• A row of vintage automobiles parked along a sunlit street in front of a brick building with balconies.
    Vintage car fans checked out the collection of automobiles from the 1950s and earlier at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic via Bay City News)
  • A person in vintage attire stands on a wooden boardwalk observing a classic green automobile parked on a street during an outdoor event.
    Vintage car fans checked out the collection of automobiles from the 1950s and earlier at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic via Bay City News)
  • Close-up of a vintage car's black steering wheel with chrome accents and a classic dashboard.
    Vintage car fans checked out the collection of automobiles from the 1950s and earlier at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic via Bay City News)
  • A lineup of classic convertibles, including yellow, teal, and maroon models, parked outdoors near a vintage train, with a person standing nearby.
    Vintage car fans checked out the collection of automobiles from the 1950s and earlier at History Park in San Jose, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2026. (Kaitan Pawar/Mosaic via Bay City News)

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.

Editor’s note: This story is part of the annual Mosaic Journalism Program for Bay Area high school students, an intensive course in journalism. Students in the program report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists.