Antique Autos in History Park

The largest annual antique auto show in the West

"A Living History Day"

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Note from Mike:

Come out to see how these real period correct vintage cars look, a museum on wheels! Some of the best original cars on display in the west coast. Must see event.

Please make time to see the "Model T Put Together" at 2:00, Mike Hennessy will be the announcer doing a play by play with information during the build on the spot, lots of FUN! Yes a team will assemble a Model "T" in record time for the public to witness.

See you there.

Join us for the largest annual antique auto show in the West.

The 23rd annual Antique Autos in History Park presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San José will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event fills History Park (Kelley Park, 693 Phelan Ave, San José, CA) with 200 period-correct pre-1946 vehicles, fire equipment, bicycles, and motorcycles of all makes.

Requirements for entering an antique vehicle.

There is no registration nor fee required to enter a vehicle. Just bring your antique vehicle to the gate at History Park. All vehicles permitted on the grounds of History Park, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, were manufactured between the late 1800s and 1945 and are period-correct. No vehicle will be allowed on the grounds of History Park during the show that is newer than 1945.

The featured vehicles this year are 1916 to 1930 Orphan Autos.

Also located on the grounds will be the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association. There will be antique crafts demonstrated and antique collectibles displayed. A Dixieland Jazz Band will provide music, songs will be sung by The Fabulous JewelTones, dancing by the San Francisco Bay Area Vintage Dancers and juggling by Silly Ricky. See toy trains operated, take a trolley ride and see blacksmith demonstrations. Food will be available from food trucks. Activities are provided for kids.

Please note there is NO alcohol, NO pets (except service dogs), and NO BBQs allowed inside the park. These are Park rules and must be followed.

Plan your day around the following:

11:15 Dance Performance

12:00 The Fabulous JewelTones

12:30 Music by the Rhythmaires Band

12:30 Video: Merrily We Roll Along

2:00 Model T Put Together

2:30 Barbershop Quartet

3:00 Silly Ricky's Juggling & Fun

3:30 Drawing for Door Prizes

Fees:

Adults: $ 10.