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Old 28th February 2020, 21:59   #1456
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Re: Landmaster And Ambassador Picture Gallery

Found near the local scrap yard. Probably came hunting for parts. Parts of older Ambassadors (especially cosmetic parts) are getting scarce and no local dealer is stocking them

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Old 3rd March 2020, 10:28   #1457
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This Landmaster made its debut after restoration at the Jaipur Rally

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Old 5th March 2020, 20:49   #1458
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My new acquisition - 1979 Ambassador Mark 4!
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Old 1st April 2020, 19:16   #1459
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My most recent acquisition (almost).
This late 90's amby belongs to my uncle who let me drive and take care of it since he doesn't have the time to do so. (we're both petrol heads)

This amby was restored around 3 years ago. A nissan CD17 engine swap was done. I believe this is a rare engine swap for an amby. Any suggestions on how i can procure parts like oil and fuel filter for it?

Its got a decent single stage paint job done. Lots of rust around the door jambs and hinges which really bothers me. Any idea how one would go around fixing all the rust and how much it'd cost?

Other than that it runs and drives great and is a really really fun car to drive. I'd love pointers on how to maintain and keep it in tip top condition cause im new to old cars
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Ambassador, like its then competitor the Premier Padmini launched a shortlived "Economy" model during 1987 to 1989, though it was not badged as such. Mainly aimed at fleet operators, this variant was soon withdrawn for unknown reasons. It had black, powder coated bumpers, front grille, headlight rims, taillight covers and also the number plate light. Though as can be seen, it came with chrome hubcaps and also had a chrome horn ring and many other usual chrome "frills" as seen in the images. Incidentally, the Morris Cowley of the 1950's, a no frills, cheaper version of the Morris Oxford Series II (our Landmaster) had no horn rings as a cost cutting measure.

The images (poor image quality though) are from the TV serial "Mr Yogi" (telecast in 1989 with 13 episodes), produced and directed by Ketan Mehta, and starred Late Mohan Gokhale (seen in some of the images), Late Om Puri and others.

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Yesteryear shots of Marikar Motors - premiere HM dealer network in Kerala.
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Yesteryear shots of Marikar Motors - premiere HM dealer network in Kerala.
Thanks for sharing. Brings back old memories.

Can one of you identify the white car ? Does not seem to be a Contessa though. The image is of low resolution so can't zoom to check.

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Amby in Rally Kit

Ammbys in Rally ?? Eyebrows used to be tightly knitted even in its halcyon days.

Here's one fully Rally kitted Amby Mark 4

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Indian Military entry along with the Jonga's and Jeeps

Pic Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1604111349830073/

Even veteran Rally Driver/Race Drive Vicky Chandhok confirmed that he drove one fully prepared Amaby in the 1st Himalayan Rally and completed the rally amoung top layer of finishers - competeing with the Mitsubishi Starion and Audi Quattaros etc

Even veteran Rally Driver/Race Drive Vicky Chandhok confirmed that he drove one fullt prepare Amaby in the 1st Himalayan Rally ever and completed the rally amoung top finishers - competeing with the Mitsubishi Starion and Audi Quattaros etc
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Lockdown special pics of Ambassador and Ambassador Nova.

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Here are the pictures of 1:20 scale model of Ambassador that I made from
waste card board, plastic wrapper, bottle cap etc. All parts made from waste materials.


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Old 26th May 2020, 12:47   #1469
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South Indian actor Mohal Lal's Mark 4 - safely parked at home along with his newer exotics!

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Also attaching his Contessa - notice the registration numbers. His latest Toyota LC bears 2255 on the number plate.
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South Indian actor Mohal Lal's Mark 4 - safely parked at home along with his newer exotics!

Good to know that my favourite actor still owns my favourite car. Is this car parked in Trivandrum?
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