Classic car lovers are expected to pack the Expo Center today and Saturday for Mecum Auctions' 2018 Portland show.

An estimated 600 American muscle cars, hot rods, and more will go on the auction block, including a 1961 Chrysler 300G with a 413 cubic-inch Cross Ram engine and 63,880 original miles. This is the third year that Mecum has staged a collector-car auction in Portland and one of 14 on the Wisconsin-based company's 2018 schedule.

Other featured vehicles include:

A 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible with Shelby GT350 styling

A rotisserie-restored 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T

A customized 1932 Ford Roadster with an exposed small-block V-8 engine]

A 1932 Ford three-window coupe known as "Whiplash." It was designed, fabricated and built from an original Ford steel body by Steve's Auto Restoration in Portland.

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General admission tickets are $30 at the door and online. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.

Doors open each day at 8 a.m. with the vehicle auction beginning at 10 a.m.

To register as a bidder, visit mecum.com or call 262-275-5050 for more information.

--The Oregonian/OregonLive