| Peter Janson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  New Zealander |
| Born | 10 April 1940 |
| Retired | 1992 |
| Australian Touring Car Championship | |
| Years active | 1973–92 |
Percy Pierre Gustaf "Peter" Janson (born 10 April 1940 in New Zealand) is an Australian socialite and former motor racing driver.
Janson was born in New Zealand, emigrating to England at a young age. In 1967, he moved to Australia and settled in Melbourne.[1]
Janson, who listed his occupation as "Gentleman", established a playboy penthouse in the Federal Hotel before moving to the Hotel Windsor. In the 1980s he moved to Rutherglen House. Janson is renowned for the parties he throws, and was a pioneer in transforming the Melbourne Cup into a major event on the Australian social calendar.[2][3]
- ^ "The intriguing world of Peter Janson" The Age 22 October 1989
- ^ City address often visited by powerbrokers and celebrities The Age 5 March 2013
- ^ Roaring good time at Janson's The Age 11 April 2013