HM Ambassador - 40 year review

[Rudra Sen]

Originally Posted by Psycho

Anyway hats off to you for maintaining a beauty like that and God help me find that Stainless Steel Tube Bender ...

Psycho we need to do it. Whatever it may take.

Originally Posted by Dippy

That rear wiper looks cool on your car the interiors are simply outta this world. Hope to see the car in person someday

Please land up in Bangalore Dippy for a break. We'll have a great time.

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

beleive me with a car like dat , atleast i wouldnt want to sleep in the hotels!

N_C I didn't have enough to take a hotel. Sleeping inside the car is not that great.

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

loved the front nd back snaps (with the foreground and back ground out of focus). BTW, which road is that??

Out of focus background is due to 200mm focal length lens. It was on Bangalore-Chennai highway, near Kolar.

Originally Posted by aah78

A couple of months back when I was in India, my cousin Aditya & I dragged my dad to the HM/Mitsubishi showroom in Mahim to get a test-drive of the new Avigo.

I have not tried Avigo. They've tried something but looks half hearted to me.

Originally Posted by shravan316

BTW, you still owe me a ride in the Amby!!

Yes my friend but I need to to see for that. Isn't it?

Originally Posted by F 50

And thanks to give me inspiration to complete review of my car of 50000+ kms. i dont get time to complete it man.

Go for it Priyank (see, I remember the name now). I'm sure it'll bea great one.

Originally Posted by .anshuman

try removing the covers,the car looks a mini rover from front angle

Point taken. Will do it in next shoot.

Originally Posted by rtech

Seriously, you are one crazy fella!!

Is this the current feeling after spending some time with me in Bangalore?

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

If one in his twenties has to pick up a car and show proudly to his grand children,

We'll see as we go along. My kids love my Amby.

Originally Posted by aadix

the interiors are pure leather? or art leather?

Art leather called Bilbo. Don't know if this is still there in the market. Didn't have money for leather.

Originally Posted by v12

looks even better than an Army Generals black Amby.

Actually one army major told me the same.

Originally Posted by ajmat

will we see the Optra around in 2045?

No hope in hell Ajmat. But I need to tell you my future plans over our scot friends.

Originally Posted by ported_head

Where did the Contessa come in to the picture?

Priyank, I bought that to get parts for Amby.

Originally Posted by Jaggu

next time around am gonna flick that baby at the rides

So when next pal?

Originally Posted by iceman91

and as i have heard your sound system i know that this one too will be upto its mark

Yet to improve Amit. It's still not there.

Originally Posted by Samurai

This is not a car review, this is a Love Story!I

My my. Don't tell me it's that sloppy a story. But thanks for the comment Sir.

Originally Posted by GTO

P.S. You just had to have been with a black label when writing this. Admit it.

Cutty Sark, J&B, Talisker, Glenlivet...Black Label is only when I meet you bud.

Originally Posted by speedsatya

pennzoil Blue coral (i hope its right), are doing their job very well.

Add Eagle1, F1 and Softt99..

Originally Posted by Aditya

Getting to see this car alone, should make a trip to Bangalore worthwhile.

Come fast Adi. You can also check how's your brother doing also.

[heavy_foot]

OMG how did i miss out on this thread the review is amazing......shows the real passion in you for that amby...and the pics should be on some calender ...its as good as perfection....and your patience is also exceptional.....

[Revvmaster]

Ok ok... i have been fired by Rudra for not posting my comments... but a phone conversation later everything is settled... i hope.

Rudra... this car just reminds me of one song.... "born to be wild". I have to say with great respect, this is the best amby i have ever seen in my 22 years on mother earth. The detailing is evident.... it in one line can be termed... "Subtle yet smart". Even if you were to go to a party where the lowest price car is an S-class, trust me, you really wouldn't feel outta place. The way it has been done is nothing short of what i've always had in my mind to do if i had a classic black car.... sadly the finance part currently doesn't let me indulge into my plans just yet.

As dippy and addy have already pointed out, this car alone beckons us to take a trip down-south to Bangalore.

Hats off to the greatest car restorer! Hats off to the greatest car polish master! Hats off to the greatest photographer! And hats off to the greatest teacher of life and cars... on team-bhp!

Revv

P.S. One thing is for sure... bangy boys certainly have better cars than us mumbaiites. I bow to thee.

[nikibusa]

Very Very well maintained car Rudra.Though i am really not into the amby's and the fiat's bu liked the over all appeal the vehicle has as of today.

[Neel]

Guess you should be able to take over HM for a fresh 50 years...

This one was really inspiring...

[mahi0375]

Hi, I have seen a Ambassador with big tyre on it......I think it is 215 or 225 ........but poor paint job..........Have any one seen it (chennai)???Is it possible to put 215 or 225 tyre on Ambassador.



Regards,

[maedi]

Dude, rocking review! As mentioned earlier, this is right up there with the best!

It's great to see such passion and attention to detail...would it be possible for me to come by your place sometime and check the amby out in person? love the stuff you've done to this....hats off man!

[Rudra Sen]

My pleasure. Give me a few days time. I'll send you a pm.

[artofzen]

Rudra sir,

One of my friends who is a bif time ambassador fan in far away trivandrum(he is not into TBHP yet) is using your car's pic as his wall paper.

[moralfibre]

Hey Rudra... sorry got late to read and respond to your simply fanta fabulous car and review.... I would love to restore a beetle like that... would definately consult you before that... dont have words to describe the car... you deserve that peg of scotch to think...

[v1p3r]

wow!!
wow!!
wow!!
WOW!!!

[Edmund]

I know i'm late......very late!.......but i know its never too late for something like this!!!
Very simply put.......i can bet my life that I'll never see a better kept, better loved or better lived Amby than yours......... the review is beautiful....the car is a gem....the man who owns it has love......
Rudra..... a toast to your dedication and love for your machine!!!
One day i want a drive in it.........

[islero]

Mr. Rudra, I'm in love with your car, so much that I've saved every pic of it that youve ever posted in this site!!!( hope you dont mind.....)

Its truly the dream ambassador for anyone and you maintain it so well!!!!

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Cutty Sark, J&B, Talisker, Glenlivet...Black Label is only when I meet you bud.

Old Whiskey and Old Cars........you really do live your life kingsize, Rudra.

Hope to look you up the next time am in BLR...

[kphilip]

Rudra sir,That amby owes u a life time.Do u have a K&N filter installed on it??Just saw the sticker infront.. That's y asked!!! Awesome reviewabout the best amby in the world!!Hats Off to u!!