The Indian Power Car: Ambassador

Today I Saw this awesome snap of Ambassador, and then read the news about the strike in the Hundustan Motor's only functional factory in India. Yes you guessed it right the factory is in West Bengal, and maybe because of that there is a strike or vice versa!!

The Ambassador — a Spartan, boxy sedan that for decades was ubiquitous on Indian roads. The car was introduced 50 years back in 1957 as an Indian-made version of the British Morris Oxford. Since then it has been around 50 Years and this car went on to become the identity of Indian Politicians and government servants. The government protected its market with steep import tariffs. The Ambassador no doubt made it a symbol of India.

During childhood I think everybody must be having good memories of this Fat Duck (as it is popularly known in London) , travelling in Ambassador during the vacations! Later on to compete with the influx of the superior foreign cars, Hindustan Motors introduced Ambassador Grand with an 1800 cc ISUZU engine, the same which was in Contessa Classic.

But no doubt this was and is undoubtedly the most comfortable car on the Indian Roads....Built for the Indian roads!

Song Today: Phoolon ke Rang se Dil ki kalam se
Film: Prem Pujari
Music: SD Burman