"If you were one of the lucky ones to see them, you will know you have seen something rare and wonderful, and a slice of history on the hoof - or wheels," said vintage car enthusiast Tom Boorer.

The cars rolled into town on Wednesday, May 5.

Close to 50 of the rarest and most treasured old motor cars in Australia were at the Clarence Town School of Arts for morning tea, and then moved on to the Dungog Golf Club, via Thalaba bridge, for lunch.

Eighty-seven car enthusiasts travelled with or on the cavalcade to enjoy lunch provided by the Dungog-Clarence Town CWA members.

The cars and their "keepers" and families and friends were staying at Pokolbin and touring around the Hunter Region.

The oldest vehicle seemed to be a 1910 Rolls Royce, Mr Boorer said.

"The youngest, a Mercedes 500 SL, an almost brand new machine because its owner was suffering from a bad back and had to leave his old car at home."

Some of those old machines are extremely valuable, to the tune of several millions of dollars, such as the mighty and magnificent WO Bentley sports cars, that dominated the Le Mans 24 hour Race in the 1930's, or the afore-mentioned 1910 Roller.

Some, not so valuable, but no less cherished, such as MGAs and MGBs .

"Gorgeous, every one of the whole cavalcade," said Mr Boorer.

The weather, which had threatened to "spoil the party" the night before, held off on the day.

"Much thanks to all those who prayed and kept their fingers crossed for a fine day," said Mr Boorer.

"You will receive your reward in heaven, along with the ladies of the CWA."