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The Herald Sun (Friday 19 August) and The Age (Saturday 20 August) have both given the new 3008 positive reviews. There is a video of the 3008 in action at www.drive.com.au/video

We have organised the Cup Weekend this year in Castlemaine. I have spoken to the Castlemaine Central Cabin Park (101 Barker Street) who has 7 cottages available for that weekend @ $154 per night and 5 cedar cabins @ $124 per night. Phone number is 5472 2160. Castle Motel (1 Duke Street) has 12 rooms … Read more

The response to this particular outing has been somewhat underwhelming but I would really encourage you to think about coming along. This is a fabulous opportunity to learn about the history of our fire-fighting services since the MFB was formed in 1891 in the very building which now houses the museum. YOU DON’T REALISE JUST … Read more

The 2017 French Car Festival will be held at Macleay Park, North Balwyn, on Sunday 1 October. Members will soon be hearing from committee members, inviting them to come along and make the day a great success. On the subject of the French Car Festival, does anyone know what happened to the banners we had … Read more

The guest speaker Bill Kiriakopoulos from Invision Lighting. Invision provides automotive bulbs (including LED bulb kits) headlight upgrades and headlight maintenance (such as treatment for discoloured headlights). See www.invisionsales.com Where: VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10). When: BBQ from 6.30pm. Meeting commences at 8pm. Non-members welcome.

Mr Aaron Thomas, National Brand Manager of Peugeot Australia has invited members of the Peugeot Car Club of Victoria to the formal release of the new Peugeot 3008. The event will be held at the HOLIDAY INN MELBOURNE AIRPORT from 5.30 to 6.30pm on Thursday 3 August 2017. Light refreshments will be provided. This viewing … Read more

The Eleanor Coppola movie Paris Can Wait stars an early 504 cabriolet, as well as some lovely French scenery, Roman viaducts and French food. You can see the trailer at And if you were thinking of buying a 504 coupe in race trim have a look at this racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/82064/peugeot-504-coupe-racecar [1] Links: —— [1] racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/82064/peugeot-504-coupe-racecar

A REPLICA OF  ‘TAIL END CHARLIE’ IS PARTICIPATING IN THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY RE-ENACTMENT OF 1957 MOBILGAS ROUND AUSTRALIA RALLY. FOR MORE DETAILS SEE WWW.TAILENDCHARLIETHETRACTOR.ORG [1]       Links: —— [1] www.tailendcharliethetractor.org

The guest speaker will be David Hosking, an upholsterer from Phillip Island, who is going to show us how to replace a roof lining. He also makes car covers. Where: VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10). When: BBQ from 6.30pm. Meeting commences at 8.00pm. And a reminder from CAMS to … Read more

Peugeot has revealed the the 3008DKR Maxi car it will use to chase a Dakar hat-trick next season. The link below came from Flash Flanagan via Phil Torode. www.speedcafe.com/2017/06/29/peugeot-reveals-new-dakar-rally-contender/ [1] Links: —— [1] www.speedcafe.com/2017/06/29/peugeot-reveals-new-dakar-rally-contender/