Members of the Vintage and Classic Car Club, along with other car enthusiasts from around the state, descended on Ballarat at the weekend to take part in the 39th annual Begonia Car Rally.

With 101 entrants showcasing their beautiful cars, the rally boasts a unique mix of early cars, such as a French-built Hotchkiss built in 1914, right through to vehicles from the 1970s and 1980s.

Club president Noel Trengove said it was an enjoyable event with many families coming back year after year.

"Everyone's got a car in their history, whether it's one they remember as a child growing up or the first car they owned," he said. "It's a good way to bring back a lot of memories."

Richard Gay had his wife's 1954 Austin A30 on display, fondly named Thelma after the elderly Tasmania lady they bought it off.

"We bought it in 2006, it had only done 42,000 miles (about 67,592km) and we had it sent over on the Spirit of Tasmania," he said.

"The car is entirely original, it hasn't been restored, which makes it quite unusual."

"My wife's mother and grandmother are also in the car club, so it's the first time they've had three female generations all involved."

The Begonia Rally visited Lake Wendouree and Anderson's Mill in Smeaton on Saturday before stopping at the Tangled Maze, Creswick, and enjoying a group luncheon in Ballarat yesterday.