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1996 Hindustan Ambassador Fullbore Mk.X 1800 iSZ

1996 Hindustan Ambassador Fullbore in Don't Look At Me, Short Movie, 2022

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1996 Hindustan Ambassador Fullbore Mk.X 1800 iSZ

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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UKboy205 ◊ 2023-02-26 00:11
AleX_DJ ◊ 2023-02-26 00:35	Registration EIG9507 Make Not Available Model Not Available Year 1996 Colour Pink Registered 12 Aug 1996 Engine 1817 cc Fuel Petrol
130rapid ◊ 2023-02-26 01:45	Lovely & already famous. https://www.flickriver.com/photos/albert_dany_garriga/50315179898/ Link to "www.curbsideclassic.com"
Sandie ◊ 2023-02-26 02:42	FULLBORE UNKNOWN 1996 Registration number: EIG9507 Body type: Saloon Colour: Pink Date of first registration: August 1996 Link to "themarket.bonhams.com" Quote To counter this, the UK importers changed their name to ‘Fullbore’ in the 1990s, and essentially rebuilt the car - a top-spec Ambassador - once it hit English shores, to increase the appeal and conform to EEC safety & emissions regulations. The 1.8l, 74bhp Isuzu engine remained the same, but the paintwork was re-sprayed to survive the English climate, while heaters and catalytic converters were installed, along with new weather seals, tyres and a front anti-roll-bar to help the handling. Thankfully, this did increase the sales of the Ambassador (now christened the “Fullbore Mark 10” in the UK) but sales still remained low, making these cars a true rarity these day
dsl ◊ 2023-02-26 04:21	More info here. "In 1991, the first Hindustans returned to their roots when exports back to the UK began. The Ambassador was supposed to appeal to nostalgic people and expatriate Indians who longed to drive their own piece of India. Despite optimistic sales forcasts, the reality was somewhat different. An average of just six Hindustan Ambassador GLXs per year were sold throughout the early-to-mid 1990s. The cars had a basic specification and the list price was low at £7150....... The 1.8-litre, 74bhp Isuzu engine was reasonably spritely and could propel the old car to 90mph ...... The Hindustan importers in the UK changed their name to Fullbore Motors, and the Ambassador was renamed the Mark 10. The basic price shot up to £11,425, reflecting the fact that the Ambassador was almost rebuilt on arrival in the UK.....December 1998 imports to the UK cease." So if this is the Fullbore Mk.10, what were its 9 predecessors?? And this is my favourite snippet "Following this refurbishing work, the unusual step of draining all the water from the radiator and washer bottles was taken, as a precaution against contraction of any water-borne diseases, which were commonplace in India.".
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2023-02-26 09:14	The Oxford from which this thing grew never had more than 55bhp, and might, just, touch 80 downhill, so the thought of 90mph on that chassis is daunting to say the least. I have driven the Oxford, we had 364PRE, complete with Manumatic transmission, and I hope they improved the brakes with 90mph capability and the heavier diesel engine, never mind the anti roll bar.
130rapid ◊ 2023-02-26 12:47	Let's call it 'Ambassador Fullbore'. Deserves such distinction.

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