Returning for its fifth year, the North Park Historical Society Car Show will take over a portion of Balboa Park on Saturday, Sept. 6 to display dozens of rare, vintage automobiles to the community free of charge. 

Serving as a fundraiser for the North Park Historical Society (NPHS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the car show invites anyone with an impressive, aged automobile to exhibit their four-wheeled vehicle at the event for $10. Two or three cars may be registered for $20.

Aside from bottled water, NPHS will not offer food or drink at the event, so attendees are encouraged to bring picnic supplies to enjoy in the surrounding park space. Those driving to the event may park for free in the lot east of the Morley Field swimming pool, which can be accessed from the intersection of Texas and Upas streets.

While cars may still be registered, NPHS said the oldest car registered thus far is a 1928 Ford Phaeton. The San Diego Antique Motorcycle Club is also expected to display several of its rustic rides. All exhibitors and attendees will be able to vote to decide the event’s three award winners. Five previous car show champions will be on display in the “Winner’s Circle.”

NPHS will also be promoting their upcoming book, “San Diego’s North Park,” which will be a part of Arcadia Publishing Company’s “Images of America” series. While the book won’t be released until later in the month, an advanced copy will be on display at the car show.