Landmaster And Ambassador Picture Gallery

anjan_c2007 · 7th August 2008, 10:05

Amit V8 lovely original Amby picture from 1979-80.
Lovely memories from you Superselect.
I am posting some pictures for memories of Ambassadors.

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This is an advertisement from 1961
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This one is a black Mark I parked in Teen Murti House on 28th May 1964, when the late J.L. Nehru's funeral cortège was leaving his residence for Shanti Van. Incidentally the first ever manufactured Mark II Ambassador (a black one) was gifted to the late Mr J.L. Nehru by HM in early 1964 a few months before his sad demise

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This is a Mark II advertisement from 1971

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These two are Mark 4 advertisements from February 1979

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This is a 1983 advertisement for the Hindustan Porter(the brand name Ambassador was done away with for this variant)

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Cover Story in Auto India for the Ambassador(a rare feat as most auto journalists keep a safe distance from this great big car)

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Inside page featuring technical details of the Ambassador in Auto India

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A 1994 advertisement of an Ambassador Nova

musicmanaman · 7th August 2008, 10:12

Hi Anjan,

Those are some nice old aticles you have put up, kind of nostalgic. I had never seen a interior snap of the Hindustan Porter before.

Jay · 7th August 2008, 16:43

@ Aah78 : This is with reference to Post #12, My post has been merged with another post by someone else, guess with JayD's post. Could you sort that out please.
Edit from aah78: Sorry, cannot unmerged now but have marked out the discrepancy in your post.

Saw this Landmaster a few days back...

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Rudra Sen · 7th August 2008, 17:55

Such a well maintained car but why that bonnet is not sitting tight?

karlosdeville · 7th August 2008, 17:59

One of the best Ive seen in a long time, barring the hideous upholstry. The bonnet is probably just not shut fully that's all.

JayD, did you notice the steering wheel?

Steeroid · 7th August 2008, 18:24

I've sat in this landmaster that Jay posted. Immaculate!

EDIT: But it had the IVORY steering wheel then - still without the horn ring, though.

Jay · 7th August 2008, 18:51

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

One of the best Ive seen in a long time, barring the hideous upholstry. The bonnet is probably just not shut fully that's all.

Yup the upholstry seemed out of place. The bonnet wasnt shut fully.
Saw an Ambassador - Avigo recently, black colour...

anjan_c2007 · 7th August 2008, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicmanaman

Hi Anjan,

Those are some nice old aticles you have put up, kind of nostalgic. I had never seen a interior snap of the Hindustan Porter before.

Hi musicmanaman thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

Saw this Landmaster a few days back

Jay, this is a clean car with too much originality. Its a 1954/55 example as there are no semaphores,there are white dials on the Smiths instruments and so on.The gear lever is original.
The upholstery need some original touches.

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Jay · 7th August 2008, 21:53

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Jay, this is a clean car with too much originality. Its a 1954/55 example as there are no semaphores,there are white dials on the Smiths instruments and so on.The gear lever is original.
The upholstery need some original touches.

Thats exactly why i stopped by to take a pic of it anjan.
May be Steer can give more inputs about it as he's seen the car in person and sat in it too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

@ Aah78 : This is with reference to Post #12, My post has been merged with another post by someone else, guess with JayD's post. Could you sort that out please.
Edit from aah78: Sorry, cannot unmerged now but have marked out the discrepancy in your post.

Well, i have no problem with the post, Just did'nt want JayD to feel bad about it. Anyways, no problemo.

and thanks.

Cyrus43 · 11th August 2008, 22:51

Here is the Landmaster Owned by the owner of National Garage. Mechanically, the car is RUBBISH. And originality wise too it aint anything great. Have a look.

anjan_c2007 · 11th August 2008, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Here is the Landmaster Owned by the owner of National Garage. Mechanically, the car is RUBBISH. And originality wise too it aint anything great. Have a look.

The car is whimsically redone. Amby somewhere and Landy somewhere (bumpers and bodyshell of a Landy). This car was featured in Autocar India magazine a few years back.

karlosdeville · 11th August 2008, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

The car is whimsically redone. Amby somewhere and Landy somewhere (bumpers and bodyshell of a Landy). This car was featured in Autocar India magazine a few years back.

Yup, it is the same car. It is often visible in the showroom of National Garage. Id never seen it up close and it looks dissapointing. Even the engine appears to be OHV.

Cyrus43 · 11th August 2008, 23:14

We picked the car up at 5 30 in the morning and the car woudnt start. Then, when it finally started, it just woudnt idle. Then, it woudnt go into First. And second..And third. Then it woudnt go into revese. The Clutch is really bad. I dont know how the guy drives it. And to add insult to injury, the ignition coil stopped working so we had to use my extra coil from my car and start it. Then, the Carb was really chocked and jammed. Finally i got frustrated and set the car at a faster engine speed and got it back.

anjan_c2007 · 12th August 2008, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Yup, it is the same car. It is often visible in the showroom of National Garage. Id never seen it up close and it looks dissapointing. Even the engine appears to be OHV.

Yes Karl the engine is the Ambassador's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

We picked the car up at 5 30 in the morning and the car woudnt start. Then, when it finally started, it just woudnt idle. Then, it woudnt go into First. And second..And third. Then it woudnt go into revese. The Clutch is really bad. I dont know how the guy drives it. And to add insult to injury, the ignition coil stopped working so we had to use my extra coil from my car and start it. Then, the Carb was really chocked and jammed. Finally i got frustrated and set the car at a faster engine speed and got it back.

Cyrus do you mean you were going to test drive this Land/Ambmaster with the intent of buying it? What was the asking price?

JayD · 12th August 2008, 23:55

Man!! The grey landy is just Awesome!!! Mera number kab aayega??

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

JayD, did you notice the steering wheel?

Oh yes!! Wot say Karl??

7th August 2008, 10:05	#31
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,714 Thanked: 22,964 Times View My Garage	Ambassadors in the print media since 1961 Amit V8 lovely original Amby picture from 1979-80. Lovely memories from you Superselect. I am posting some pictures for memories of Ambassadors. This is an advertisement from 1961 This one is a black Mark I parked in Teen Murti House on 28th May 1964, when the late J.L. Nehru's funeral cortège was leaving his residence for Shanti Van. Incidentally the first ever manufactured Mark II Ambassador (a black one) was gifted to the late Mr J.L. Nehru by HM in early 1964 a few months before his sad demise This is a Mark II advertisement from 1971 These two are Mark 4 advertisements from February 1979 This is a 1983 advertisement for the Hindustan Porter(the brand name Ambassador was done away with for this variant) Cover Story in Auto India for the Ambassador(a rare feat as most auto journalists keep a safe distance from this great big car) Inside page featuring technical details of the Ambassador in Auto India A 1994 advertisement of an Ambassador Nova
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7th August 2008, 10:12	#32
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	Hi Anjan, Those are some nice old aticles you have put up, kind of nostalgic. I had never seen a interior snap of the Hindustan Porter before.
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7th August 2008, 16:43	#33
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	@ Aah78 : This is with reference to Post #12, My post has been merged with another post by someone else, guess with JayD's post. Could you sort that out please. Edit from aah78: Sorry, cannot unmerged now but have marked out the discrepancy in your post. Saw this Landmaster a few days back... Last edited by aah78 : 7th August 2008 at 21:45. Reason: See note.
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7th August 2008, 17:55	#34
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,762 Thanked: 6,883 Times View My Garage	Such a well maintained car but why that bonnet is not sitting tight?
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7th August 2008, 17:59	#35
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,178 Thanked: 19,494 Times View My Garage	One of the best Ive seen in a long time, barring the hideous upholstry. The bonnet is probably just not shut fully that's all. JayD, did you notice the steering wheel?
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7th August 2008, 18:24	#36
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,025 Thanked: 2,757 Times	I've sat in this landmaster that Jay posted. Immaculate! EDIT: But it had the IVORY steering wheel then - still without the horn ring, though. Last edited by Steeroid : 7th August 2008 at 18:25.
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11th August 2008, 22:51	#40
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Here is the Landmaster Owned by the owner of National Garage. Mechanically, the car is RUBBISH. And originality wise too it aint anything great. Have a look. Attached Thumbnails
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11th August 2008, 23:14	#43
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	We picked the car up at 5 30 in the morning and the car woudnt start. Then, when it finally started, it just woudnt idle. Then, it woudnt go into First. And second..And third. Then it woudnt go into revese. The Clutch is really bad. I dont know how the guy drives it. And to add insult to injury, the ignition coil stopped working so we had to use my extra coil from my car and start it. Then, the Carb was really chocked and jammed. Finally i got frustrated and set the car at a faster engine speed and got it back.
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