THE PEUGEOT CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA

TORQUE
THE PEUGEOT CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA
909 september
2009

PCCV CLUB TOOLS FOR HIRE
The following tools and equipment are available for hire on
production of your current membership card.
Please note that tools will continue to be charged at the
applicable rate until returned.
Contact: BILL WASHINGTON 3 Witt Court, Box Hill
Ph. (H) 9849 0693 or (B) 9271 4011
$4 per week hire: Strut spring compressor Clutch aligning tool Piston
ring compressor Oil syringe Compression tester Radiator flushing kit
Brake spring pliers Gearbox support (203 & 403) Cylinder liner remover
Cooling system pressure tester Flexi Hone Engine Cylinder Hone Engine
Cylinder Ridge Remover Borg Warner 35 auto transmission tools Rear
axle holding tool Ring spanner 36mm 8 and 10 mm hex key sockets, long
and short series 3/8’ drive, with reversible ratchet 8 and 10 mm drain plug
spanners Crowfoot spanner for 403 head bolts Panel beating tools Block
and chain hoist Hones for brake and master cylinders Tension wrench
Dwell meter Tap and die set (metric) Valve spring compressor Spark plug
thread insert kit Strut ball joint kit Electric Sander/Polisher
$10 per week hire: Mobile Hydraulic Engine Lifter Exhaust gas analyser
PCCV CLUB LIBRARY
The following items can be borrowed by Club members on a
monthly basis for a fee of $1.00 per month.
CONTACT: ALAN BANKS
McPhees Road, Whittlesea 3757 Ph. 9716 2406 AH
BOOKS
PCCV 1954-1979 Events in the Clubs first 25 years.
PEUGEOT IN AUSTRALIA By John Wright.
PEUGEOT IN AUSTRALIA by Alan Jones.
ARMAND PEUGEOT A history by Piero Casucci.
THE PEUGEOT ADVENTURE By Jean-Paul Caracalla
PEUGEOT 605 By Jan Norbye
PEUGEOT 205 - The story of a challenge, By Jean Todt.
PEUGEOT 205GTI THE ENTHUSIASTS’ COMPANION.
PEUGEOT 205 By Marcello Pirovano
PEUGEOT 205 IMPROVE & MODIFY by L. Porter & D. Pollard
HOT HATCHBACKS by W Kimberley.
203 PEUGEOT 1948-1960 By Fabian Sabates (French)
LA 203 PEUGEOT By Daniel Puiboube (French)
ALBUM 203 By Dominique Pagneux
PEUGEOT, 60 YEARS OF CABRIOLETS (Italian)
GUIDE PEUGEOT By Daniel Puiboube (French)
LA 404 PEUGEOT by Dominique Pagneux
USA ROAD & TRACK ON PEUGEOT 1955 - 1986.
PEUGEOT TOUTE L’HISTOIRE by Pierre Dumont (French)
HISTORY OF PEUGEOT From Torque magazine.
PEUGEOT SOUS LE SIGNE DU LION by Pierre Dumont. (French)
TOUTES LES PEUGEOT by René Bellu.
PLUS LOTS MORE
BAYSIDE PANELS
• Smash Repairs • Spray Painting • Rust Removal
Restoration of Verwoert, Brockfield, Watson Peugeots
Call TRAVERS on:
9775 1337 or 0415 464 070
Factory 11, 27-29 Aster Avenue, Carrum Downs
Evan’s Classic Car Garage
Peugeot Service and Repairs
Rust Repairs and Welding of Panels
Towing and Car removals
Fact 3/ 68 Lexton Road Box Hill North 3129
Ph: 9897 1956 / After hours Mob: 0407852409
PugWorkShop
SPECIALIST PEUGEOT SERVICES
910 Howitt Street, Ballarat
Ph: 5339 6425, A/H 5470 6566, Mob 0408 508 628
For service, repairs and rally car preparation by Peugeot
enthusiast, at reasonable cost.
Contact Doug Norman with your requirements.
Specialist servicing
and repairs for
PEUGEOT and other
European makes
1051 Riversdale Road
Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Phone: 9888 8750
Regan Motors
Authorised Peugeot Dealer
New & Used Sales & Service
295 Whitehorse Road Balwyn. Phone 9830 5322
Spares and Service 75-79 Auburn Road Hawthorn.
Phone Service 9882 1388 Phone Spares 9882 3396
EUROPEAN
AUTO AUTO
IMPORTS
Largest stock of genuine
and after market
Peugeot Parts
in Australia.
Club discount on
production of current
PEUGEOT, CITROEN CITROËN & RENAULT PARTS
membership card
23 CLARICE ROAD, BOX HILL 3128
Phone: (03) 9899 6683 Fax: (03) 9890 2856
Email: eai@eai.net.au Web: www.eai.net.au
PEUGEO WRECKING
Peugeot, Renault & Citroen
Used & New Replacement Parts
8 Disney Avenue, East Keilor VIC 3033
Ph: 03 9336 1602 or 03 9336 4104 Fax: 03 9336 7524
Email: peugeowrecking@bigpond.com
Basil and Meredith Van Dongen
PEUGPARTS
Peugeot Parts & Service
NEW & USED PARTS – 203 to 306
RWC & Sound Testing
PO BOX 256 OFFICER 3809
Ph/fax: 5943 2426 Email: peugpart@satlink.com.au

Peugeot Car Club of Victoria Inc.
Incorporation No. A1246. ABN 85 961 321 518
P.O. Box 1263 Camberwell VIC 3124
Telephone 0427 203 206
information@pccv.org
www.pccv.org
GENERAL MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the first Friday
of every month (except January) at the
VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal
Road, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10),
commencing at 8pm. Visitors are most
welcome. Please approach from the
northern end of Norcal Road.
MEMBERSHIP
Annual Fees: Full membership $60,
Associate & Junior $15. Joining Fee $10.
To join the Club please pay your annual
subscription by either:
1. Electronic Money Transfer to the PCCV
Wespac Bank Account, (BSB number,
033070, Acc No. 730763) mailing a copy
of the Transfer Money Receipt together
with your name, address and a list of
Peugeots you drive;
or
2. Send a cheque together with your name,
address and a list of Peugeots you drive;
to the Club’s postal address (see above).
This month’s front cover
Peugeot 605
COMMITTEE
President: Allan Horsley
Ph. 9499 5861 (H), 0419 634 043
allan.horsley@bigpond.com
Vice President: Murray Knight
Ph. 9728 3096 (H)
Secretary: Tim Farmilo
Ph. 8802 0404 (H), 0411 240 818
tfarmilo@optusnet.com.au
Treasurer: Kathryn Wallis
Ph. 9859 1412, k_wallis@bigpond.net.au
Events Secretary: David Jenkins
Ph. 9885 6405 jenkinsdcv@bigpond.com
Competition Secretary: Graham Wallis
Ph. 9859 1412, 0429 939 619
ewal7731@bigpond.net.au
CAMS rep: Peter Kerr
Ph. 9890 1816 (H), 0408 504 605
petekerr@optusnet.com.au
Merchandise: Jeff Crotty
Ph. 9460 9721 (H) alisonjc@melbpc.org.au
CH Permits: John Marriott Ph. 9428 3074
General Committee:
Lael Lea Ph. 0416 147 003
Greg Park Ph. 0418 296 258
John Walker Ph. 0408 139 146
Paul Watson Ph. 0427 203 206
Richard Davies Ph. 0419 563 581
NON COMMITTEE POSITIONS
Membership Secretary:
Michael Farnworth Ph. 9889 5654 (H)
mikefar@ozemail.com.au
Library:
Alan Banks – Ph. 9716 2406 (H)
Scorer:
Jarrod Smith Ph. 9738 2418 (H)
jarrod.s@optusnet.com.au
PCCV LIFE MEMBERS
John Biviano, Roger Chirnside,
Peter Cusworth, Peter de Vaus, Mike
Dennis, Dennis Edwards, Mike Farnworth,
Glad Fish, David Isherwood, Les Jennings,
Laurie Jones, Peter Kerr, Murray Knight,
Gordon Miller, Frank Myring, Brian Nicholas,
Laurie Petschack, John Regan, Phil Torode,
Hank Verwoert, Ray Vorhauer, Graham Wallis,
Ivan Washington, Nick Wright
REGISTERS
Worm Register:
203: Gordon Miller, Ph. 03 9807 3586
9am- 9pm. pwdr07@ultramode.net
403: Paul Watson, Ph. 5264 8449 (H)
paulandnola@iinet.net.au
404: Hank Verwoert, Ph. 03 9783 2718
verwoert@netspace.net.au
1-2-304 Register:
104, 204, 304 & 305 models:
Nick Wright Ph. 5944 3821
nwright@netspace.net.au
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
This is a voluntary service kindly provided by our
advisors and is strictly for members use only.
Please don’t leave messages asking
them to call you back.
Most models up to 1988
John Biviano, Ph. 5229 9013, 9am- 9pm
203, 403, 404, 205 & 405
Graham Wallis, Ph. 9859 1412 (H)
ewal7731@bigpond.net.au
605
Doug Brockfield Ph. 5727 3740 (H)
406
Lance Guttridge, Ph 03 5622 2666 (H)
Electricals
David Isherwood, Ph. 98733342 (H)
Diesel Models
Hans Vandermost,
Ph. 0409 914 219 (AFTER HOURS ONLY)
TORQUE 909 SEPTEMBER 2009 Vol 50, No.8
Torque is the monthly magazine of The Peugeot
Car Club of Victoria Inc. Correspondence, articles
and items of Peugeot news and interest are
invited and should be sent to;
The Editor, Peter Cusworth,
8 View Street, Avonsleigh VIC 3782
Email: cusworth@netspace.net.au
Ph: 5968 5254 or Mob. 0409 797 023
TORQUE PRODUCTION
Deadline for the next issue is:
MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2009.
Torque will be wrapped and sorted for
mailing on WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2009
at the VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road,
Nunawading (Melway 48 G10), from 8.00 pm.
All members are welcome to attend and help out.
DISCLAIMER
Readers are reminded that the opinions expressed
in Torque are not necessarily those of the Editor,
PCCV or its officers, and that technical articles are
published in good faith and that no responsibility
will be accepted.
COPYING
French Car Club magazines can publish material
from Torque provided that due recognition of the
source is given.
4 WHAT’S ON
6 CLUB TORQUE
8 NEWS
CONTENTS
14 PEUGEOT 505 – 30 YEARS
15 THE REPCO RERUN
18 REPCO RELIABILITY TRIAL
19 WORM VIEW
20 PEUGEOT ANDREAU
22 605 UTE CONVERSION Part 3
24 THE INLAND LAP
26 FELINE FOCUS
27 BACK TORQUE
28 COMMITTEE TORQUE
29 BÉBÉ TORQUE
30 SALES TORQUE
This issue of Torque has been printed by L. S. Gill & Sons, Thomas Av.,Warburton VIC 3799. Ph. 5966 2373. Print Post Approved PP 340929/00006
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WHAT’S ON?
Next Club Meeting
Friday 4 September
Chateau Peugeot Clubrooms
Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
(Melway 48 G10), commencing at 8pm.
Events Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Fri 4 Club Meeting , Nunawading
Sun 13 Mornington Peninsula Highlights**
OCTOBER
Fri 2 Club Meeting , Nunawading
Sun 4 Euroa Show and Shine**
Sun 11 Ivan Washington Adventure
Sun 18 Slippery Dip, Millgrove**
Sat 24 Worm Weekend, Tumut**
NOVEMBER
Sun 1 Torquay Motor Show, Torquay**
Fri 6 Club Meeting AGM, Nunawading
Sun 8 President’s Breakfast Run
Sun 15 Outback 2009, NSW/Queensland**
COMPETITION EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Sun 6 Group 5 motorkhana, Tooradin
Sun 19 VMC motorkhana, Bendigo
OCTOBER
Sun 18 PCCV Slippery Dip, Millgrove**
** = See event info in this issue
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David Jenkins: Ph. 0418 971 892 jenkinsdcv@bigpond.com
Competition events: Graham Wallis 9859 1412, 0429 939 619 ewal7731@bigpond.net.au
Mornington Peninsula Highlights Sunday 13 Sept
DON’T worry! It’s the week after Fathers’ Day. Meet in the car park at the top of
Arthurs Seat at 10:00AM. Bring your own morning tea/coffee and we’ll tour
the attractions of The Mornington Peninsula with luncheon at Box Stallion Winery,
Tubbarubba Road, Merricks North.
Enqiries David Jenkins 0418 971 892 jenkinsdcv@bigpond.com
Euroa Show and Shine Sunday 4 October
THIS has a very successful event in past years, with Peugeots having a good
representation and also coming away with some important awards. If you know
this Seven Creeks Park it is a large area and last year the park was chock-a-block with
about 1000 cars of all sorts. The day starts at 10am, but it would be advisable to
get there earlier as the queue to get in often goes several kilometres back towards
Melbourne. The event finishes around 3.30pm and people are asked not to move
their vehicles until that time (for insurance reasons). There will be excellent prizes
and trophies awarded. Coffee and food are available, just in case you forget to pack
the thermos. Display vehicles can enter via Kirkland Avenue. If you plan to make a
weekend of it, you will need to book accommodation now, as accommodation is
always tight.
Slippery Dip Sunday 18 October
THIS is advance notice for the annual Slippery Dip event at Jeff and Sue Gill’s property
at Millgrove.
This is a test of driving skill, not power or speed, so everyone has a chance of winning
without any damage to the cars.
You will need a CAMS non-speed licence, but you can buy a come-and-try licence on
the day if you haven’t had one before.
Bring a picnic or meat for the barbecue. Mark this fun event in your calendar. You are
sure to enjoy it.

WHAT’S ON?
Worm Weekend, Tumut 23-25 October
IF you haven’t done so already, you should be booking now for the Worm Weekend at
Tumut.
Places for the Saturday night dinner at the Woolpack Hotel are limited by the size of
the dining room, and it’s first in, best fed.
The weekend will include plenty of scenic motoring and visits to local attractions, but
there will also be ample time to talk Pugs with like-minded people.
If your worm-drive car is not quite ready for the weekend (or still on your wishlist), you
are welcome to bring another vehicle.
The Sunday-morning photo shoot will be at Bull’s Paddock, which is a natural spot for
photographing cars as it has a high embankment as a backdrop.
You can make your stay as long or short as you like, but PCCV members will be in
Tumut on Friday October 23, Saturday October 24 and Sunday October 25, staying at
these three establishments:
The Riverglade Caravan Park on the Snowy Mountains Highway, the headquarters for
the weekend. Cabins range from $63 to $88 per night, plus linen if required. Contact
is Steve Kent 02 6947 2528 email glade@dragnet.com.au. If the cabins are booked
out, there are other options.
The Amaroo Motel in Capper Street. The cost is $95 a night. Contact is the manager,
02 6947 7254 or 1800 262 766.
The Elms Motel, in Fitzroy Street. The cost is $108 (or $98 for Golden Chain card
holders). Contact Michael 02 6947 3366.
Prices may change, so you are advised to book early, and please mention that you are
with the Peugeot club. When you have booked, please notify Paul Watson on 0427
203 206 or paulandnola@iinet.net.au. It is important that we know exactly who is
coming and where they are staying.
Torquay Motor Show Sunday 1 November
THIS event was a
great success last
year, with eight PCCV
cars taking part, even
though there was little
advance notice. If you
are interested in taking
part, you will need an
entry form.
You can email Greg
Birchall of Torquay
Rotary Club at
gbirchall@adesse.com.
au
or call the Rotary Club
on 0432 481 529.
The entry is only $5 and proceeds will go to the Relay For Life fund.
The display area is just off The Esplanade, at the southern end of Zeally Bay Road and
the show starts officially at 11am, but we will probably be gathering there from about
9.30am. The presentations will be made by 2pm. Food and drinks will be available, or
you can bring a picnic.
Come along and join other club members for this pleasant day beside the sea.
If weather conditions are lousy and you are not sure whether
an event will still be run, call the club phone 0427 203 206.
OUTBACK 2009
15-26 November
OUTBACK NSW and QLD for Rear-
Wheel-Drive Peugeots and 4WDs only
Day 1 345 km
Riverwood Downs – Walcha –
Bundarra – Inverell.
Day 2 340 km
Inverell – Ashford – Texas – Inglewood
– Millmerran – Dalby.
Day 3 300 km
Dalby – Moonie – St. George.
Day 4 290 km
St George. – Bollon – Cunnamulla.
Day 5 190 km
Cunnamulla – Eulo – Hungerford.
Day 6 310 km
Hungerford – Thargomindah –
Noccundra.
Day 7 225 km
Noccundra – Warri Gate – Tibooburra.
Day 8 235 km
Tibooburra – Wanaaring.
Day 9 195 km
Wanaaring – Bourke
Day 10 229 km
Bourke - Louth – Cobar.
Day 11 310 km
Cobar – Paddington – Karwarn – Roto
– Hillston.
Day 12 350 km
Hillston – Booligal – Hay – Deniliquin –
Echuca.
TOTAL – Approx 3500 km
Some on unsealed roads.
Some camping involved.
Contact: Hank Verwoert for further
information and accommodation
details.
Ph. (03) 9783 2718.
Email: verwoert@netspace.net.au
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CLUB TORQUE
Presidential torque
ENGINEERED TO BE ENJOYED
JUST another automotive industry slogan or a description of
reality?
For eleven Peugeot crews entered in the HRA REPCO Rerun, (8
to 18 August), and for two groups of officials driving Peugeots
it is a dramatic understatement of reality.
Peugeot comprised the largest make of car entered and clearly all crews had a
tremendous amount of fun.
Whether it be the competition crews in the five 404s, the five 504s or the lonely
505, or the officials in a 505 and a 406, all would affirm that Peugeots performed in
a manner consistent with or exceeding the standards set by the Ken Tubman 203 in
the 1953 REDEX Trial.
While some cars had a level of modification or enhancement, often using
improvements incorporated in later model cars, all were genuine Peugeots
performing in a manner that has become expected of the Peugeot marque.
Through sand and gravel, through dust and mud as well as around special tracks
of all descriptions the Peugeots held their own and showed themselves to be very
reliable and seriously robust cars.
Needless to say, an odd problem or two arose but all were resolved, often with the
assistance and advice of other Peugeot crews, and all cars travelled on to finish of
one or all of the three stages of the event out classing many other cars with much
more power and more experienced crews.
The Park/Hamilton 504 stunned many (including its crew) by taking out third
outright ahead of a number of semi professional crews driving seriously prepared
cars.
Details and highlights of the event will be related in many other articles however
there is little doubt that participation in this demanding event, which traversed
delightful as well as demanding parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South
Australia brought very broad smiles of ENJOYMENT to the faces of the Peugeot
crews (the slogan was proved).
It is events like the Repco Rerun that continue to demonstrate the reliability and
robustness of a Peugeot and prove to proud owners the really good decision they
made when purchasing a Peugeot.
Such events also provide evidence to intending purchasers of motor vehicles that it is
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Torque 909 – brought to you by these members
Many thanks to the following members and friends who have generously submitted
material for this issue.
Gordon Miller, Paul Watson, John Kenny, Peter Cusworth, Mark Besley, Milton
Grant, Allan Horsley, David Jenkins, Graham Wallis, Geoff Webber, Neil Dickie,
Con Engel, Tim Farmilo, David Dunsmuir, Richard Marken, Trevor Thomas, Hugh
Guthrie, and Peter Wilson from The Pugilist.
TORQUE 909
Correspondence
Information please
am a motoring historian doing research
I for another book and I am looking for
the following:
1. Details of dates and numbers made
of the Peugeot 203, 403, 404 and
504 made by Canada Cycle (at first)
then Continental & General, plus
photographs of the cars on the line
and photographs of the factories.
2. Details of dates and numbers made
of the NSU Prinz and the Citroen
ID19 at Canada Cycle or Continental
& General, photographs of the cars
on the line and photographs of the
factories.
3. Details of dates and numbers made of
the Renault 750/760 and Fregate by Ira
L. Berk in Sydney and Martin & King in
Melbourne, photographs of the cars
on the line and photographs of the
factories.
4. Details of dates and numbers built of
the Studebaker Lark and derivatives by
Canada Cycle, plus any photographs.
5. Details of dates and numbers built of
the Mercedes-Benz 190/220 Ponton
bodied cars, followed by the 220S/
SE at Australian Motor Industries, plus
images of the cars being assembled.
6. Details of dates and numbers built of
the Lloyd-Hartnett built in Brisbane
by Sir Laurence Hartnett, plus the
original Hartnett-Gregoire project, and
photographs of all in production.
7. Details of dates and numbers built
of the Fiat 600 and 1100 built in
Sydney by Pressed Metal Corporation
in Sydney, with photographs of the
factory and the cars in assembly.
8. Details of dates and numbers built of
the Simca Aronde, by either Canada
Cycle or Commonwealth Motors in the
mid-1950s, with photographs of the
factory and the cars in assembly.
Any photographs loaned will be
scanned and returned immediately and
acknowledged in the book.
Gavin Farmer.
PO Box 323 Bridgewater SA 5155.
Email roadkillgavin@chariot.net.au

CLUB TORQUE
PCCV website revamp
DISCUSSION about the PCCV website
has been occurring over the last
couple of months and it is currently
undergoing a revamp. The Committee
would like to call on anyone who has
any suggestions regarding the content
or format of the website to please email
Kathryn at k_wallis@bigpond.net.au .
There will be a preliminary presentation
of the website at the next General
Meeting.
Torque on CD
COPIES of Torque from February 2004
to December 2008 are now available
in pdf format on CD.
Many of the pictures are in colour, and
the effect is stunning.
Think how much shelf space you can save
by replacing 55 physical copies of Torque
with one CD.
The cost is $10 and copies can be ordered
from the secretary, Tim Farmilo. If you
would like to have the CD posted to you,
add an extra $3 for postage. Please make
your cheque out to Peugeot Car Club of
Victoria Inc.
Monthly raffle
ONE of the highlights of our monthly
meetings is the raffle, with a first
prize of a $100 meal at Peter Moore’s
Royal Mail Hotel in Spencer Street.
This is a truly great experience, and Peter
is usually on hand to advise on the menu
and discuss Peugeots.
At the September meeting there will also
be minor prizes such as bottles of wine
and merchandise items.
The club’s thanks go to the generous
member who supplies our main raffle
prize each month.
WELCOME
We would like to welcome the
following new members who have
joined our club recently
Peter O’Rorke OAM, Lake Bolak 308 XSi HDi
Kevin Liston, Westmere 407 HDi Touring
Warwick Etheridge, Sandringham 504, 406 Cp
Andrew Holmes, Hamilton 504
Chris Staff, Hamilton 404
Joshua Frichot, Hawthorn 404
Peugeot Pageant
Ulverstone Tasmania
Easter 2010
Hop to it and
register for
the 2010 Peugeot
Easter Pageant.
The venue is only
a few minutes
from Devonport
(where the Spirit of
Tasmania docks).
You will be
guaranteed a
convivial time with fellow Peugeot
enthusiasts and the opportunity to
sample some fine Tasmanian produce.
The schedule:
Good Friday
Afternoon: Registrations – Surf Club
Evening: Seafood BBQ function, with official
opening and welcome at the Surf Club.
Easter Saturday
Morning-Midday: Show and Shine with lunch,
Bicentennial Park
Midday-Late afternoon: Driving skills
There are plenty of local attractions for
those not involved (including children) in
Ulverstone, within easy walking distance.
Evening: Full 3 course buffet with live band.
Easter Sunday
Morning: Treasure Hunt/Cryptic Tour to inland
landmarks
Afternoon: Picnic lunch (scenic spot)
Evening: three course formal dinner
Easter Monday
Morning buffet breakfast to wrap up the
weekend’s activities.
Registration Fees (inc. all itinerary
items) Adults: $160, if paid by Jan 31
Children under 12: $80
For more information, registration forms,
discounted Spirit of Tasmania rates and
available accommodation see our website
www.pug.hopto.org/pageant2010
or contact the French Car Club of
Tasmania on 0407 322 820,
email: marijke.addison@bigpond.com
We look
forward to
presenting
our
wonderful
island state to
you in 2010!
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NEWS
Bendigo to Alice 504 Bashers
IN Torque 709 we reprinted an newspaper
article showing Brian & Elwyne Weybury
of Willowrnavin, near Kilmore, who are
entering the 2009 Variety Club Bash. Club
member Tervor Thomas knows the
Weyburys and visited them to find out
about their 504 and the trip ahead and
took some photos.
The 2009 Bash leaves from Bendigo on
August 13 and heads for Alice Springs,
Central Australia.
Brian chose the 504 because he had it! It met the criteria which is of 30 years or more.
He has made some simple mods. Added some 505 wheels, which makes balancing no
longer a problem, bailey plates, petrol tank protection, bull bar, tow bar to front and
rear, head light protection, UHF radio, CD radio player and a taxi meter which will be
used as a trip meter to avoid getting lost.
Brian loves old cars and has always had one or another of any make or description, but
the Peugeot was the larger and more comfortable one to take on such a trip.
Car 504 has only done 76,000 km since new and is a 1977 automatic which has hardly
gone anywhere, so the time has come to appreciate this little beauty.
Brian says, “Elwyne, myself and friends Barbara and Gerald Paine from Eurack, near
Colac, are looking forward to the “Bash” trip; 90% of which is on unsealed roads and
home again hopefully via bitumen, and not by truck or train, approximately a fortnight
to three weeks later.
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Inappropriate number plates
Peugeot Frères
A
A couple from Steven Cusworth – a Commodore wa wagon agon to be announced, and almost a Pergot?
couple of years ago club members
purchased from a batch of
reproduction Peugeot Frères lions cast in
aluminium using an original bought on
eBay as a pattern.
There was some discussion as to the
original use of the lion.
The drawing shows it used on a shop
display stand for Peugeot tools.
Gordon Miller

NEWS
The Peugeot Auction
IN June this year The Musée Peugeot
sold off selected automobilia and
cars that were surplus to their needs.
Duplicated items etc. Of the 94 lots listed
in the sale 74 lots raised €1,306,203. 4
lots were withdrawn and 12 remained
unsold The sale included automobilia,
bicycles, mopeds, motorbikes and various
racing cars, some built for exhibition.
Below is a representation selected from
the full car listing.
Type LION VC2 Phaeton 1906 ...................Unsold
Type 92D Victoria Top Phaeton 1907 by Henri
Labourdette ........................................Withdrawn
Type LION VC2 Phaeton 1909 ................ €29,784
Type 127 Torpedo 1910 ..............................Unsold
Type 138 Torpedo 1911 ............................€51,228
Type BP1 Voiturette Bébé ........................€16,679
Type BP1 BB 1913 ................................... €20,253
Type VLD V4 Torpédo 1913 ........................Unsold
Exported Peugeots
Type 153 bare châssis 1915 .................... €14,296
Type 161 E Quadrilette 1921.....................€8,340
Type 161 Quadrilette 1922 ........................€9.769
Type R172 Torpédo 1927 .......................... €6,552
Type 177 R Torpedo commercial 1929 .......Unsold
Type 183 C Berline 1930 ........................... €5,004
Type 184 Coach by Gangloff 1927 .............Unsold
201 Berline 1932 ....................................... €6,552
201 D Coach 1935 ...................................€25,019
301 C 1933 .............................................. €11,914
402 Darl’Mat Roadster Sport .....................Unsold
Type VLV, electric, 1941 ........................... €5,597
D4A Van 1958 ...........................................€2,740
203 Découvrable 1950 ...............................Unsold
203 Berline 1954 ..................................... €9,531
203 C Berline 1958 .............................Withdrawn
403 J Berline Grand Luxe 1959 ................ €2,383
504 U01 ‘Popemobile’ 1980 .....................€11,38
604 V6 SL 1976 ...................................Withdrawn
604 STI Chapron Spéciale 1982 – Ex Yves Saint
Laurent ...................................................€10,127
604 GTI Heuliez Limousine 1984 .............€13,105
504 Coupé ..........................................Withdrawn
505 Trophée Danielson 4-cyl turbo 1984 €12,509
BBM Anaconda with 204 engine 1969 ...€16,679
CD Type SP 66 minus 204-based engine €23,527
PEUGEOT Type OXIA 90° V6 engine ......€141,528
JORDAN/PEUGEOT F1 195 – 1995 #04 . €83,395
Type A10 80° V10 engine
JORDAN/PEUGEOT F1 196 – 1996 #05 . €77,438
Type A12 80° V10 engine
PEUGEOT 405 Turbo 16 Grand Raid 1988/1989
#C401 ....................................................€141,528
with XU9T engine
PEUGEOT 205 Turbo 16 – 1986 with XU 8T
engine ....................................................€73,864
VETERAN and vintage Peugeots are rare in Australia. It
is disappointing then that some of the few have been sold
overseas. The three cars featured were offered for sale in Australia
but received no realistic offers. The 175 is a superb hand built car
with a 3 litre OHV engine. If it had a Bentley or Vauxhall badge it
would have been snapped up.
The Peugeot 135 from 1911 is a big car with a 5 litre engine. It was
offered for sale and also auction during mid 1990s. $60,000 would
have bought it. It sold to a dealer in Holland who then sold it on to
the Museé Peugeot.
The Peugeot 175 from 1925. I have ridden in this car. Its 3 litre
overhead valve engine lets the car cruise at 100 kph effortlessly.
It was offered for sale widely in Australia, again with no sensible
offers. It was sold to France.
The Lion Peugeot V2C2 was
restored in Australia over
ten plus years through 3
owners. It has a 2 cylinder
V2 engine of 1300 cc. It
was offered for Auction
last year but didn’t sell. It
was then advertised in UK
car magazines and sold.
There is a movie of starting
this car on Youtube. Do a
search for “Lion Peugeot
1912”.
Gordon Miller The new UK owners of the
V2C2 enjoying their purchase
The 175 in France with its new owner
PEUGEOT 205 Turbo 16 Evolution 1 Gr B –1984 .
€256,847
Ex Carlos Reutemann – JF Fauchille
Ex Ari Vatanen – Terry Harryman
Unbelievable prices were paid for 1920s
radiator mascots. A rampant lion sold
for €4,585 and a comic lion sitting
on a cactus sold for €3,222. Bronze
reproductions, lost wax castings, of
these mascots are available in Victoria at
a fraction of these prices. Contact me if
you are interested.
Gordon Miller
The 135 heading for
the Museé Peugeot
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10
PEUGEOT NEWS
More Pug sales on
the horizon
Peter Wilson
THERE are customers eagerly awaiting
the arrival of their new Peugeot on the
next car carrier from the French port of Le
Havre this month.
Other buyers got in first for the models
they have chosen – including the recently
available diesel only Series II 407 and
some 308 hatches – and cleaned out all
the stocks.
Peugeot was not the only marque caught
short in Australia as buyers returned to
the showrooms.
So while Peugeot’s July figures were
down pretty well in line with the national
market, because of the gaps things were
not as gloomy as they seemed.
The pattern was traditional – a great
June, when cars zoomed through
showrooms everywhere to improve the
financial year result, and then a wintry,
after-the-party July.
Down from 748 cars and vans in June to
443 units in July. This was also well down
on the 651 of July 2008.
However, July was not Peugeot’s worst
month of 2009 – that was 431 of April,
before the federal incentives for business
buyers were kicking in.
The pleasing aspect for Peugeot was the
consistency of 308 sales, still strong at
270 hatches and Tourings, though well
down on the spectacular July of 456
units. It was the year’s third best month.
Like the 306 and 307 in earlier years,
the 308 is firmly placed as Peugeot’s
Australian star performing number.
Its year-to-date results of 2,166 units
were 60 per cent ahead of the same
period last year, Peugeot Automobiles
Australia marketing manager Richard
Grant pointed out.
A total of 23 308 CCs took to the road.
The 308 CC – launched here in July –
is so hot globally that the fliptops for
Australia are just trickling in.
As supplies improve Peugeot hopes this
glamorous, high margin variant, in petrol
and diesel versions, will work up to 60
units a month by year end.
Sales of other models were down – 74
207s and 19 207 CCs, and 18 407s plus
two coupes.
The commercials ticked along – 26
Experts and 11 Partners.
Journalists at the 308 CC launch were
told Peugeot’s Australian target for 2009
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Popular number: A Peugeot 3008 almost ready to leave the factory.
was 6,430 vehicles – down from 7,255 in
2008.
Richard Grant said it was expected the
third quarter would be tough for the
industry, but there would be a strong
fourth quarter.
This would be helped by the rollout of
new models.
This month the 207 gets an upgraded
specification.
The 4007 SUV will be here in November
– the Japanese-built Outlander platform
with a Lion badge and a new 2.2 litre,
155 kW, 380 Nm Peugeot diesel power
plant. Already 20,000 have been sold
globally in 18 months.
So with five or seven seat configurations,
choice of manual or dual clutch auto and
full safety goodies, it will offer more than
just a change of badge – all models will
be “quite premium”, as Peugeot puts it.
High-tech ways to save fuel
It’s a toehold for Peugeot in a segment
that commands 20 per cent of the
Australian market.
A crossover version of the 207 Touring –
the Outdoor Edition with increased ride
height and body-side cladding but still
front-wheel drive – will come out later in
the year.
While Australia has tax incentives
for business vehicle buyers and the
government quietly gave another
handout to Holden, cash for clunker
schemes in the US and Europe are
helping kick start their ailing auto
industries.
An indication of how bad things have
been in the global car trade is the news
that the Norwegian auto shipping giant
Wallenius Wilhelmsen over recent months
scrapped 33 of its oldest floating garages
in line with the reduced traffic. Only
Korean factories, helped by a currency
advantage, have been working at full tilt.
Production-ready improvements to transmissions and drivelines could boost fuel-economy by
18 per cent on petrol-powered vehicles and 30 per cent on hybrids, Harald Naunheimer, vice
president of corporate research at ZF Friedrichshafen AG told a US seminar in August.
ZF – an equipment supplier to the Peugeot group – would have the various new technologies on
vehicles by 2010, he said.
Pushing the improvements were lighter materials, more efficient electrical systems that replace
heavier mechanical ones and transmissions with more gears.
Mr Naunheimer said an eight-speed transmission developed by ZF could improve overall vehicle
fuel economy by 6 per cent compared to current six-speeds.
ZF’s electrical power steering added a 2 to 3 per cent improvement over hydraulic systems and
an electric active roll stabiliser saved another 1 to 2 per cent, he said.
A ZF stop-start function on engines boosted mileage 5 per cent, he said. And a lightweight
all-wheel-drive transfer case and fuel-efficient axles that used new bearings and technology to
reduce friction could boost fuel savings 1 to 1.5 per cent each, he said.
He conceded that the technologies may cost somewhat more, though he declined to specify how
much. However, the new transmissions, electric steering and the start-stop products were very
close in overall cost as their less-efficient predecessors, he said.
From Automobile News Europe

PEUGEOT NEWS
Pinin money
THE Pininfarina family company is
selling its majority stake in the Italian
car designer and contract manufacturer
because of a debt agreement with its
banks, Automobile News Europe reported.
It will retain some interest.
Tata, now allied with Fiat, has been
tipped as a possible buyer.
Pininfarina has designed some classic
20th-century Peugeot models – from the
403 to the 306 cabriolet – as well as cars
for Ferrari and Maserati.
It is developing an electric car for Bollore,
builds the Ford Focus Coupe-Cabriolet
in Italy and in a joint venture with Ford
subsidiary Volvo makes the Volvo C70 in
Sweden.
BMW eyes Peugeot
tie-up for Mini
BMW is examining whether to share
platforms with French rival PSA
Peugeot Citroën for its Mini small car,
it emerged in early July, as the German
premium carmaker returned to profit in
the second quarter on the back of costcutting.
Norbert Reithofer, BMW’s chief executive,
said BMW was talking to Peugeot about a
deeper cooperation, but he refused to
give any details.
Industry insiders told the Financial
Times, however, that the carmaker was in
“preliminary talks” about a future shared
platform for the Mini model family, which
the carmaker aimed to expand.
In addition, the two carmakers were
looking at ways to share modules –
components that can be used in different
car segments – for BMW’s main brand.
The move marked a swift strategic
foray by Philippe Varin, Peugeot’s
chief executive, who joined the French
carmaker in May and since then has met
Mr Reithofer twice.
Volume and premium carmakers have
been looking at ways to co-operate in
order to increase economies of scale in
a competitive car market that has been
faced with a sharp downturn this year.
BMW and Peugeot declined to comment.
But Mr Varin said in early August that the
company was “open to studying other
alliances or co-operation programmes”.
Peugeot and BMW some years ago jointly
developed 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol engines
for use in their small and mid-size cars.
Daniel Schäfer – The Financial Times
Peugeot Reveals Production RCZ Sports Car
PEUGEOT has unveiled the first official images of its stunning RCZ sports car ahead of
its worldwide debut at the Frankurt Motor Show in mid-September.
The RCZ was first unveiled as a concept car two years ago in Frankfurt – public
demand compelled Peugeot to turn motoring fantasy into the real thing.
The RCZ will arrive on Australian roads from the middle of 2010.
Three engines will find a place under the aluminium bonnet of the RCZ – all complying
with the Euro 5 emissions standard.
A new 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine has been developed for the RCZ, producing
maximum power of 147 kW at 5800 rpm and maximum torque of 255 Nm at 1700
rpm (or 275 with overboost).
The RCZ benefits from dynamic acceleration – 80 to 120 kph in 6.5 seconds in fifth
gear, and 0 to 100 kph in 7.6 seconds – while fuel consumption does not exceed 7.1
litres/100 km in the combined cycle (less than 165 g/km of CO2).
The RCZ will also be available with Peugeot’s HDi FAP technology via a 2.0-litre engine
developing maximum power of 120 kW at 3750 rpm and generous maximum torque
of 340 Nm at 2000 rpm.
The RCZ will be assembled at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria – a production
centre that specialises in exclusive vehicles.
Diesel Hybrid Sports Car at Frankfurt Show
THE RCZ Hybrid4 is based on the power train seen in the 3008 HYbrid4 which will go
on sale in Europe in mid-2011: a 2.0-litre HDi FAP diesel engine of 120 kW at the
front and an electric motor of 27 kW maximum at the rear.
Remarkably, if this sports coupe was available in Australia today, the RCZ HYbrid4
concept car would be the most fuel efficient car in the country.
It offers a level of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions previously unheard of in the
world of sports cars: 3.7 litres/100 km and 95 g/km of CO2, proof that sportiness can
also be environmentally responsible.
Power and torque figures
suit the sporty
pretensions of the
RCZ Hybrid4,
with a combined
potential power
of 147 kW
and maximum
torque of 300
Nm at the front
and 200 Nm at the
rear.
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12
EVENT REPORT
Daylesford Discovery
David and Carol Jenkins in their newly acquired 203 at Wombat
Gardens during the Daylesford Discovery drive.
do a bit of driving away from the city and generally count
I on an average speed of around 90kph on a good country
road. This is more than achievable in a 407 but was quite a
different matter in our newly commissioned 203. Given that
The Calder Freeway is mostly uphill and we were facing a
significant headwind with horizontal rain and hail we arrived
late in Kyneton. Ian DeVries even called to see if there was a
problem! Nothing that an extra 100 horses wouldn’t fix! Of
course I couldn’t take the call. I was driving. Carol, who had
been handling demisting/bailing duties, took the call.
We finally arrived in a very wet Kyneton to find nine cars ready
to roll. Not a bad turnout considering the atrocious weather. It
was great to see such a wide variety of Peugeot models. 203,
multiple 403s, 404, 504, 406 Coupe and 207. The Bendigo
crew were well represented with Brenton and Michelle
Middlemiss on their first event.
Deciding that rain was not simply a passing shower we made a
start and headed off to The Lauriston Reservoir where we had
planned to take a short coffee break. Instead of watching the
dam fill with water we headed on to Springhill. By now I sort
of had the 203 figured out. Lots of gear changes and don’t
be too impatient. Life must have been pleasant and unhurried
back in the mid Fifties!
Those with umbrellas and waterproof coats had a look at
Trentham Falls before we cruised on through Trentham village
and on to Newbury, Lyonville and Daylesford for our luncheon
stop.
Even in such extreme weather The Daylesford Botanical
Gardens are delightful and we were fortunate to find an
unoccupied rotunda where we enjoyed lunch and good
company. We were joined in The Gardens by Frank Myring’s
daughter, who just happened to be in the area, and the Vagg
family from Ballarat which was only a short drive away.
Following lunch a few of us took in the sights of Daylesford,
joined others for a coffee in town and headed home down the
Western Highway.
The 203s maiden outing was a success. Unhurried but
satisfying. So how can I make it go faster?
David Jenkins
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Ode to 505 Celebration
30 Years On
October 17-18, 2009 is the occasion
Pokolbin (Hunter Valley) is the location
October 2009 is the 30th Anniversary of the introduction of the
Peugeot 505 in France. To celebrate, the NSW club is the process
of organising a weekend so that members may celebrate such a
significant Peugeot event.
All members, their families and friends are welcome. However,
it would assist the organizers if an indication of intentions to
participate could be given. Accordingly, please contact Ray
Chappelow ASAP and provide your intentions, such as numbers
of probable participants and number of nights accommodation
required. Activities will be arranged for Saturday and Sunday.
The area is easily accessible by roads and you may expect a mild
climate in October. Cessnock is the closest major centre. Whilst
most visitors to the area would be attracted by the prevalence
of wine tasting as an activity, there is much as else to see and
do. Time for socializing will be ample and the Sub-committee’s
preference is to arrange accommodation at the one venue.
Our local contacts are members Karen and Rodney Piggott who
own ChezVous Villas at Pokolbin. They have been very helpful to the
organizers and are keen to assist us.
Contact details – Ray: Phone 02 9672 4532
Email: raymond.chappelow@bigpond.com
Karen: Phone 02 4998 7300
Email: info@chezvous.com.au Website: www.chezvous.com.au

NEWS
Champs on the
Champs Elysées
A
few snaps attached that I took as I
was wandering down the Champs
Elysees a couple of weeks ago. These
cars were on display in the Peugeot
showroom there. As I was a bit short
of time, I couldn’t find out what the
black thing was, but I did think that
the staff could have washed that dirty
Le Mans dust off the FAP!! It must
have won something there.
You can use these photos as you
please, but I thought them worthy of
at least showing them to someone
who would recognise them!
Hugh Guthrie
1996 Peugeot Asphalte Concept Car
Knock Sensors –
addendum
CON Engel has forwarded some info
he omitted from the story on page
24 of Torque 809.
References:
(1) Star Brite Liquid Electrical Tape may
be found in electronics retail outlets
such as Altronics, Jaycar and marine
suppliers like a Whitworths
(2) Silicon Chip magazine article (titled
“Knock Detector”) of June 2007
(3) Wolf EMS Knock Sensor for use with
“Knock Box” Code: 310-070-304
(4) http://wolfems.cart.net.au/
details/2127618.html
Sidebar
All modern cars (those which are
computer controlled) have knock
sensing devices fitted which will detect
a condition known as “pinging” or
“knocking” (which is nothing more than
pre-mature detonation). This could be
caused by any of the following:
use of lower octane (RON) fuel than
specified by the manufacturer
higher than normal engine operating
temperature
ignition timing advanced too far
Once knocking is detected, the computer
will retard the ignition advance, usually in
steps, until the knocking stops. If allowed
to continue, the knocking will seriously
damage the engine. The use of knock
detection (and its computer control)
allows the ignition to be advanced,
to ensure more efficient engine
performance.
Flashback: Anyone that’s owned a
VW Beetle or a Hillman Imp (as some
of us who were poor students, in the
last century, did) will vividly remember
a metallic sounding noise, usually when
going up hills; that was pinging.
Inaugural Australian
Classic Car Awards
AUSTRALIAN Classic Car is calling
for nominations for the best classic
cars that Australia has to offer for their
inaugural Australian Classic Car Awards.
When choosing a car to nominate,
please consider the criteria outlined by
Australian Classic Car.
The nominated vehicle should remain
faithful to its original and former glory
The owner should have diligently
recorded the whole restoration process,
from start to finish, with supporting
photographs and documents
The car should be pre-1979
If you have a Peugeot you consider
worthy of consideration, or know
someone who has a car you think should
be considered, please forward the details
by the end of September to Tim Farmilo
tfarmilo@optusnet.com.au
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PEUGEOT TORQUE 2009
Thirty Years
of the 505
1979 - 2009
Neil Dickie
THE Peugeot 505 was introduced in
France in May 1979 as the much
anticipated replacement for the enduring
504 which had been selling successfully
for 10 years.
The attractive body design was again a
Pininfarina signature, with a low bonnet
line, slender pillars and trapezoidal
headlights. The slightly larger body
afforded occupants more comfortable
accommodation with tweed material
replacing the vinyl or velour seat
coverings of the 504.
Underneath, the mechanicals were similar
to the 504, rear wheel drive, with the
proven independent rear suspension, and
four wheel disc brakes. The initial engines
offered were the same two litre four
cylinder carburettor motor as used in the
504, but with a 5 speed gearbox for the
manuals or a three speed auto.
The new Peugeot was highly acclaimed
by the motoring press at its launch,
however the Australian public had to wait
until October 1980 for an opportunity
to purchase one. In Australia, the 505
was initially assembled by the distributor
Renault Australia, but in March 1981,
Leyland Australia became the local agent,
and began assembling the 505, along
with their other Leyland products such
as the Land Rover, Range Rover and Mini
Mokes.
1982 saw the introduction of the
much acclaimed and very economical
505 Turbodiesel, which proved a good
seller with regional buyers of the
Peugeot brand. Initially the motor was
a turbocharged 2.3 litres, but later was
increased to 2.5 litres in 1987.
After the Australian agency was
transferred to Jaguar Rover Australia
(JRA) in 1983, the range was expanded
to include an 8 seater familiale (family)
wagon, and a higher performance sedan,
the STI. Featuring a 2.2 litre mechanical
fuel injected ohc motor, and sporting
alloy wheels and power steering, it could
reach 180 kph, and 0-100 kph in under
11 seconds. In the 1980’s these were
quite respectable figures!
Local assembly of the 505 ceased by the
end of 1983, and was the last Peugeot
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model to be assembled in Australia. From
1984 onwards, all models were fully
imported.
Another “sports” Peugeot model was
introduced in 1985, the GTI, which
featured electronic ignition, which was
available as a 5 speed manual or 4 speed
automatic. Later, the wagon was also
offered with the GTI trimmings and
alloy wheels, and was a popular mode
of transport for families who wanted a
people mover that drove, handled and
looked much, much better than a Toyota
Tarago!
By the end of the 1980’s, the Peugeot
505 was replaced by the smaller front
wheel drive 405 model, which was
awarded the European “Car of the Year”.
The final evolutions of the 505 were the
GTI sedan and wagon, available until
1990, but will always be appreciated as
the last of the “real” rear wheel drive
Peugeots.

THE REPCO RERUN
The REPCO
Rerun
August 2009
A PEUGEOT triumph
Text: Allan Horsley
Photos: Phil Torode
The HRA sponsored a fantastic
multi-activity event organised by
Graham Wallis to celebrate the
30th anniversary since the Repco
Reliability Trial in 1979.
The Peugeot marque comprised
the largest entry group and
achieved third outright, ahead
of many professionally prepared
cars crewed by very skilled and
experienced people.
This is a two part article, firstly
about the overall event then
about the Peugeot crews and
vehicles. Needless to say there is
a Peugeot bias to the stories.
The Event
The Royal Melbourne Showgrounds,
the original starting point of the 1979
Repco Reliability Trial and was again the
starting point for the rerun on Saturday 8
August 2009.
Thirty nine cars, all spick and span
were flagged off, starting at around 9
am, for the first stage, a transport run
to Tooborac, a staging point for the
original event. Lunch was provided by
the operators of the Tooborac Pub in the
near by community hall. This proved to
be an excellent activity, high quality food
liked by all and an opportunity for past
experiences to be shared as well as for
crews to get to know other crews.
Entrants then drove onto the Bendigo
Car Club, Bagshot Motor Sport Complex
where the first sub event was held. BCC
members welcomed entrants to the track
which had been specially prepared for the
club’s own autocross the following day.
The course was fast and provided some
challenging driving experiences leaving
drivers with a smile from ear to ear.
Next was the Creswick Forest Special
Stage, a route-charted drive through the
Creswick Forest on some first class gravel
roads where navigation proved to be a
challenge for some crews. Throughout
the event the original competitive
stages as used in 1979 were driven at
touring speeds. At times this proved to
be challenging due to sand, patches of
rough road etc.
Ballarat was the overnight stop followed
by an early start at the Ballarat Car Club,
Airport venue, for a damp and slippery
Khanacross run by Paul Watson and a
PCCV team of officials. This event was
the first to start separating the men
from the boys as some drivers found
navigating the course difficult, starting
Damien Jenkins at the Repco Rerun khanacross at Ballarat.
Some of the Peugeot crews at the Melbourne Showgrounds start
on the slippery grass seriously slow
when horsepower was unleashed and
stopping in an intermediate garage nearly
impossible.
The transport onto Dunkeld for another
Khanacross was uneventful and the
crews, with the Ballarat experience
under their belt found this event straight
forward even if navigation for the first
few competitors was a little difficult.
A transport to Heywood followed for
the Heywood Special Stage rerun, this
was on very fast smooth roads, the 1979
Repco organisers described it as the most
enjoyable stage in the event.
The optional navigational challenge event
was taken up by 13 crews and resulted
in equal first place for for Ross Runnalls,
Pam Knight and Robin Smalley.
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THE REPCO RERUN
Crews then transported to the SEAC
Park at Mt Gambier, a fabulous autocross
track where the local Car Club provided a
tremendous ‘track’ experience for drivers.
The track had a fast gravel surface
together with an over and under bridge
like the famous Langley Park stage in
Rally Australia and two substantial water
puddles to add some spice to the drive.
Overnight was spent at Mt Gambier
where the first social event, the Rally
Dinner and Forum was held. The highlight
of the evening was the Rally Forum
hosted by Bob Watson and included a
number of competitors who participated
in the original ‘79 event. They shared
experiences with all present and
responded to some probing questions.
Next morning commenced with an early
start for the Introductory Trial Stage
north of Mt Gambier which nowadays is
a smooth gravel road.
The Lynwood Transport then took
competitors to the Tarpeena Trial Stage,
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Watching the action at Mt Gambier
Greg Park and Bill Hamilton’s V6 504 seen here at Mt Gambier,
finished the event in 3rd outright
a course over narrow, twisty and sandy
tracks through pine forests generally
north along the SA/Vic border, this
The end of the Border Track
included the first sand bog of the event
and Brian Canny had a great time pulling
people out with his Landrover Discovery.
The Moonlight Mud Trial section was
deleted due to reports of it being closed
to traffic. The Zero car and one of the
competitors did this by mistake and it
proved to be in perfect condition! Still,
this gave people a nother 90 minutes of
sleep.
The following transport stage lead to the
start of the Mallee Root Trial Stage, a very
demanding experience for both driver
and navigator, on seriously sandy tracks.
After the Directors car stopped in sand
when the fuel pump failed and the early
cars experienced difficulty in the large
sand humps one segment was cancelled.
The day concluded in Renmark where
a Dinner was held to celebrate the
successful conclusion of the first stage of
the Rerun, (3 days), and to present the
initial trophies.
The winners here were Terry Naish and
champion navigator Ross Runnalls in a
Datsun 1600.
Next morning a short transport stage
took the remaining competitors, 29,
onto Kingston on Murray for the start of
the long Murray Flats Trial stage, a 172
km run on generally good gravel roads,
leading to the Tailem Bend Khanacross
Track.
This Khanacross proved to be one of the
best sub events on the Rerun. The track
was fast and smooth and drivers had
great fun while spectators were able to
watch from vantage points on the hill
well clear of the dust.
Competitors then transported to Walky
Park near Blanchetown for a very dusty,
fast but rewarding Autocross experience
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handle the slippery surface as well as
maintain a good time.
After an overnight stay at Nuriootpa the
competitors drove to Collingrove Hill
Climb, a beautiful and historic venue
for a challenging experience in the early
morning light fog and with a damp track.
The event was run by a great bunch of
locals who comprised the tracks Timing
Team and each competitor had a ball
having two runs on this tremendous
track.
Andrew Holmes and Christian Staff’s 504 at Tailem Bend
Collingrove was followed by a long
transport to Burra for the start of the
Southern Flinders Trial Stage, a long
competitive stage presenting drivers
with a wide range of road surfaces and
navigators with some serious challenges.
The next two nights were spent at
Broken Hill, with a morning off for crews
to sight see and visit the laundry to wash
off the accumulated dust.
The Broken Hill Speedway provided a
great venue for a very fast and dusty
Khanacross where the Hamilton/Park
Peugeot 504 recorded the fastest time.
Cars then proceeded to the east of
Broken Hill and onto private land for
a very fast night stage Trials Event
comprising two competitive sections and
three transport sections. Clearly crews
were focused to do well in the dark
and dust but as dinner was at the end
of the stage at the Mulga Hill Tavern it
became clear that this was the overriding
motivation to perform well.
The next day started with the easy
Mingary Transport Stage which was
followed by the Curnamona Trial Stage
comprising three elements concluding
with the Kalabity Sub Event, a fast and
timed section on farm roads. Competitors
were provided with a fantastic country
morning tea at the Kalabity Homestead
by Scott and Kimberly Damon. before
tackling the driver demanding Sub Event.
A Motorkhana followed on a dusty
expanse of gravel prior to having a
terrific farm lunch at the Curnamona
Homestead.
The Blinman trial stage over some good
shire roads, getting a bit rougher towards
Wirrealpa, with the Flinders Ranges
gradually approaching to the west,
ended at the Wirrealpa Homestead for
afternoon tea, this was a day of much
good food.
Parachilna was the location for
the overnight stay where all of the
accommodation was taken over by the
Rerun with some people having upmarket
accommodation in the Hotel and the not
so lucky experiencing outback ‘donger’
accommodation. Never the less the food
was good and the drinks fine if rather
expensive. The Rerun Presentation Dinner
was held in a marque adjacent to the
Hotel and presentations were made to
the event winners as well as the sub
event winners and also to some who had
notable experiences during the event.
With the competitive pressure off
the contingent of competitors and
officials proceeded to Coober Pedy for
an overnight stop via Leigh Creek for
breakfast, then via Marree and William
Creek. The Marree to William Creek road
was dreadful and destroyed a number
of tyres as well as puncturing a tyre on
the ever important Service truck driven
by Phil Torode. Surprisingly the grumpy
service station man at William Creek was
uninterested and unwilling to help out
and it was not until cars reached Coober
Pedy, some without spares, that the tyre
problems were solved by a very helpful
tyre technician.
The final day saw the crews lunch
at the historic Kingoonya Hotel with
some returning to the Stuart Highway
for the trip to Port Augusta while the
adventurous drove down the western
side of Lake Gairdner via Mt Ive where
we were tracked by a farmer in his
gyrocopter.
The final event dinner, a first class affair,
was held at the Acacia Ridge Motel in
Port Augusta.
Craig Latta lining up at the Collingrove Hillclimb
First place was awarded to Doug Fernie
and John Beath in a Datsun 1600.
Second place was awarded to Ian and Val
Swan in a Falcon GTHO. Third place was
awarded to Bill Hamilton and Greg Park
in a 504 V6.
The success of the event was due in no
small part to the leadership of Graham
Wallis, along with the efforts of the
organising team and the commitment of
the team of officials.
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THE REPCO RERUN
The PEUGEOT Story
In an event comprising 39 entries a total
of 11 Peugeots started and finished
the stages they entered, the largest
representation of any marque.
The ever reliable 404s: two from NSW,
the Piggotts and Nash/Challinor; two
from Victoria: Jennings/Frichot and the
Knights and one from WA: Jeff and Joy
Graham (in a Victorian car owned by
Richard Davies), reaffirmed the long held
confidence that not much can stop them.
While Les Jennings needed to repair the
bushes on the front sway bar and tighten
up a strut bolt (which earned him the
‘Clunker’ award) the 404s acquitted
themselves extraordinarily well.
The 504s with various configurations,
four and six cylinder, one from NSW,
Brierley; three from Victoria, Hamilton/
Park, Amey/Hyde, Holmes/Staff; and one
from Murwillumba, Jenkins; really made
their presence felt performing better
than more powerful cars. The Hamilton/
Park combination were amazing in a V6
version, showing a clean pair of heels to
many more powerful and experienced
crews and just staying ahead of Damien
and Ronda Jenkins in a conventional
engined 504, also prepared by Greg Park.
The Brierley 504 required a repair to the
auto transmission which was carried out
with the assistance of a local garage at
Nuriootpa otherwise all 504’s performed
well.
The lone 505, Latta/Lea, with a late
model evenfire Peugeot V6 from Victoria
was extraordinary and really pushed its
way through the field. However by the
time it reached Kingoonya on the final
day the alternator was screaming. Mixed
in with lunch, Craig had the alternator
off, retrieved its brush set, fitted this to
a spare that had a faulty brush set but
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Team Victoria – Parachilna
good bearings and refitted the fixed unit
in less than an hour, what a feat.
The two officials Peugeots were equally
amazing and I had the joy to ride in and
drive both.
Liz Partington drove
her 406 Diesel sedan
which proved to be
a very economic and
comfortable mode of
transport taking the
passengers around the
event in air conditioned
comfort. It did suffer
on the William Creek
road with low ground
clearance and also
managed to damage
two tyres which were
replaced by a cheerful
chap at Coober Pedy.
The Graham Wallis 505
sedan with a GTI motor
and Megasquirt fuel
injection was nothing
The Nash/Challinor 404 from NSW
short of amazing. This car was subject to
enormous stress and demand. Graham
drove it as if he was a competitor, down
most of the course and around all of
the tracks at speeds which would have
beaten most competing crews. It did
suffer a fuel pump failure, a known
problem before the car left Melbourne,
but it was successfully replaced in the
middle of a sandy track with a bunch
of competitors looking on and offering
gratuitous advise. From the perspective
of an interested observer a stronger and
more driveable Peugeot you could not
find.
So, in a multi car type event the Peugeot
marque acquitted its self extremely well
showing that the great reputation set by
the Tubman 203 is being well maintained.
Jeff & Joy Graham from WA in Richard Davies’ 404

A monthly
selection
of worm
photos
from
Gordon
Miller’s
files.
Cape Town to Paris
In 1994 Guy Nolleau crossed USA in his 404 coupé and paused for a photo at Monument Valley
404s waiting for dealers
on the 404 release day
A pride of 403 cabriolets
Tumut Worm Weekend
Albury Worm Weekend
At the 403
50th birthday
The late Hec Fleming at the Young Worm Weekend
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20
PEUGEOT ANDREAU
EXCELLENCE in design makes a good
product almost dateless That’s your
initial thought when Hubert Auran
extracts his aerodynamic Peugeot 402
from its garage: this extraordinary
streamliner with its huge dorsal fin
transcends its mid-’30s origins. It is of
its time, to be sure, but in its functional
purity its form is as relevant today as it
was when it first turned a wheel in 1938.
The shape is so dominated by that
fin -intended to bring the centre of
aerodynamic pressure close to the centre
of gravity - that it takes a moment for you
to realise how it ticks every other box in
the lexicon of aerodynamic correctness.
The curved and steeply raked windscreen
is of the Vutotal ‘pillarless’ type, with
just a thin and near-invisible internal
tubular pillar, and overlaps the side glass.
The cabin has a degree of tumblehome,
achieved with the help of curved glass.
The rear wings hug tight to the tapering
tail and are fully spatted. The front wings
finish in an extended aerofoil section and
are unbroken by headlamps or sidelights.
The guttering is delicately slender, as is
the horizontal blade of the beautifully
crafted triangular-section front bumper.
Even the door hinges are shielded by
blisters to smooth the passage of air.
These were tricks car makers were still
learning in the 1970s. That they had a
lot to learn is proven by the astonishing
figures the Peugeot clocked when it was
windtunnel-tested 20-odd years ago.
At the time there was talk of the car
having a Cd 65 per cent better than
that of the regular 402’s factor of 0.68,
resulting in a 23 per cent improvement in
top speed, from 71 mph to 87mph, and a
26 per cent decrease in fuel consumption.
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Not only that, but the roadholding, said
Peugeot, was impeccable whatever the
strength of the sidewind thanks to the
stability-enhancing fin. These claims
were borne out when an aeronautical
magazine tested the first prototype
and reported that, on a day of strong
crosswinds, the Peugeot was stable at
70mph when more powerful cars were
being knocked about at speeds as low
as 40mph. The car could happily be
driven hands-off, could indeed exceed
85mph with the road in its favour, took
bends easily and could pass US-style cars
(presumably French-built Fords) with
power in hand. Wind noise was almost
eliminated, the magazine wrote, and rain
was swept off the screen, which stayed
clear of flies. The only reproach made
was that the braking could be better,
given that you arrived at corners so
quickly.
The man behind the design was top
French aerodynamicist Jean Andreau,
working with Henri Thomas, the Peugeot
stylist responsible for the streamlined
302 and 402, with their behind-grille
headlamps, as introduced in 1935.
Quite how Andreau and Peugeot linked
up is lost in the mists of time, but it
would seem likely that Peugeot saw
an advanced design study as being an
effective way of publicising the rather less
aerodynamically efficient lines of its new
mid-rangers.
The connection was clearly made in
advertising material of the time, and
made concrete by basing the Andreau
Peugeot on 402 mechanicals. It was thus
built on a long-wheelbase box-section
chassis with transverse-leaf independent
front suspension and long cantilever leaf
springs suspending the worm-drive back
axle. Brakes were mechanical and the
steering by box, Peugeot trailing Citroen
in these areas. In compensation,
the engine was every bit as modern as
the Traction Avant unit, being a 199lcc
pushrod four delivering 5 5 bhp.
As far as can be determined, design work
began in 1935. Drawings exist dated
September 1935, depicting a car with a
striking four-pane front windscreen, a
four-light glasshouse and orthodox steeltopped
doors. By July 1936, drawings
show a six-light design with frameless
door glass -unprecedented for the
time, you would think -and a pillarless
Vutotal screen. Meanwhile, a car had
been built for exhibition at the 1936
Paris show that autumn and differed
in that it had conventional front pillars.
Other distinctive features were a vertical
bumperette standing proud of the tail
and a set of louvres disposed fan-fashion
across the bonnet top.
The car was touted by Peugeot as a study
for a car for 1940. At the back of the
Sochaux company’s mind was that, if any
such vehicle were to go into production,
it would have the V8 engine it was then
developing. This was no abstract pipedream:
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built and endurance-tested and a putative
802 version of the 402 got sufficiently far
down the line for nine prototypes to be
made. That the eight-cylinder engine was
envisaged is hinted at by the NA8 and
NX8 appellations used on engineering
drawings of the time - and quite possibly
by those odd bonnet louvres.
The show prototype almost certainly
had the 1991cc four-cylinder unit of the
regular 402, but it is understood later
to have been experimentally fitted with
the V8. After the show it was decided
to make a small run of’customer’ cars
and six further chassis numbers were
allocated.
For many years there was talk of six
cars being built, but it now seems nearcertain
that only two further cars were
completed, both with the 402 unit. The
sole known survivor, the car featured
here, carries a July 1937 chassis number,
but was only ready for despatch a year
later. It was May 1939 before it was sold
to Reims champagne merchant Victor
Hugot, a gentleman sufficiendy wealthy
to stump up Fr89,928 for the Peugeot,
at a time when a Cotal-gearbox 402 sixlight
saloon cost only Fr3 5,000.
For Hubert Auran, collector extraordinaire
of Peugeot 402s, the Andreau was the
‘02’ variant he just had to have. Hugot
had kept the car into the 1950s, after
which it went through the hands of
celebrated Marseille dealer Antoine
Rafaelli, who passed it to a Swiss trader.
It eventually ended up with a textile
magnate in Alsace, a contemporary of
the Schlumpfs, but when he ran into
financial troubles he decided, unlike the
Schlumpfs, to sell his car collection to
get out of difficulty. Just when Auran
thought the trail had gone cold, the
Andreau - in eminendy respectable
condition -was advertised in a car
magazine. In 1967-68 he bought the
Peugeot for Frl2,000 (roughly £1200); for
Fr8000 he could have had a Bugatti Type
57 Ventoux. Since then he has had offers
sufficiently stratospheric that he would
rather figures were not mentioned.
Slip into the velour-clad interior - which
would originally have been in a rather
more sober grey - and you find that you
are set some distance from the veescreen,
in a relatively reclined bench seat.
In front of you is a standard painted-steel
402 dashboard: simple, undemonstrative,
and with just a single combination dial
to look after the instrumentation. That
the speedo reads to 215kph - or 134mph
- hints, however, that this is no ordinary
402, even if the suggestion of such a
maximum is clearly more than a little
tongue-in-cheek. With a weight of 25cwt
and a 55bhp engine, acceleration is never
going to be breathtaking, aerodynamics
or no aerodynamics, but progress is aided
by the delicious Cotal electromagnetic
gearbox (complete with a wonderful
turbine-like howl in the lower gears) -
and by the fact that there are four gears
rather than the three of rivals such as the
Traction Avant.
Used with the clutch, which isn’t stricdy
necessary, changes are fast and smooth,
with a lovely click-click action from the
spring-loaded lever as it passes from
gear to gear. It’s so much nicer than the
miniature joystick-in-a-gate arrangement
found on later Cotal 402s.
Once rolling, you find yourself surprised
by the speed the Peugeot has built
up: it doesn’t take much for it to be
churning along at 60mph. At this pace
the engine is relatively obtrusive, but
the extraordinary thing is how there
is virtually no wind noise, even with a
window open. It is quite uncanny and
puts to shame many a more modern
car. Not only that, but the aerodynamics
prove their efficiency in the way the
Andreau doesn’t slow off suddenly when
you lift the throttle.
Would that the same praise could be
bestowed on the Peugeot’s dynamics.
With the body sitting on a separate
chassis, the Andreau has a higher build
than the monocoque Citroen and has
more supple suspension.
No wonder, then, that it leans into
bends. Worse, the steering is loose and
uncommunicative,
so holding a constant line is
unnecessarily demanding. “It’s rare to
find a 402 that holds the road well,” says
Auran. “At 70mph this one needs all
the road.” The steering could probably
be improved by rebuilding the box, but
the brakes are pretty much as the last
402 I drove: long-travel and not hugely
effective. “No 402 ever brakes well,”
agrees Auran.
But while it is a shame that the Peugeot
doesn’t have the underpinnings it
deserves, that isn’t what it’s all about. In
an era of bogus streamliners that might
have looked passably sleek but in reality
had the aerodynamic resistance of a chest
of drawers, the Andreau was the real
deal: a painstakingly evolved shape that
delivered better refinement and better
performance through a form that was as
efficient as it looked.
Now perhaps is the time to reveal
those figures achieved when the car
was windtunnel-tested by Peugeot in
1986. Even without its undertray, the
Andreau recorded a Cd of 0.364. The
best verifiable figure for a late-model
Citroen DS is 0.37, while an NSU Ro80
managed 0.36. Turn to CdA - coefficient
of aerodynamic efficiency multiplied by
frontal area - and the Andreau scores a
figure of 0.654, against 0.8 for a DS and
0.7 for the later CX. Point made?
From Classic and Sports Car 09/05
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TECHNICAL TORQUE
Project 605 Ute
– Part 3
Following in the footspteps of the Aussies who
created the 203 Aussie ute from 203 panel vans
Richard Marken in Brisbane is creating a ute from
a 605 sedan. Here is part three from the August
issue of Peugeotmania.
THERE is one job when doing body work that you should really
try to avoid, that is welding up roof panels. They twist and
warp so easily that you have to take a very slow approach to
welding.
Me! I made three mistakes when I fitted the rear roof section
and C pillars.
The first mistake was that I stood the roof section up at the
back of the 605 whist I stuffed around with the spigot tubes
that I was using to locate and strengthen the frame support.
This made it quite easy for me to then knock the rear roof
section over, resulting in a nice crease in the middle of the
roof section. This didn’t unduly upset me as I was going to cut
the roof section into two pieces so that the C pillars lined up
properly with the B pillars and thus maintained the side profile
of the car.
The second mistake was to once again stand the roof section up
against the back of the 605 and begin stuffing around with the
spigot tubes again, yes! I knocked the bloody thing over again,
resulting in more creases along the rear edge, but once again I
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The photo shows door opening braced before metal is cut.
was not really that upset as the damage was in the area of the
roof that I was going to mount the high level stop light.
The fourth mistake was when I finally got round to fitting the
rear roof and C pillars. I ignored my own advice on welding
roofs and rushed the job. It ended up not too bad, about three
days with a hammer and dolly should get it reasonable and a bit
of body filler should hide most sins.
Oh!! Sorry! Mistake number three! I knocked the bloody thing
over again!
What I also failed to mention was that I also inserted a pair
of 40mm diameter tubes into the C pillars. These were plug
welded in place and, on fitting the roof section, one tube runs
down to the horizontal brace fitted across the rear door opening
and the other back up to meet up with the original C pillar
mount which I plated over with 1.5mm plate. This additional

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bracing is to ensure that the body shell passes its beam and
torsion test.
With the roof welded in place it was time to box in and join
up the C pillars to the door skins. The rear side window frames
were then cut down to suit the new rear side window profiles
and plated in to provide a mounting surface for the new rear
quarter glasses. These I still have to have made up, I hope to
have the profiles ready in a few days time.
The next job was to complete the bodywork down each side to
join the C pillar to the existing boot section. As I have already
had 1mm thick pieces of sheet metal folded to match the inside
profile of the boot side panel, it was fairly easy for me to cut
sections to match the curves of the combing rails and then fold
them to match up with the existing body panels.
Whilst it sounds simple there is about four days work involved in
assembling about 2.5 metres of sheet metal.
As I was setting up the roof to be welded on I also welded in
the top frame for the rear window, and with all the external
body work complete, I could now finish off the rear window
frame and also the quarter glass frames. Once again I had
already had a rolled up section of steel made up for this job and
for the base of the rear window it was a case of just cut to size
and weld in place.
The side sections for the rear window were not so straight
forward and I had to first make up a template then cut, fold and
weld on the quarter glass frame section before finally welding
them in place. At this point I was nearly out of gas again, the
welding wire was down to its last few metres and I have once
again filled the bucket with scrap and grinding dust and the
vacuum cleaner is getting heavy.
Since I am going to use aluminium checker plate for the tray
floor, the side panels and the rear cabin bulkhead, I am welding
1.5mm formed strips to make mounting the alloy plates easy. I
figured I had about half a day’s gas left and I started by framing
in the rear cabin bulkhead and then cross-bracing it.
The gas was still working so I kept going and cut and set up the
front side panel frames. These are inside the rear doors and I
intend to mount the battery behind one side and the CD stacker
behind the other.
Two days later and I still have gas and I have welded in the
frame work on both sides. Next week I will start on the two rear
storage bin frames. I also have to make up a front mounting rail
that the hard cover that I intend making will fit to.
So that will be another bottle of gas, 5kg of welding wire and
$130 worth of folded sheet metal I have used up in the last
three weeks.
The 605 is at least looking a lot like a ute. So far it’s been fairly
straight forward but I still have to do the tailgate, it’s going to
be fun.
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TRAVEL TORQUE
The Inland Lap
an interim report
As club members will know, there are about 35 hardy
adventurers somewhere in the outback on Hank and Jo
Verwoert’s Inland Lap, also known as L’Aventure Peugeot
2009.
No doubt there will be a full report of the event in Torque
1009, but in the meantime, here are some edited extracts
from the Daily Journal on the event’s website,
www.peugeotsaroundaustralia.com
Day 1, July 26, Nunawading to Beechworth
We started the journey at Nunawading, [with breakfast] served and hosted
by the PCCV.
With the journey under way we passed the turn-off to the bushfire affected
Kinglake and [Healesville] – it was amazing to see the bush springing back
into life and some homesteads that had survived, which were easily seen
through the naked bush.
We enjoyed a welcome cuppa and warm fire in the shed of Doug Brockfield
and Chris Powell for afternoon tea, where we were able to meet and chat
with our fellow travellers.
Day 2, July 27, Beechworth to Tumut
Departed a foggy Beechworth at 8.30am for Yackandandah, then on to
Tallangatta, where we were struck by the lack of water in Lake Hume.
The fog lifted as we approached the scenic valley of Bullioh and visibility
improved markedly. The group stopped in Tumbarumba for lunch and
some visited the local museum which was small, but well organised and
interesting. On through apple country (Batlow) to our day-two destination,
Tumut and dinner at the Woolpack Hotel. We did observe a huge timber
truck slip-streaming Hank and Jo in the Bread Van as we were coming into
Tumut!
Day 3, July 28, Tumut to Orange
The road out of Tumut climbed up through pasture land into forestry when
we saw a sign saying “Not Suitable for Caravans” by the roadside – this
being the truest sign I have ever seen. Rain during the night turned most of
the road to Wee Jasper greasy and with the many narrow one-way bridges
to negotiate, gave everyone an opportunity to show off their driving skills.
Everyone enjoyed the challenge of country road driving that Peugeots excel
in and I managed to see a LIVE fox, a wallaby and many crimson rosellas on
the way through to Wee Jasper. Just after we crossed the Murrumbidgee
River, several of our group spent time walking through the Japanese
Memorial Gardens at Cowra and the old POW site.
Day 4, July 29, Orange to Muswellbrook
We headed off from Orange at 8.30am en route to Hill End via Sofala.
Both historic towns are very interesting and well worth visiting. It’s hard to
believe that in the late 1800s, Hill End was the largest inland town in NSW
following the gold boom, now just 100 people call it home.
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Then off to Mudgee for lunch an on to Muswellbrook via Bylong, over the
Great Dividing Range and through the Upper Hunter Wine Region. All in all,
a very enjoyable day, a mix of good and gravel roads, beautiful scenery and
friendly faces.
Day 5, July 30, Muswellbrook to Glen Innes
We all awoke to the coldest morning yet; my red car was white and looked
quite clean.
We drove through Scottish Aberdeen and ‘horsey’ Scone – the drive
through the Liverpool Range was very scenic with the valley full of
horse studs and stables – on to see the Burning Mountain. An energetic
group walked to the top of this underground coal seam that has been
smouldering for about 5000 or 6000 years – well worth the mainly up-hill
walk to get there.
The sunset was lovely as we arrived at Glen Innes which had minus 4
degrees last night – another very cold morning tomorrow, I think!
Day 6, July 31, Glen Innes to Toowoomba
A frosty start to the day in Glen Innes. The Halls saw it from their motel
window!
Campers claim it was thick. All to be expected from the highest town on
the New England Plateau where it regularly snows. Walking around the
town we met may of Glenn’s relations in Glen Innes – Glen Haven, Glen
Rule, Glen Craigie. Many visited the Celtic Standing Stones without going
to England or Scotland.
Hank’s option for the back roads was popular. Loved the golden wattle and
colour of the red mistletoe on the grey gum leaves. Lunch at Texas with the
four and five metre flood signs.
Day 7, August 1, Toowoomba
Today USED to be Wattle Day, when Australian schoolchildren sang “The
bush was grey a week today … flowing wattle”. Most of us spent the
day, not admiring wattles in the bush, but resting shopping and washing
washing washing (cars and clothes). High points: John & Trish have
welcomed into their stable (free to good home) a licensed, going 504.
Morrie and Geoff visited Kingaroy and returned to Toowoomba through
Yarraman, where they viewed a stack of French (and other) vehicles,
among them a Simca 8, one of only four known to exist in the world.
Various walks and expeditions around Toowoomba, notably to Picnic Point
with its many walking tracks. Some of us visited the Caravan & Camping
Show in Toowoomba, in case there was something there we needed! Back
on the road again tomorrow, heading inexorably west!
Day 8, August 2, Toowoomba to Roma
Another sunny start to the day for the trip to Roma. The hills around
Toowoomba turned into flat plains country as we travelled westward.
The sun was belting in through the car windows and most of us started
stripping down to “summer” clothes. A few of us stopped at Dalby for
morning brew. Don and Ros travelled via Condamine, we presume to pay
condolences to the broken windscreen he had there in the 2004 Ampol
Rerun. We had lunch outside the Miles Pioneer Village Museum. Another
tourist farewelled us with “may your frogs keep croaking”. We arrived at
Roma about 2.15pm after a very leisurely day’s drive.
Day 9, August 3, Roma to Blackall
Fine weather, not a cloud in the sky, green wheat fields and very dry
country.
Morning tea at Morven, John checked out the museum and kerosene tin
hut. At Augathella the Warrego River bed was very dry, even though a
levy bank surrounds the town. There were some great murals painted on
town buildings. Lunch stop along the road, some of the crew stopped at
Augathella. At Mitchell we saved a pop-top caravan from blowing its top,
took us a few kilometres to run them down to tell them – rather scary. A

andom survey of roadkill averaged five per km over 10 kms. An eight-hour
day covering 482 kms with no known problems.
Day 10, August 4, Blackall to Winton
Blackall is where the taps run hot water all the time straight out of the
Artesian Basin. The local swimming pool has a spa at 36 degrees and the
Olympic size pool is 32 degrees.
Large groups of emus roam the edges of the road and, unlike kangaroos,
seem to have some sort of road sense and do not add to the roadkill count.
Several people found their “townie digital” did not work outside the
country towns. Barcaldine, pronounced bar-col-din by most but some of the
group referred to it as barkle-dine just to confuse things is the site of the
new “arty” version of the Tree of Knowledge. It is an intriguing sculpture
with built in bird deterrents. First-time visitors to Longreach had plenty to
see with most concentrating on Qantas Founders Outlook Museum and the
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. Winton, home of Waltzing Matilda has
plenty of hot soft water on tap, again from the Artesian Basin.
Day 11, August 5, Winton to Tobermorey Station
Tight squeeze at the Winton caravan park – all fitted in. Morning start
7am – long day coming up. From Boulia the rough track started – with
punctures on Tony’s ute and Leonie and Bob’s 504. Rob Trembath had a lot
of trouble with engine and rear shockies resulting in a tow into Tobermorey.
First bush camp site was great – stars and campfire with plenty of chatter.
Good end to a hard day.
Day 12, August 6, Tobermorey Station to Alice Springs
We awoke to a crisp winter morning at our campsite at Tobermorey. Some
of the Peugeot experts were already huddled under the bonnet of Rob’s
404, searching for clues as to why it had been cutting out yesterday.
Eventually, the aftermarket distributor was suspected, so it was replaced
with an original Peugeot one. Not long after, the 404 spluttered back
to life. Attention then shifted to Bob’s 504, which was having its rear
suspension attended to. Apparently, the rear stabiliser bar mount had
broken, which was allowing the tyre to rub on the fuel tank. We headed
back onto the Plenty Highway to continue the rest of the dirt journey,
hoping the road conditions would be a little kinder to us today. Initially, the
road seemed more bearable than yesterday, but it wasn’t long before the
long stretches of corrugations returned. Most drivers found travelling at
85-90 km/h was the best compromise. Later in the journey, we heard over
the CB that Rob’s 404 was overheating, suffered a punctured fuel tank and
was cutting out again. In order to keep the convoy moving, the 404 was
hitched up to one of the support vehicle 4x4s and towed into Alice Springs.
Day 13, August 7, Alice Springs
Today Tony and Gordon purchased new tyres, Bob visited a friend’s
workshop to repair his anti-sway bar, Chris solved some electrical problems
and Geoff visited the dentist. The rest of us checked over vehicles, visited
local attractions and replenished supplies for the upcoming leg on the
Tanami track.
Day 14, August 8, Alice Springs to bush camp on Tanami Track
Rob and Glenys were at the gate to wave us off. Sadly we leave them here
– their broken Pug is being trucked home. Leon and Kerrie, Bob and Leonie,
Graham & the boys are taking a detour to test the waters at Mataranka
and will catch up in Kununurra. 20km north of Alice we turned onto the
Tanami Track. Scenic drive following the McDonnell Ranges. Bitumen all the
way to our fuel and morning tea stop – Tilworth Well Roadhouse. Stunning
Aboriginal paintings in the gallery and frozen kangaroo tails for sale. Then
the dirt started – a very wide road and so far, in better condition than
the Plenty Highway. Late afternoon we discovered from a passing 4WD
that Chris and Max had trouble. Later we found out that they had broken
the spring base on the front strut, which let the base slide down the strut
and chop the tyre out. They patched it up and were limping back towards
Tilworth Roadhouse. We had a great camp fire enjoyed by all. Much banter
and yarns being told. Tony and Annie took the prize for their gourmet
dinner – camel and date sausages!
Day 15, August 9, Bush camp on Tanami Track to Sturt Creek
A baker’s dozen camped overnight after Chris and Max were forced
to return to Tilmouth Well to await spare parts for their 505. Another
beautiful dawn seeing the full moon setting as the sparkling sun rose in the
east. Tents were packed away, we breakfasted and departed by 8.30am.
As we crossed into WA, Gordon (from Perth) was heard to remark: “You
Victorians are confused because we’re in real time.” After a hard drive and
many kms more than our itinerary stated on very corrugated, stony and
dusty road with good parts and very, very bad parts. We camped at Sturt
Creek, a beautiful setting with water, trees and great company.
Day 16, August 10, Sturt Creek to Halls Creek
Wolfe Creek meteorite crater was our major interest point for the morning.
Most climbed to the rim, which was fairly easy. Some walked down and
some slid down the inside and walked right across the crater. An intrepid
few walked right around the rim. Road conditions today were mixed some
good and then not so good with the road into the crater the worst. It
was good to see some new road works in progress. The countryside kept
changing from spinifex plains to rocky hills and creeks. There was quite a
lot of bush in flower in pink, mauve, purple and yellow colours. The flooded
gums at creek crossings are always beautiful. Animals spotted were cattle
of the boss indicus type, feral goats, a red kangaroo and a red lizard. There
were also eagles, kites, Major Mitchells, finches an owl with a few birds
(species unknown) harassing him. All cars safely in camp at Halls Creek.
Gordon is working on fixing a head gasket and Hank had minor problems
with front brakes which were fixed with fencing wire!
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FELINE FOCUS
Mark Besley discusses some of the
joys of owning late model Peugeots
Multiplexing and Lighting
WAY back in May 2007, I wrote
about fitting a towbar to my
307 and the fact that the electronics
cost more than the actual towbar.
My experience and that of others has
prompted the question from some as
to why I couldn’t have simply wired
up the trailer plug by tapping into the
wires running to the taillight assembly.
Effectively this would simply put the
trailer lights in parallel with the vehicle
lights and should work fine. After all, this
is how trailer plugs have been wired up
forever isn’t it?
The problem with this approach is that
the multiplexing is sophisticated enough
to actually check the current draw and
detect faults in the lighting circuits and
bulbs. When you put two globes in
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parallel, you draw twice the expected
current. The car’s systems would detect
this as a fault and log it.
This has the advantage that the car is
capable of checking bulbs, so you no
longer need to back into a parking space
in front of a shop window to check the
operation of your brake lights.
The car’s electrical system appears to
be passing a small current through the
globes all the time, even when they are
“off”. By doing this, a faulty globe can
be detected at any time when the car
is running. If a globe is blown, the car’s
systems detect the open circuit and log a
fault which can be accessed via the car’s
menu.
Here’s an example of the log showing a
blown parking light globe.
307 Brake Light Switches
I have written about this component
before - I’ve had one replaced (or was
it two?) and I believe that many 307
owners have had more than this. The
brake light switch doesn’t just turn on the
brake lights - it is a fundamental input
to some of the car’s systems that need
to know if you have your foot on the
brake pedal - these include ABS, stability/
traction control, auto transmission etc.
Failure of the switch can typically lead to
things like “ABS fault” warnings.
Unfortunately there seems to be a design
fault which leads to fairly frequent
failures of this switch and until now I
hadn’t heard of any solution other than
a simple replacement. Paul Watson, who
had mentioned his concerns about this
component to me previously, recently had
his fourth brake light switch failure after
90,000 km in his 307.
The good news is that there now
seems to be a better solution to the
problem. In Paul’s car they fitted a 308
switch (presumably a better-designed
component) rather than another 307
one. This required an adaptor loom
which adds to the cost somewhat (he
was told $100 plus). Fortunately Paul’s
was covered by his extended warranty.
However if you have been plagued by
brake light switch failures in your 307, this
may be a good option. I would certainly
consider this for my 307 if I have any
trouble with this component in future.

BACK TORQUE
Torque
Milton Grant takes a look back
through the old issues of Torque
TORQUE SEPTEMBER 1969
THE club had sent copies of Torque
to owners of Peugeots that were
not members in an effort increase the
membership from the existing 130
members.
A colour film of the moon landing
including shots taken by the astronauts
will be shown at the next meeting – a
Liquor Licence has been obtained for the
evening.
The club had entered a team for the
Winton 6 hour race.
There were two articles on the William
Harvey Trial, one from Bill Sarovich on
how Briam Amey and himself surveyed
the trial and one from Jeremy Caldicott
on how with his navigating and Neil
Thompson’s driving they managed to
come home 2nd in the trial.
For Sale: 4 michelin XAS tyres hardly half
worn never trialled or thrashed $18 each.
WANTED: 203 floor change cover.
TORQUE SEPTEMBER 1979
THE Repco Reliability trial was in
full swing with many enthusiastic
members turning out to the Tooboorac
area to see the two cars entered by club
members set off.
Unfortunately the car with Dave
Cochrane, Graham Wallis and Richard
Davies had to retire at Darwin, while Pete
de Vaus, Ian Faulkner and Kieth Bateson
finished 23rd with an incredible effort.
The two crews will be giving their version
of events at the September meeting.
A football match was to be held at South
Warrendyte against The Renault C.C.
The team included such names as Roger
Chirnside (Capt), Murray Knight, John
Lock, Frank Myring, Richard Davies.
Although the club has almost unlimited
access to the Carrum Downs site for
motorkhanas, they don’t wish to overuse
the site and so an appeal has gone out to
anyone who may know of a site with in
50 km of Melbourne approx two acres in
size that the club could use.
Also anyone that knew of a Slippery Dip
site that might be available to the club.
Dennis Edwards spun a great little tale
of the vechicles he owned on his way to
getting behind the wheel of a Peugeot.
Everything from his first car, a Citroen
light 15 through a VW, a Healey 100/4,
Ford Prefect 100E, plus a Suzuki T250R
(which would see off a GT Falcon over
the standing Quarter). A MK VII Jaguar
then the first 404 and the rest is history!
Ivan Washington had dropped a note
down from Horsham asking who could
remember the Late George Woods first
car? Ivan had a super 8 film taken at the
first Motor Cross held at Mickleham in
July 1963 and there was George in a grey
sidevalve Morris Minor.
WANTED: Set of 4 404 wheels and nuts
or 403 wheels with 5” rims.
TORQUE SEPTEMBER 1989
CLUB members would be helping out
on the CAMS stand at the Motor
Sport Expo to be held at the Exibition
buildings.
The results of the combined Economy
and Navigation Run from Gisborne to
Kalkallo had Denise Horsley winning the
economy run with Allan in the navigator’s
seat. The 203 returned 40.36 MPG.
There were 7 teams out of 13 that clean
sheeted the navigational run all driving
Peugeots of course.
An unnamed correspondant (I think it
might have been Gordon Miller by the
style) had travelled north to Canberra
for the French Car Day which fell on
Richard Davies, Graham Wallis and Dave
Cochrane at the Melbourne Showgrounds
start of the 1979 Repco Reliability Trial
Bastille Day. Some 90 cars turned out
on a cold and showery day with the
French ambassador arriving in a 205.
Two cars the writer had not seen in the
“flesh”before were the 504 and 304
convertibles.
Technical Torque had hints on how to
rejuvenate a battery, a solution for slack
clutch pedals or crunching reverse gear in
404’s fitted with hydralic clutch, injection
pump oil replacement, 504 oil-bath
air cleaners and Oil Pressure lights and
problems.
FOR SALE: 1960 403 UL Hearse only
known Pug hearse in Australia. Gen
enquiries only. 203 sedan, warm 202
holden motor discs, auto, Stratos seats,
Pirelli tyres $11,000.
TORQUE SEPTEMBER 1999
SOMETHING a little different on the
cover – a new Peugeot Speedlight
100cc single cylinder 2 stroke motor
scooter that was available in Australia in
1999.
20 drivers had taken on DECA for a great
day of sprints and motorkhana tests.
Six litres of Torque was Gordon Miller’s
heading for the article on the Type
156 Peugeot, of the 180 built between
1921and 1923 there were 2 awaiting
restoration in Victoria in 1999.
Technical Torque spoke about
Alternators, how they work, which 504
water pumps can be rejuvenated and
thermostat malfunctions.
Graham Harle decided his ‘75 504 motor
needed a bit more puff so added a Roots
blower from a 6 cylinder 2 litre Toyota
and photos to show how he went about
it. Graham said it won’t be a fast car by
today’s standard, but it is different.
FOR SALE: Number plate 306V
150th Anniversary of Victoria plate from
1984, $800 or offer.
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COMMITTEE TORQUE Tim Farmilo – PCCV Secretary
August Club Meeting
Held at Chateau Peugeot Clubrooms Friday
August 7, 2009
Welcome by President Allan Horsley.
Mention was made of the lack of numbers
at the meeting due to a number of
members on the L’Aventure Australia trip
and those at the briefing for the Repco
re-run.
Apologies: David Jenkins, Graham Wallis,
Kathryn Wallis, Jan Fly, Hugh Guthrie and
the L’Aventure Peugeot crews.
Minutes of previous meeting. Motion:
Minutes of the previous general meeting
be recorded as true and accurate. Moved
John Marriot, seconded Murray Knight. No
business arising. Carried.
New and intending members: Elizabeth
Hoad with a 504 she is wanting to restore;
Rob Simons, who joined a couple of
months ago, with a 307 and two 404s;
Julie Bray and Keith Birney with a 306
Secretary’s report: Usual magazines;
Correspondence in – invitation to the RACV
Presidents Dinner; No correspondence out.
Two additional new memberships by post –
Peter O’Rorke with a 308 XSi HDi and Kevin
Listrom with a 407 HDi Touring; Usual
membership renewals.
Treasurer’s report: No treasurer’s report due
to the treasurer not being present.
Event secretary’s report: Allan Horsley
presented the events report in the absence
of David Jenkins. Coming up –Elphin
Heritage Centre visit August 12; Daylesford
Discovery August 16 – meeting beside the
play park just off the freeway; Mornington
Peninsula Highlights September 13.
Competition secretary’s report: Allan
Horsley presented the events report in
the absence of Graham Wallis. Geoff Gill
slippery dip Sunday October 18, August 23
PCCV Motorkhana at Werribee. The Repco
Re-run starts at showgrounds tomorrow,
lunch at Tooborac. Paul Watson is running
the motorkhana at Ballarat for the Rerun
and would be happy of any additional help.
Paul Watson mentioned the Worm
Weekend in Tumut over the weekend of
October 23 -25. He made mention of the
need to book if people are intending to
attend.
David Isherwood looking for timekeepers
for the Werribee motorkhana.
CAMS/AOMC report: Peter Kerr attended
the last CAMS meeting. The State Minister
looking to put some money towards the
new Cardinia project. Glad Fish mentioned
that although there is much interest in
Cardinia, it is still in the planning stage and
permission has not been received to use the
proposed land. No AOMC report.
General Business: Milton mentioned that
taking to a taxi driver he mentioned that
he had seen a couple of 407 wagons as
taxis. Peter Kinkade’s son has a business
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with a printer capable of reproducing large
photos.
Hock & Scrounge – Paul Watson mentioned
that David Dunsmoore is wanting to sell
his partly restored 203 wagon. Basil has a
contact from overseas for 404 parts. Lael is
still looking for a 504/505.
Merchandise: Geoff Crotty mentioned that
lady’s and Club tee-shirts are available.
Due to not having a speaker for the
evening, the members watched a DVD on
Ted Prichard’s Steam Falcon and Chev Truck
and a DVD on the 1990 Variety Bash with
Peter Brock and a Allan Jones and a team of
four 404s
Raffle prizes: First prize ($100 meal voucher
to Peter Moore’s Royal Mail Hotel) Basil
Van Dongen; Second prize (PCCV cloth
patch) Keith Millitt; Third prize (Wine) Peter
Cusworth; Fourth prize (Peugeot watch)
Peter Kinkade; Fifth prize (Julie Brae) PCCV
hat.
Award presentations were made by Phil
Torode- Wesburn Khanacross – Graham
Wallis Zac Edwards and Melanie Walker.
Deca 2009 – John Austin and Bianca
Austin, Bill Hamilton, Allan Upton,
Alexander Catto-Smith, Jeff Crotty, Rob
Cherry and Brendan Calder.
August Committee
Meeting
Held at Chateau Peugeot Clubrooms 17
August 2009
Present: Peter Kerr, Murray Knight, Kathryn
Wallis, David Jenkins, Tim Farmilo, John
Marriot, and Paul Watson by phone hookup
Apologies: Allan Horsley, Lael Lea, Greg
Park, John Walker, Graham Wallis, Richard
Davies, Geoff Crotty,
Business Arising: Ballarat visit to see the
metal pressing foundry – nothing done yet.
A local car club going who would like to
incorporate us with them. David to call John
Vagg to get further details.
Secretary’s Report: Correspondence
in: Invoice for printing August Torque;
Australian Classic Car re nominations for
Australian Classic Car Awards – call for
nominations in the next magazine; Telstra
re mobile plan; Membership renewals;
new members: Peter O’Rorke, Kevin Liston,
Warwick Etheridge, Andrew Holmes, Chris
Staff, Joshua Frichot. Moved by Tim that
these new members be accepted, seconded
Murray.
Treasurer’s Report: General A/c $23,248.82,
Events A/c $14,188.75, Term Deposit
$175,462.72. Payments for postage, Telstra
bill, MYOB registration, Printing. $200 for
Geoff Webber for copyright on 404 car
stickers. Moved Kathryn, seconded David
Event Secretary’s Report: yesterday’s trip
to Daylesford was a good outing, but very
windy and wet! The Elfin visit was a very
interesting night, but disappointing that
only 8 turned up. Coming up is Mornington
Peninsula highlights on September 13;
Euroa Show and Shine on October 4; visit
to Ivan Washington 11 October; Worm
Weekend October 25/26; November 1
Torquay;
Speakers for future meetings – Nulon
Additives– September; October Auction;
November AGM and Ctek. Paul to sound
out John and Helen Taylor regarding
another visit to instruct on fuel efficient
driving.
Competition Secretary’s Report: Slippery
Dip October 18.
Club Merchandise Report: A jacket similar
to the one David had, but with gold piping
was shown. Agreed to have the current
club logo on the jacket and go with the
new jacket. Watches – Tim to make contact
with other clubs. 404 tee shirt has been
ordered. Geoff has sent through two
examples of a 404 sticker design. Agreed to
go with the one Geoff had recommended.
Contact to be made with the person who
does Hank’s stickers. Paul to follow up
details. Lanyards – if we have none in stock,
Paul will find details of the supplier.
General Business: Discussion on having a
speaker at the AGM. Although the feeling
was that we didn’t need to have one,
because we have someone lined up for the
meeting, we would put them on early and
then proceed with our normal meeting
and AGM. Trophies to be organised for
the AGM. Murray to contact Jarrod. With
the raising of fees, we need to take this
to the AGM. Kathryn to put something in
the magazine. Decision on clubman and
clubwoman to be decided. Nominations
to be asked for with an insert to go into
Torque. Paul to organise. Member profile
has been working well. Tim to check
with Peter Cusworth re the names he has
coming up. Kathryn to write an article
for the magazine explaining what we are
proposing with the website. Dennis is
working on the new site. Raffle prizes – use
the slow moving merchandise, John to
bring along some bottles of wine. PO Box
to be redirected to a post office closer to
the club rooms. Tim to action. An issue of
not being able to hear in the clubrooms
has been raised by some members. There
is a hearing loop in the clubroom on the
south side of the room, but this would
require those talking from the stage to use
the microphone. This is to be encouraged.
Increased advertising in the magazine – to
be raised at the next meeting.

PEUGEOT TORQUE
SMALL TORQUE
Do you know your
Peugeots?
from David Dunsmuir
Answers to August Quiz
Photo 1 was a Peugeot Camelo
Concept (307) which later became the
307 in 2001.
Photo 2 was the Peugeot Promethee
Concept of 2001. The new Peugeot
Promethee is a concept car that
gives a flavour of Peugeot’s design
direction in the near future. Said Tod
Evans, Peugeot’s MD, ‘Promethee
incorporates a laboratory of ideas but
it is real enough to project us into
what’s possible tomorrow.’
The vehicle demonstrates the marque’s
new face and is powered by one of the
cleanest ever diesel engines in the UK
- Peugeot’s HDi unit with particulate
filter. The MPV-style body showcases
a variety of ideas including a new type
of sliding rear door and split level boot.
Bébé Torque
THE Peugeot Bébé from 1912 was a small
real car, not a cycle car cobbled together
with a motor cycle engine and bits of wire. The
prototype was designed by Bugatti who sold
the design to Peugeot.
The prototype is in the Schlumph Museum in
Mulhouse France and has the typical Bugatti
radiator.
Gordon Miller
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SALES TORQUE
Cars
604, 1979, BJK 108, registered to Feb.
2010. Rebuilt in late 90s and converted to
LP gas. Good body and paintwork. Nice
interior with velour upholstery. Sony sound
system with multiband AM/FM/MW radio/
cassette player, 10-stack CD and remote.
Extensive recent repairs done ($6000+)
including: new timing chains, guides
and tensioners; recond. heads (for gas);
automatic transmission rebuilt and modified
with electric kick-down (kick-down cable
no longer available). Brakes overhauled
12 months ago with rebuilt booster. Air
conditioner re-gassed. Comes with manuals
and several boxes of spare parts including
lights, electrical gear, gaskets, spare
muffler, steel wheel and tyre, and more.
Price $6000 with RWC. Phone Barry, 9402
0375, evenings please.
404 Sedan, 1968, 1800 cc fully rebuilt
engine with Zero km on it, new clutch.
Totally resleeved and relined Thermostable
best drum brakes ever built, Pedder
rebuilt struts, good gearbox, towbar etc
etc. This car is rustfree and in brand new
Universal Undercoat ready to be sprayed
any colour you wish. Brand new windscreen
plus selection of spares if required. This
is a near-complete project car Chassis
5081902, Engine 1154454X. Great value at
$1250... call Tony Ahearne, Rye 5985 8575
anytime
404 Peugeot Historic Rally Car, ’68
body, with 505 engine, dual throat Solex,
Electronic Ignition. Historic Rego 02350-H,
VIN 5550554, Eng No 980431X. Fully
tricked, hydraulic handbrake, light bar and
lotsa driving lights, with 6 * 14” Colway
rally tyres and rims plus 5 * 15” road tyres/
wheels. Reco front discs and booster, gas
shocks, twin front sway bars. Battery in
boot with cab mounted Isolation Switch.
Straight car, rust not an issue. Built by a
cocky from Cohuna, goes like a rocket.
$1500 Tony Ahearne Rye VIC 03 5985
8575 anytime. switched to mobi if out.
405, 1992 Silver, manual in need of a
new engine - a lovely clean car; AC; CD
player, central locking, no rego engine
number 075228 $750 and 1992 Red 405
automatic in need of a new transmission
; recently reco motor; great CD system,
some discoloration in the duco on the
boot but otherwise clean car; reg FIM
866 $750 They are both really nice cars
worthy of restoration Phone 56 681965 or
0400631458 or jcplameel@hotmail.com
403 Station wagon A piece of Peugeot
History. A rare model 59 (I think) eng
# 5059648. The body is a “renovators
delight” but the whole car is here, all those
pieces of trim, the rear doors, glass, tailgate
and rear end. I don’t believe they’re making
them anymore. A must for anyone with
one of these unique models to gain a few
spares. Will go to Sims if no intrest not
interested in big $$$ just to keep the dream
alive. Can arrange delivery (within reason)
but I’m not Pick-a-Part. Contact Dale
Horsley ph. 9435-5232.
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To place ‘Sales Torque’ advertisements
Forward your ad to JOHN KENNY 11 Lucerne St., Ashburton 3147 Vic
Phone: 9885 6442 or Email: pccvads@hotmail.com
NO LATER than the Wednesday after Torque closing (see pg 2). Ads are FREE.
All car advertisments MUST INCLUDE the CASH PRICE and the REGISTRATION
NUMBER, or if unregistered, the engine number (if no engine then chassis
number). If these are not included, the ad WILL NOT be placed.
405 SRDT, 1995. NCN680 - Reg to March
2010 with 240,000 Kms on the clock.
Dark blue with cloth interior, this is a well
maintained country car and will be sold
with RWC. Asking $5,000. Contact Milton
on 0419 406056
205 GTI, 1989. TUC735. Needs a bit of
TLC on both body and motor (running a bit
rough) fantastic interior and the makings of
a great car. $1,500 ono. Contact Gerald on
0422 023297
Wanted
404 seats for a 1968 404, brown with
rippled texture. Tim 0411 240 818
504 Light Bar. Does someone have a
bar upon which I could mount two driving
lights? Please call David Jenkins on 0418
971 892
Car Storage. Too many treasures and not
enough space! I’m looking for somewhere
to store my Peugeot 403. Infrequent access
required. Anywhere near Melbourne
considered although inner Eastern Suburbs
would be preferable. Please call David
Jenkins on 0418 971 892
Parts
EAI Car Club Specials - Contact
Stephen at European Auto Imports on 03
9899 6683
V6 conversion – 2.8 Volvo odd fire
engine, auto gearbox, LPG system, lines
& tank, good exhaust, radiator. $200 for
the lot. Ph. Steven Cusworth 5968 5254 or
0400 133 431.
505 GTi 15 inch alloys. 5 alloy wheels
in good nick with roadworthy tyres. $450.
Ph. Steven Cusworth 5968 5254 or 0400
133 431.
Free parts – 505 wagon plastic petrol
tank. 505 driver’s side front mudguard. 504
rear windscreen. Ph. Peter Cusworth 0409
797 023
Parts: Graham Guy from Bendigo has
retired from business and after many
decades of servicing and repairing
Peugeots. He now has his accumulated
stock of mostly new Peugeot parts for
sale and even the shelves that they sit on.
Although the list is to big to print in this
magazine it is fair to say that it covers the
403 404 504 and 505 spectrum. Graham
would prefer to sell the parts as one lot
but understands that there may be an
enthusiast out there who may be interested
in getting hold of some hard to get bits and
pieces for their Pug. A copy of the list has
been sent to the Secretary of the club and
will be available at the next club meeting or
contact Graham direct on 5446 9888.
403 Gear boxes (C3) and differentials. I
have a selection. Come and have a look. All
have been in dry storage for some years.
Please call David Jenkins on 0418 971 892
SOLD
see page 9

ACT
Melrose Peugeot
118-120 Melrose Dr
PHILLIP ACT 2606
PH: 02 6282 2311
FAX: 02 6282 2241
NSW
Alec Mildren Peugeot
555 Pacific Highway
ARTARMON NSW 2064
PH: 02 9413 3355
FAX: 02 9413 9133
SERVICE/PARTS:
22 Cleg Cleg Street
ARTARMON NSW 2064
PH: 02 9906 9906 1388 Service
PH: 02 9906 9906 7614 Parts
FAX: FAX: 02 9906 1296
Autosports Sutherland
668-670 Old Princes Highway
SUTHERLAND NSW 2232
PH: 02 8536 2888
FAX: 02 9545 5100
SERVICE/PARTS:
Unit 1/7 Marshall Road
KIRRAWEE NSW 2232
PH: 02 8536 2777
FAX: 02 9521 4155
Northside European
53 Pacific Highway
WAITARA NSW 2077
PH: 02 9487 4344
FAX: 02 9489 9137
SERVICE: SERVICE: As above
PARTS: 64-72 Pacific Hwy
WAITARA NSW 2077
PH: 02 9372 9372 3000
FAX: 02 9847 2244
Peter Warren Automotive
13 Hume Highway
WARWICK FARM NSW 2170
PH: 02 9828 8040
FAX: 02 9828 8041
Trivett City & Eastern
Suburbs
75-85 O’Riordan Street
ALEXANDRIA ALEXANDRIAA NSW 2015
PH: 02 8338 3999
FAX: FAX: 02 9383 9378
SERVICE: SERVICE:
75-85 O’Riordan Street
ALEXANDRIA ALEXANDRIAA NSW 2015
PH: 02 8338 3961
FAX: 02 8338 3936
PARTS: Unit 3/1 River Rd West
PARRAMATTA NSW NSW 2141
PH: 02 9841 8833
FAX: FAX: 02 9383 8855
Trivett Parramatta
42-64 Church Street
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
PH: 02 9841 8800
FAX: 02 9841 8922
SERVICE: Unit 2 Cnr Arthur St
& Tramway Avenue
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
PH: 02 9841 8979
FAX: 02 9841 4020
PARTS: Unit 3/1 River Rd West
PARRAMATTA NSW 2141
PH: 02 9841 8833
FAX: 02 9383 8855
PEUGEOT AUTHORISED DEALER NETWORK
Allan Mackay Autos
239 Argyle Street
MOSS VALE NSW 2577
PH: 02 4869 1100
FAX: 02 4869 1200
SERVICE/PARTS:
31 Garratt Street
Moss Vale NSW NSW 2577
PH: 02 4868 1011
FAX: 02 4869 4500 Service
FAX: 02 4869 4955 Parts
Baker Motors
478-486 Olive St
ALBURY NSW 2640
PH: 02 6041 8400
FAX: 02 6041 2401
Coles Car Sales
109 Woodlark Street
LISMORE LISMORE NSW 2480
PH: 02 6621 2728
FAX: 02 6621 2922
Jason Prestige
46 Dobney Avenue
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
PH: 02 6925 3211
FAX: 02 6925 3500
SERVICE/PARTS:
1 Pearson Street
WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650
PH: 02 6925 6825
FAX: 02 6925 6872
John Patrick Prestige Cars
169 Hastings River Drive
PORT MACQUARIE
NSW 2444
PH: PH: 02 6584 1800
FAX: 02 6584 6584 1813
Orange Motor Group
8 Gateway Crescent
ORANGE NSW 2800
PH: 02 6362 8100
FAX: 02 6361 4369
Sainsbury Automotive
1-5 Bourke Street
DUBBO NSW 2830
PH: 02 6884 6444
FAX: FAX: 02 6882 0460
Tamworth City Prestige
11-15 East Street
TAMWORTH NSW 2340
PH: 02 6766 5008
FAX: 02 6766 8243
SERVICE/PARTS:
311-315 Marius Street
TAMWORTH NSW 2340
PH: 02 6766 5008
FAX: 02 6766 8563
Central Coast Eurocars
325 Mann Street
GOSFORD NSW 2250
PH: 02 4324 2405
FAX: 02 4324 2187
Corban Automotive Group
46-48 Flinders St
WOLLONGONG NSW 2500
PH: 02 4229 9111
FAX: 02 4229 9644
Service FAX: 02 4229 9711
Regal Motors Newcastle
Cnr Hunter & Railway Sts
NEWCASTLE NSW 2302
PH: 02 4908 5555
FAX: FAX: 02 4908 5501
PARTS: 15 Nelson Rd
CARDIFF NSW 2285
PH: 02 4957 9100
FAX: 02 4957 9090
NT
Honeycombes Prestige
544 Stuart Highway
WINNELLIE NT 0820
PH: 08 8947 3888
FAX: 08 8947 3988
QLD
City Peugeot Brisbane
5 James St
FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
PH: 07 3000 5999
FAX: 07 3000 5900
PARTS: Shed 1, 29 Violet St
EAGLE FARM QLD 4009
PH: 07 3252 0161
FAX: 07 3252 3524
Zupps Prestige European
(Mt Gravatt)
1320-1332 Logan Road
MT GRAVATT QLD 4122
PH: 07 3243 8777
FAX: 07 3243 8799
All Wheel Drive Centre
Cnr Vernon & Louise Sts
ATHERTON QLD 4883
PH: PH: 07 4091 1555
FAX: 07 4091 3061
Service Service & Parts only dealer
Pickerings European
609-633 Sturt St
TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810
PH: 07 4726 5555
FAX: 07 4726 5444
Toowoomba Classic Autos
161 James Street
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
PH: 07 4638 3233
FAX: 07 4632 2002
Trinity Prestige
41 McLeod Street
CAIRNS QLD 4870
PH: 07 4050 5000
FAX: 07 4031 2041
SERVICE/PARTS:
94 McLeod Street
CAIRNS QLD 4870
PH: 07 4050 5000
FAX: 07 4031 2041
West Car Sales
45 Walker Street
BUNDABERG QLD 4670
PH: 07 4152 7355
FAX: 07 4152 7355
A. Cullen & Son
Old Bruce Highway
NAMBOUR QLD 4560
PH: 07 5441 9000
FAX: 07 5441 1380
Zupps Prestige European
65-67 Ferry Road
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
PH: 07 5561 6166 Service
FAX: 07 5561 6179
SERVICE/PARTS:
Case Street
SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
PH: 07 5561 6177 Service
PH: 07 5561 6149 Parts
FAX: FAX: 07 5561 6147
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With Peugeot’s Menu Price Service, you can enjoy true peace of mind. You start
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SA
Australian Motors (SA)
10 Goodwood Road
WAYVILLE SA 5034
PH: 08 8269 9500
FAX: 08 8271 9303
TAS
Launceston Peugeot
145 Invermay Road
LAUNCESTON TAS 7248
PH: 03 6331 6337
FAX: 03 6331 3243
SERVICE:
151-155 Invermay Road
LAUNCESTON TAS 7248
PH: 03 6323 0240
FAX: 03 6334 0288
Euro Central
118 Argyle Street
HOBART TAS 7001
PH: 03 6234 0200
FAX: 03 6234 0290
SERVICE: As above
PARTS: 35-43 Brisbane St
HOBART TAS 7001
PH: 03 6234 0200
FAX: 03 6234 0290
VIC
Booran Euro
37 Lonsdale Street
DANDENONG VIC 3175 3175
PH: 03 9794 6544
FAX: 03 03 9792 9792 9505 9505
Preston Motors Brighton
European
855-859 Nepean Hwy
BRIGHTON VIC 3186
PH: 03 9557 4488
FAX: 03 9557 4333
City Peugeot Melbourne
690 Elizabeth St
MELBOURNE MELBOURNEVIC VIC 3000
PH: 03 9341 4444
FAX: 03 9341 4455
SERVICE/PARTS:
562 Swanston St
CARLTON VIC 3053
PH: 03 9341 4466 Service
FAX: 03 9341 4413 Service
PH: 03 9341 4477 Parts
FAX: 03 9341 4484 Parts
Regan Motors
295 Whitehorse Road
BALWYN VIC 3103
PH: 03 9830 5322
FAX: 03 9888 5290
SERVICE/PARTS:
77 Auburn Road
HAWTHORN VIC 3122
PH: 03 9882 1388
FAX: 03 9882 9852
Bayford of South Yarra
435 Malvern Road
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
PH: PH: 03 8290 2888
FAX: 03 8290 2899
SERVICE: SERVICE: 55 55 Garden Street
SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141
PH: 03 8290 2888
FAX: 03 8290 2899
PARTS: 562 Swanston Swanston St
CARLTON VIC 3053
PH: 03 8290 2888
FAX: 03 8290 2899
Ballarat City European
1039-1045 Howitt St
WENDOUREE VIC 3355
PH: 03 5338 1335
FAX: 03 5339 3263
Hamilton City Motors
112 French Street
HAMILTON VIC 3300
PH: PH: 03 5572 1342
FAX: 03 5572 4510
McPherson Motors
7979-7985 Goulburn Valley Hwy
SHEPPARTON VIC 3631
PH: 03 5823 2100
FAX: 03 5823 2924
Simply Prestige
Princes Highway
TRARALGON WEST VIC 3844
PH: 03 5172 1100
FAX: FAX: 03 5173 7222
SERVICE/PARTS: As above
Rex Gorell Geelong
212-224 Latrobe Terrace
GEELONG VIC 3218
PH: 03 5244 6244
FAX: 03 5229 7423
WA
Allpike Peugeot
274 Scarborough Beach Road
OSBORNE PARK WA 6017
PH: PH: 08 9202 2999
FAX: 08 9202 2956
DVG Prestige Melville
170 Leach Highway
MELVILLE WA 6156
PH: 08 9317 2525
FAX: 08 9317 2699
SERVICE/PARTS:
80 Norma Road
MYAREE WA 6156
PH: 08 9317 2422 Service
FAX: 08 9330 1519 Service
PH: 08 9317 2466 Parts
FAX: 08 9330 6273 Parts
Russell Hall’s Bunbury
Auto Group
99 Forest Avenue
BUNBURY WA 6230
PH: 08 9780 9000
FAX: 08 9721 8620

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WE CARE FOR YOUR PEUGEOT AS MUCH AS YOU DO.
With Peugeot’s Menu Price Service, you can enjoy true peace of mind. You start with
a known price, and finish with your Peugeot serviced by people who are Peugeot
experts. People who are factory-trained to perform all the necessary checks and
services. People who love Peugeots. It’s the type of care that no-one else – except
maybe you - can match.