 1687 convertibles built for that model year, is powered by a 273-inch V-8 with four-speed transmission. The product of a rotisserie restoration and sporting its original interior, it failed to sell for a high bid of $24,000.
This Dodge Dart G/T, one of only 1687 convertibles built for that model year, is powered by a 273-inch V-8 with four-speed transmission. The product of a rotisserie restoration and sporting its original interior, it failed to sell for a high bid of $24,000.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A bidder anxious to pay $8,680 went home from the Cleveland Auto Show-based auction in March with this handsome 1974 Corvette Stingray 454.
A bidder anxious to pay $8,680 went home from the Cleveland Auto Show-based auction in March with this handsome 1974 Corvette Stingray 454.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T with 340-inch engine and four-barrel carburetor did not sell following a best bid of $38,000.
A 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T with 340-inch engine and four-barrel carburetor did not sell following a best bid of $38,000.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News