bulbul Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 NEW DELHI: It may have lost out to the more modern competitors from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Honda but the good old Ambassador car, that once ruled the roost in India, has just been voted as the world's best taxi by global automotive programme Top Gear. In a show, which is being aired on the BBC, Top Gear's executive director Richard Hammond organized a world taxi shootout in which Ambassador emerged a winner, beating competitors from all over the globe. "The winner was India's virtually indestructible Hindustan Ambassador," UK-based motor museum Beaulieu, where the 'World of Top Gear' featuring vehicles from some of the most ambitious challenges are also showcased, said in a statement. This particular example proved just how enduring the Ambassador really is when it saw off rivals from Britain, America, Germany, South Africa, Mexico and Russia to be named the world's best taxi, it added. The Hindustan Ambassador started life in Britain as the Morris Oxford but, with a quick name change, it went on to become one of India's most enduring vehicles. "It's (Ambassador) so tough that, although it now lives in World of Top Gear, with a quick wash and brush up, it could be back in service tomorrow - probably," the statement said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ambassador-ranked-the-best-taxi-in-the-world-by-Top-Gear/articleshow/21209757.cms :hatsoff: Used to be king of road during my school days in my native, sadly not many running now :((
CG Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Its is a strong car otherwise i would not be posting in icf.
carnish Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 My POP owns one ... He's looking to sale @ 60K ... Anyone Interested???
Old guy Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Its is a strong car otherwise i would not be posting in icf. :omg: were u involved in some accident ?
adi B Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 ambassador is a very strong and bulky car,glad i traveled in it ,we may not see it again ever
surajmal Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Still the most majestic car on the road. Epitome of Nehru's socialism.
Clarke Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 it was a joke' date='did you guys watch the show?[/quote'] ++ A weird race on a track with no rules being followed. This is quite an example of the garbage reporting by TOI-let newspaper.
Sidhoni Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 :hatsoff: It is still very famous in Kerala. Kolkata as well. All taxis are Ambassadors.
jalebi_bhai Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 QjYy0sUKDfc&feature=player_embedded Was bit of a wacky race to be fair........but the ambassador is still a very solid vehicle........give it some all terrain wheels and go vroom vroom......
G_B_ Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 I would not say it was an out and out joke. If there was a head on collision between any of those cars and the Amby then those cars would come worse off. Top Gear is bit of a joke of a show though. I like watching it but you have to take it with a pinch of salt. They probably made the Indian cab win cause it reminds them of the Oxford Morris
Holysmoke Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 :facepalm: Why oh why do people take Clarkson seriously?
G_B_ Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 ^hmm Hamster presented this segment of the show. He is probably more serious than Clarkson
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