Landmaster And Ambassador Picture Gallery

anjan_c2007 · 12th May 2009, 19:50

An Ambassador taxi spending its very last moments as a car. its being dismantled in Mullick Bazar, Kolkata.The people told me that the car is broken and totally dismantled in 45 minutes to one hour.

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Here's another Ambassador taxi being pushed for the last time and to ultimately fade into oblivion in the Mullick bazar, Kolkata.

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godog · 16th May 2009, 14:04

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Please view some famous Indian websites that display used cars for sale.I found some good ones with pictures but forget the city these were advertised from.

Trivandrum, Cochin and Chennai :(

Ashley Nair · 1st June 2009, 22:37

Right. It is a mark 1 and not a mark 2. It's a joy to see the beauty back in it's glory. Sadly, most of the mark 1s have been converted into mark 4s as they end plying as taxis.

girishpv · 1st June 2009, 23:00

This 1979 Mk3 for sale in Calicut

canonball · 2nd June 2009, 10:56

Seems the the body on this Mk3 has been replaced with a Mk4. The windshield wiper setup is Mk4.

predatorwheelz · 2nd June 2009, 11:42

I had posted pictures of a Mk3 and a Mk2 that had come for scrapping. Both were in pretty original condition, Mk3 even had a CF done till 2010.

Last checked, the Mk2 has been scrapped. Mk3 is still looking for takers. Here's the link:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ml#post1317272

dhrishikesh · 15th June 2009, 17:44

Hi all,

In the last week, spotted an Ambassador Mark II in Kolhapur !!
Still has got an original petrol engine, vehicle is in running condition; used only on Sundays by the owner. The car is from Belbaug area.
Don't know the year !!!
what will be the year this car has been manufactured ??

dhrishikesh · 15th June 2009, 19:37

Here are the pics of Ambassador Mark II

anjan_c2007 · 15th June 2009, 20:18

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

Here are the pics of Ambassador Mark II

Quite original looks.A good example.The headlight rings and the tail lights are not original, in the otherwise original body and its ornamentation. Even the cream paint seems original, maybe.

dhrishikesh · 16th June 2009, 20:27

@ anjan_c2007
Are the ornamentation on Ambassador Mark II are original ???
Hrishikesh.

anjan_c2007 · 16th June 2009, 22:48

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

@ anjan_c2007
Are the ornamentation on Ambassador Mark II are original ???
Hrishikesh.

Yes dhrishikesh other than the tail light covers (Mark 3/4 ish, but not even OE on the Mark 3/4) and the headlight rings (borrowed from the Mahindra CJ series or the 540DP) , the car is very original.As I said even the paint may be original. A picture of the dash and upholstery would have been ideal for us to view.

dhrishikesh · 17th June 2009, 09:01

When I have gone to take the pics of this Amby, the owner was not there i.e. he is out of station. Therefore I have been able to take the pics. First he is refusing for taking the pics.
Will try for interior & dash board pics next time.
Thanks for the valuable reply.
Regards,
Hrishikesh

dhrishikesh · 18th June 2009, 12:14

There is one old Ambassador in Dadar !!!
I used to see it back from my school days, will post the pics soon.

anjan_c2007 · 18th June 2009, 20:07

This one has some heavy metal mod jobs done on it and is rotting by the roadside. Sorry for the picture quality.

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Stanher · 18th June 2009, 21:41

I rarely fall for Ambys......BUT I don't mind stopping to look at a nice, original early example now and then.
Here is a decent Amby mk1 I spotted parked the other day. 'looks all original barring the number and maybe the engine as well.

The funny part about this car is it has the OHV badges either side, fixed the other way around! Such that it reads V.H.O...get it?

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It's obvious that the owner doesn't know what it means and only knew that they come on the car, so just fitted them just for show!

Sorry but the only pic. I took of it, for fear of being spotted.

12th May 2009, 19:50	#181
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,708 Thanked: 22,852 Times View My Garage	An Ambassador taxi spending its very last moments as a car. its being dismantled in Mullick Bazar, Kolkata.The people told me that the car is broken and totally dismantled in 45 minutes to one hour. Here's another Ambassador taxi being pushed for the last time and to ultimately fade into oblivion in the Mullick bazar, Kolkata.
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1st June 2009, 22:37	#183
Ashley Nair BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alappuzha Posts: 315 Thanked: 231 Times	Right. It is a mark 1 and not a mark 2. It's a joy to see the beauty back in it's glory. Sadly, most of the mark 1s have been converted into mark 4s as they end plying as taxis.
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1st June 2009, 23:00	#184
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	This 1979 Mk3 for sale in Calicut Attached Thumbnails
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2nd June 2009, 10:56	#185
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 206 Times View My Garage	Seems the the body on this Mk3 has been replaced with a Mk4. The windshield wiper setup is Mk4.
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2nd June 2009, 11:42	#186
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,733 Thanked: 2,168 Times View My Garage	I had posted pictures of a Mk3 and a Mk2 that had come for scrapping. Both were in pretty original condition, Mk3 even had a CF done till 2010. Last checked, the Mk2 has been scrapped. Mk3 is still looking for takers. Here's the link: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ml#post1317272
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15th June 2009, 17:44	#187
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	Hi all, In the last week, spotted an Ambassador Mark II in Kolhapur !! Still has got an original petrol engine, vehicle is in running condition; used only on Sundays by the owner. The car is from Belbaug area. Don't know the year !!! what will be the year this car has been manufactured ??
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15th June 2009, 19:37	#188
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	Here are the pics of Ambassador Mark II Attached Thumbnails
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16th June 2009, 20:27	#190
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	@ anjan_c2007 Are the ornamentation on Ambassador Mark II are original ??? Hrishikesh.
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17th June 2009, 09:01	#192
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	When I have gone to take the pics of this Amby, the owner was not there i.e. he is out of station. Therefore I have been able to take the pics. First he is refusing for taking the pics. Will try for interior & dash board pics next time. Thanks for the valuable reply. Regards, Hrishikesh
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18th June 2009, 12:14	#193
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	There is one old Ambassador in Dadar !!! I used to see it back from my school days, will post the pics soon.
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18th June 2009, 20:07	#194
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,708 Thanked: 22,852 Times View My Garage	This one has some heavy metal mod jobs done on it and is rotting by the roadside. Sorry for the picture quality.
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18th June 2009, 21:41	#195
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	I rarely fall for Ambys......BUT I don't mind stopping to look at a nice, original early example now and then. Here is a decent Amby mk1 I spotted parked the other day. 'looks all original barring the number and maybe the engine as well. The funny part about this car is it has the OHV badges either side, fixed the other way around! Such that it reads V.H.O...get it? It's obvious that the owner doesn't know what it means and only knew that they come on the car, so just fitted them just for show! Sorry but the only pic. I took of it, for fear of being spotted. Last edited by Stanher : 18th June 2009 at 21:43.
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