Nick Alexander Woodie Collection Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center | Thursday, August 13, 2009 Monterey, CA Article by Dave Welles A Hot Rods Online Photo Expose 1946 Mercury Sportsman Front View 17/31   |      Midway through the evening, the star of the auction, a 1946 Mercury Sportsman convertible, motored up onto the stage. The timing could not have been better. Its arrival helped revive those wqho were suffering woodie overload, plus the mid-show appearance ensured the alpha-bidders had a good opportunity to get a few cocktails under their belts. Return to Hotrodsonline.com Return to Virtual Rod Run Page 1946 Mercury Sportsman Front View 17/31   |      ©1994-2002 Hotrods Online ® All Rights reserved. No Images or text may be used without prior written authorization.