By Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic

Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school and college students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists.

Fans of automotive history gathered at History Park in San Jose this month to admire a collection of classic cars, motorcycles,and bicycles. Iconic models like the Hudson Hornet and vintage Jeeps from World War II were among the displays shining in the sunlight. The event featured “period-correct” vintage machines from years up to 1955.

Kaitan Pawar is a member of the class of 2028 at Gunn High School in Palo Alto.

A 1955 Pontiac Star Chief in miniature size, compared to it's full sized companion, at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)A 1955 Pontiac Star Chief in miniature size, compared to it’s full sized companion, at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
1941 Buick Special at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)1941 Buick Special at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
The polished ornament on this 1936 Dodge is draws a crowd at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)The polished ornament on this 1936 Dodge is draws a crowd at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
Hard-earned stickers with miles driven on this 1930 Ford Model A at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)Hard-earned stickers with miles driven on this 1930 Ford Model A at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
Elegant wheels stretch down the block in a line at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)Elegant wheels stretch down the block in a line at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
A 1931 Plymouth Deluxe at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)A 1931 Plymouth Deluxe at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
People mingle at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)People mingle at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
Bicycles lean together as one in front of a vintage pickup truck at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)Bicycles lean together as one in front of a vintage pickup truck at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
Cars lined up at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)Cars lined up at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
People view cars at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)People view cars at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
Cars at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)Cars at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
The cockpit of a 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom, built elegantly with jewel-like gauges, at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)The cockpit of a 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom, built elegantly with jewel-like gauges, at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic) 
The iconic badge and chrome tips of a 1953 Hudson Hornet, at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)The iconic badge and chrome tips of a 1953 Hudson Hornet, at the 26th annual Cars in the Park at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, September 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)