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Automotive History Shines at Cars in the Park Event

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.


Images from the Event

  1. Miniature Pontiac Star Chief
    A 1955 Pontiac Star Chief in miniature size, compared to its full-sized companion
    A 1955 Pontiac Star Chief in miniature size at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  2. 1941 Buick Special
    1941 Buick Special
    1941 Buick Special at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  3. 1936 Dodge Ornament
    The polished ornament on this 1936 Dodge
    The polished ornament on this 1936 Dodge at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  4. 1930 Ford Model A
    Hard-earned stickers with miles driven
    Hard-earned stickers on a 1930 Ford Model A at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  5. Elegant Wheels
    Cars stretch down the block
    Elegant wheels stretch down the block at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  6. 1931 Plymouth Deluxe
    1931 Plymouth Deluxe
    A 1931 Plymouth Deluxe at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  7. People Mingle
    Attendees mingle
    People mingle at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  8. Bicycles in Front of Vintage Truck
    Bicycles lean in front of a vintage pickup truck
    Bicycles lean together in front of a vintage pickup truck at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  9. Cars Lined Up
    Cars lined up
    Cars lined up at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  10. Viewing the Cars
    People view cars
    People view cars at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  11. 1926 Rolls-Royce Cockpit
    Cockpit of a 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom
    The cockpit of a 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield Phantom. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)

  12. 1953 Hudson Hornet
    1953 Hudson Hornet
    The iconic badge and chrome tips of a 1953 Hudson Hornet at the 26th annual Cars in the Park. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic)


The celebration of automotive history continues to bring together communities and enthusiasts, showcasing vehicles that tell stories of innovation and design.

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