{"id":241165,"date":"2023-10-08T13:20:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T13:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=241165"},"modified":"2023-10-08T13:20:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T13:20:33","slug":"pics-life-with-a-70-year-old-hindustan-ambassador-mk1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/pics-life-with-a-70-year-old-hindustan-ambassador-mk1\/","title":{"rendered":"Pics: Life with a 70 year old Hindustan Ambassador Mk1"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The ownership experience has been a smooth one so far. While the car is ageing well, mechanically, the car is running quite well.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BHPian arun1100 <\/strong>recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>63 Years of the Hindustan Ambassador!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Amby came home in Feb 2020 and it&#8217;s exactly 3.5 years of owning this heritage car! The ownership experience has been a smooth one so far. While the car is ageing well, mechanically, the car is running quite well. Thanks to Bangalore&#8217;s weather, there is hardly any rust spots.<\/p>\n<p>I have parked this car at my parents&#8217; retirement home on the outskirts of Bangalore and it&#8217;s blissful to drive around the scenic yet good roads. My mechanic assists me by coming over here for any quick repairs. Thanks to Bhpian Babyhindusthan (Souryadeep), he manages to source all the required spares from Calcutta and sends over courier to us at Bangalore.<\/p>\n<p>Seen here the Ambassador parked alongside my Fiesta and also seen is our pet PeCo!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/1_34.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>It was time for the weekend drive and some quick checks were pending. Engine oil was checked and topped up, radiator topped up with distilled water and filled in some petrol.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/2_35.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Our neighbor uncle who lives nearby seen along with his 1972 Bajaj 150 scooter and checking out the Amby.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/3_32.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Quick cleaning of the Amby making it ready for the drive!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/4_27.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Driving along the very well laid down roads of Yelahanka (Suburb of Bangalore)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/5_25.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Hesargatta reserved forest roads<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/6_24.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Driving along the Hesargatta lake road; weather was perfect for a leisure Sunday drive!!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/7_18.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Yours truly posing proudly with the Ambassador!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/8_15.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Bhpian funkykar&#8217;s (Karthik Makam) Ambassador Mark2<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/9_12.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>First two generation Ambassadors!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/10_12.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>From the Cockpit of the Mark2<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/11_11.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Two great looking sedans!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/12_9.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Daughter Yashna equally loves the classics at home!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/13_8.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/14_7.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Read BHPian comments for more insights and information. <\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/news\/pics-life-70-year-old-hindustan-ambassador-mk1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ownership experience has been a smooth one so far. 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