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History

The Mitsubishi 4wd Owners’ Club of WA was established in 1986 following an advertisement in the Sunday Times seeking the interest of Pajero owners’ in forming a club. The primary objective was to facilitate the exchange of information and skills among members with a view to the promotion of social interchange, the enjoyment of responsible four wheel motoring and the safe operation of vehicles.


The membership in the first year was forty-one Pajero owning families. It was a busy year for the inaugural Committee. The Club became an Incorporated Body under the Government Act. A Constitution was formed, a Code of Ethics developed and very soon it was realised that training of driver’s was essential. The convoy procedure was developed and Trip Leader instructions were set out to ensure the safety of all drivers and their passengers.


Little was understood about radio communications or what equipment was necessary for the recovery of a vehicle. A list of mandatory equipment to be carried in all vehicles on every run was given to members and training days became regular features.


In the coming months and through out Silver Anniversary year there will be regular additions to the History Section as I read and research the early years of the Club. Contributions from members with knowledge of those years will be welcomed.

Stella Weldon

Club Historian