One of the things that I never understood about men is their obsession with cars. I never could see the appeal of spending your evenings in a dirty garage bent over the open hood of the "Little Ford that Couldn’t." Cars, to me, were always simply a method of getting from point A to point B.

            Despite my inability to treat my Honda as a pet, I am fascinated by cars from the 1950s. The bubblegum colors and rolling curves of those old clunkers are gorgeous.

            On Sunday, Aug. 1  from noon to 5 p.m., Philadelphia’s East Passyunk Avenue will celebrate America’s love for old automobiles. Over 100 classic, antique, muscle, custom and car shows will be lined up along a four block stretch of this south Philadelphia street.

            Along with a vast number of cars to look at, guests will also be able to enjoy car memorabilia vendors, a craft show hosted by Nice Things Handmade at the Passyunk Fountain, and face painting. There will also be two DJs playing your favorite summertime jams.

Several restaurants along East Passyunk will also be offering special discounts on their food and drinks for the day, including delicious sausage and pepper sandwiches at Mamma Maria.

            This event is free for attendees. If you’d like to enter your car, it is $15.

            For more information, please visit http://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/events.htm.