Arthur's Love of Cars
Many of his friends recall Arthur's passion for Peugeot cars, imported from France. His first cars, however, were British made , or assembled in Australia from components shipped from England.
Arthur engendered in the author of this website, and his brother, an appreciation of quality British and European cars. He took them to several Melbourne Motor Shows.
He also introduced them to motor racing at Fishermens Bend racing track , Port Melbourne, and motor car hill-climbing competitions at the Rob Roy track , east of Melbourne.
Arthur engendered in the author of this website, and his brother, an appreciation of quality British and European cars. He took them to several Melbourne Motor Shows.
He also introduced them to motor racing at Fishermens Bend racing track , Port Melbourne, and motor car hill-climbing competitions at the Rob Roy track , east of Melbourne.
Arthur introduced this website author and his brother to the magnificent Exhibition Building in Melbourne,
above, when he took them to see their first motor shows. The vast space of the main hall (right) appeared as Ali Baba's cave, full of gleaming and polished treasures - the latest model cars and models of cars not yet released. It was the first time the brothers had been up close to wonders such as a Rolls Royce. |
Arthur's first car was a Morris 850 Tourer. However, not long after he bought it, WWII broke out and the little Morris spent several years in storage on blocks in the garage of the family home at 3 Heatherbrae Ave., Glenhuntly.
A few years after the war, Arthur purchased a new Austin A40 Devon. He struggled for a time, deciding between the Austin and what his heart desired, an MG Saloon. His head prevailed , with the Austin obviously being a more suitable choice for everyday driving.
In 1952, he bought the Devon's successor, an Austin A40 Somerset.
The purchase was made in London at the start of a tour of Britain and Europe.
After covering more that 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometres) the car was shipped to Australia, and served Arthur well for several years. He then entered the world of Peugeots!
Arthur's early cars are shown below.
A few years after the war, Arthur purchased a new Austin A40 Devon. He struggled for a time, deciding between the Austin and what his heart desired, an MG Saloon. His head prevailed , with the Austin obviously being a more suitable choice for everyday driving.
In 1952, he bought the Devon's successor, an Austin A40 Somerset.
The purchase was made in London at the start of a tour of Britain and Europe.
After covering more that 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometres) the car was shipped to Australia, and served Arthur well for several years. He then entered the world of Peugeots!
Arthur's early cars are shown below.