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◊ 2010-03-25 23:32 |
Was there a Hindustan with this grill or is it an Oxford? |
◊ 2010-03-26 09:19 |
The first 1957+ Ambassadors did have the same grille as the Mk.IV Oxford; IIRC the Hindustan grille didn't appear until about 1973. |
◊ 2010-03-26 11:41 |
Maybe this discussion give some light: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" |
◊ 2010-03-26 13:14 |
This is little summary about Hindustan origin, with preserved in original condtion samples only. Following AROnline: "The company's first product – Landmaster – duly entered production in 1942. Essentially an Indian-built version of the original Morris Oxford, it marked the beginning of a long-lasting and fruitful relationship between Morris Motors and Hindustan". Thanks to www.team-bhp.com photos mostly... 1954/1955 Landmaster (model origin Morris Oxford Mk II). Note the bonnet with no hump, because L-head engine. A few years later Landmaster. This model had 1954-1963 (I suppose) production period: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Hindustan Traveller 1956 ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/HM_traveller_1956.jpg Ambassador (model origin Morris Oxford Mk III), made in 1958-1963 period, advertisment from 1961: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador series 1958-1963: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador series 1958-1963 tail: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador 1961: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" She\'s tail: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador 1962: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador Mk II (1963-06/1975), 1964 car. Note outstanding bonnet shape Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Advertisment: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassadormk2.jpg 1967 Mk II advertisment: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Mk II, April 1971 advertisment: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Mk II, 1972: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Mk II, 1974 ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassador_mk2_74.jpg Mk II with accessory side strips (for Mk I and II only). Some cars had double colours trim with: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Mk II tail (note "Mk II" badge): Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador Mk III (06/1975-02/1979): Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Twelwe horizontal chrome bars on grill. Mk III with Mk IV overriders: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Mk III, 1975 ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassador_mk3_75.jpg Ambassador Mk IV (02/1979-1990), 1979 MY: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Major body redesign. Square white parking lights. Front bumper on higher position. Amber indicators under bumper. Non-opposite wipers came soon. Mk IV 1981 ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassadormk4_1981.jpg Mk IV, 1983 car: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Ambassador Mk IV, phase II, mid 80s: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Great cameback to classic grill, now with eight horizontal chrome bars. Ambassador Mk IV, phase III, late 80s: Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Firstly round indicators came back. Secondly grill bars started to be painted in black. 1983 Hindustan Porter (Ambassador estate): Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Another steps... Ambassador Nova (1990-1999): Link to "www.team-bhp.com" In 1990 came first Diesel version. In 1993 came 1.8-litre Isuzu petrol engine. 1995 Ambassador 1800ISZ ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassador1800isz.jpg 1998 Ambassador Diesel ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassador_diesel_98.jpg Ambassador Classic (1999-2006). New exterior door handles. Side indicators. 2.0-litre Diesel engine came to 1.5 CNG, 1.5 Diesel & 1.8 petrol engine. 1999 1800ISZ ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassador1800isz_1999.jpg 2004 ad: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/ambassador_classic_2004.jpg 2006 ad: Link to "www.a-c-d.dk" Ambassador Grand (2003-) with 1.8 petrol / 2.0 Diesel engines only. Since 2008 avaible with 1.5 Diesel, 1.8 petrol, 1.8 CNG or 2.0 Diesel engines: Link to "www.a-c-d.dk" Hindustan Avigo 2004 (1.8 petrol or 2.0 Diesel): Link to "www.team-bhp.com" Tail: http://www.a-c-d.dk/artikler/Hindustan/hindustan-filer/image013.jpg -- Last edit: 2014-08-22 12:57:13 |