The club began in 1966 with 2 cars - a 1930 Ford and a 1926 T model Ford, and 5 members.
The club takes its name from the winged horse of greek mythology.
Pegasus was a flying horse in greek mythology. Pégasos means strong.
Minutes of the meeting held at the home of Mr. D. Bruce to form a Hot Rod Club on 28-2-66 Present: Andrew Counsill, Robert Freeman, Ken Smith, Keith Harman, Doug Bruce, Ian Simpson (apologies), John Wilson (apologies). 1. Resolved that those present are agreed to become foundation members of a hot rod club, carried 2. Resolved that the club be called the "Pegasus Rod and Custom Club", carried 3. Election of Office Bearers President - D Bruce, nominated R Freeman, seconded Ken Smith Vice President - K Smith, nominated Keith Harman, seconded R Freeman Secretary - Keith Harman, nominated Andrew Councell, seconded R Freeman Treasurer - R Freeman, nominated Ken Smith, seconded A Councell VHRA Delegate - D Bruce, nominated Keith Herman, seconded A Councell