the pugilist September 2013 Magazine of the Peugeot Car Club of NSW Inc Peugeot’s 208 GTi arrives in Australia Group chat: Drivers and groupies chat at the Peugeot display at the recent Shannons Sydney Classic. Old-fashioned country service Your Peugeot diesel specialist I We keep a large range of new and used Peugeots I Authorised Peugeot Dealership TAMWORTH CITY PRESTIGE, 1-5 Jewry Street, Tamworth 2340 Telephone (02) 6766 5008 Fax (02) 6766 8243 Mike Woods, Sales Manager Lucas Holloway, Sales Consultant 0428 490 823 0437 771 534 [email protected] [email protected] OUR ARMIDALE SERVICE CENTRE, 91 Markham Street, Armidale 2350 02 6774 9777 Ari Vatanen, embraced by his son Max. ing his son in action are in a way too close. I think that the wise thing behind the wheel. is you try to set back, stand back a little bit. He Ari is a very Max Vatanen has his own life. He is not Ari Vatanen, he is made his FIA Max Vatanen. And of course, his name gives European Rally him a certain pressure but it also gives him many Championship on opportunities.” worried manlast month’s Geko Max Vatanen finished 37th overall and 20th Now I know how Mrs Vatanen felt, says Ypres Rally, where in the ERC 2WD Championship classification in legend Ari he received words of encouragement from his Belgium driving a Renault Twingo R2 on what Legendary rally driver Ari Vatanen has spoken famous father Ari Vatanen, the 1981 world was his first event on asphalt. He’s targeting fur- about the emotions he experiences when watch- champion. ther appearances in the ERC in the future. “It is very tough for a father when you are — from ERC News The cover waiting at the end of a special stage,” Vatanen Sr said in an interview on the Inside ERC pro- It’s not the all-conquering The GTis were the real stars at last Big shoes to fill: gramme. “Is he there, is he coming? Now I realise 205 T16 Group A monster that his father month’s star-studded Sydney launch of how difficult the life of my wife has been over the was famous for—it’s a Renault Twingo—but the 208 GTi in Centennial Park last few decades.” there’s still time for Max Vatanen to move to Picture: Simon Craig He continued: “When you are a father, you Peugeots in the future. Inside this issue President’s report page 4 Club Diary page 5 Things to do page 6 Club information page 8 Peugeot News page 9 2014 Pageant in QLD page 11 GTi Experience page 12 Life is a 172R page 14 208 GTi released page 18 Peugeot diplomacy page 20 305 soldiers on page 21 Memory Lane page 24 In the workshop page 25 PUGILIST | 3 President’s Report AGM results I visited our club’s display at the Shannon’s Sydney Classic 2013 on 18 August at Eastern Creek and was impressed with the range of cars on display. Some members with their cars had not been to the display previously. Robert Oakman with Ruth had his trusty 203 sedan; Geoff McHardy with Cathy had his 403 ute; John Baird with Giua had his trophy winning 404; Robert Crosland with Enes had his rare 1800cc 504 with Malaysian number plates under the H plates; Peter McCabe with his beloved Mi16; Rod Piggott with the 404; Helen and Neale with Sally the 306 rallye; Colin Spencer with another beautiful 306 S16; and Anton Okorn with the trak yellow 504. I had allocated the tickets for the display at the French Humming along: Ross Berghofer checking out a LHD Hummer for size. Car Day. Particularly pleasing about the day was that Peugeot was allocated spaces adjacent to the Ross Berghofer the club funds. If a member is prepared to assist, beautiful cars of Renault and Citroën. please let us know. The position does not neces- At the display I noticed that there were lots HE 2013 ANNUAL general meeting was sarily require attendance at club or committee of men without grey hair and without wrinkled held on 7 August and I am proud to let meetings. These days the job can be done by faces. Where are these people in the car club Tyou know that once again I was elected internet and emails, but documentation will have movement? They are not with our club. It seems (unopposed) as the club president. I am quite to be prepared for audit purposes. This position that generally they are not interested in joining honoured to accept that position. is critical to the continuing success of our club. clubs as we understand them. Other committee positions were filled and I Geoff McHardy’s election as secretary is in I mentioned French Car Day in the July presi- offer my congratulations to my fellow committee name only, he will administer the club’s data- dent’s report and indicated that the accounts were people—however, the position of treasurer was base of members. So a secretary is required for being prepared. Well, the club made a nice profit not filled. the other duties, such as club correspondence on the day which will go into the club’s kitty and Club receipts and payments are being pro- and minutes. The committee is considering for- be credited against the time when in the future cessed. I assure you that club funds are secure, mally dividing the position into two, but this will the weather makes the day a disaster. safely deposited in an NAB account and account- require an amendment to the club’s constitution In the meantime, keep on Pugging on. able. But our club is without someone to manage to formalise any changes. Burwood Spring Festival 22 September HE CLUB HAS been invited to the the Burwood SES. CMC judges will be in attendance for the Burwood Spring Festival Show and Shine Entry is open to vehicles that are 20 or more many prizes on offer. Tat Burwood Park in Burwood on Sunday, years old, unless it is a street machine, hot rod or You must submit an entry form by the 9 Sept 22 September. special interest vehicle or motor cycle. to enter. The form is available on our website: The Show and Shine is being run by Burwood Entry is via Park Rd from Rowley St from www.peugeotclub.asn.au/2013burwoodentry.pdf Council and entry is $10, with proceeds going to 7am to 9:30am. ALSO IN SYDNEY NOW OASIS Tuesday 3 September Reg Short ave you been on an OASIS Run? Parts for Peugeot, Renault, Citroën and Alfa Romeo They are run by the Morris Minor Carrying the largest stock of parts for these marques in Australia. HPicnic Club and our club is invited. Club discount on production of current membership card. Mail order. September’s OASIS Run will be to the Bradman Museum in Bowral. 321 Middleborough Rd Unit 3/10 Pioneer Ave We’ll meet at McDonald’s at Narellan at 9:45am. Box Hill VIC 3128 Thornleigh NSW 2120 Guided tours ase $14 each.. Ph: (03) 9899 6683 Ph: (02) 9481 8400 Lunch will be at Mittagong RSL in Fax: (03) 9890 2856 Fax: (02) 9484 1900 the bistro, at approx 12:45pm, just off [email protected] www.eai.net.au Bessemer St, Mittagong. 4 | PUGILIST Stuff to do October meeting 2 October Doug Smith Mondial—along with other classic vehicles and motorbikes. HE OCTOBER Meeting will be held The Shannons Showroom is at 65 Reserve at the Shannons Showroom in St Rd, St Leonards. For those that have not been TLeonards—so members can view the before, the carpark entrance is on the left, just cars that will be in the Shannons October past the roundabout with Frederick St on Reserve Auction, from 7pm-ish. Rd. If you find yourself at the entrance to Royal Cars that will be up for auction include a North Shore Hospital, you’ve just missed the 1960 Studebaker Hawk, a number of different driveway. types of Mercedes, 1969 Mazda R100, 1925 This is always a good night so I’m looking Willys Overland, 1965 Ford Galaxie, 1985 Ferrari forward to seeing a good turnout. Clarendon Classic Rally 15 September Geoff McHardy YDNEY ANTIQUE Machinery Club, Inc. has invited us to the annual Clarendon SClassic Rally display on 15th September at Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW. There will be stationary engines and tractor displays all weekend, along with vintage cars & bikes, working trucks and displays of antique tools & equipment Food & drinks will be available. Some of the features listed in their flyer include David Brown tractors, Austral Engines, plus 50 Years of Mack Trucks in Australia. There will be a tractor and vehicle trek on Sunday morning. For further information please contact Steven Muscat 0418 453 203 or check out their website at www.sydneyantiquemachineryclub.com Oil, Steam & Kerosene — 12-13 Oct Proudly Supported By Hunter Valley Gardens Simon Craig with sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era. The Museum is located at 86 Menangle HE Campbelltown Steam & Road, Menangle Park—about 4km from Machinery Museum hold two Open Day Campbelltown. Tweekends a year, May and October. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, $5 for There is one coming up on 12-13 October and pensioners and $25 for a family ticket. our club is invited. Free parking and BBQ facilities are available. The Museum houses a unique collection of Hot and cold food and drinks are for sale, along vintage steam and internal combustion agricul- with various arts and crafts stalls, if the free tural and industrial engines.