Hindustan Motors' finest. Ambassador, Contessa and the Isuzu-engined survivors.
Open to
India
To a decision
48 h
Run by
Octane
Ambassador & Contessa is the Hindustan Motors preservation society: parts sourcing after the factory closed, Isuzu engine care and swaps, originality vs restomod debates, and the drives where an Ambassador gets more attention than a Lamborghini.
For verified owners of any Ambassador, Contessa or other Hindustan Motors car.
What happens here: sourcing and restoration threads, mechanic and fabricator referrals, concours-style show days, gentle Pan-India rallies with a sweep vehicle, and documentation help for heritage registrations and insurance.
Membership of this clubSign in to check
No members yet. Applications are open.
Free on every membership. You apply with the car in your garage and a reviewer decides, usually within 48 hours.
What you need
Checked by hand. Documents are only seen by the reviewers, through links that expire in 15 minutes.
A Hindustan Motors in your garageEligible: Hindustan Motors Ambassador / Mark IV, Hindustan Motors Contessa / 1st gen. Your application is linked to the car you pick.
Verified ownershipSend the car for verification from its page: the RC and one proof of ownership. Free on every membership.
One question from the club“Ambassador or Contessa, which engine, and how original is it?”
Registration Certificate (RC)A clear photo or scan of the front of your RC / smart card. The name must match your account. Cover the chassis number if you like.
Ownership photoYou, with the machine, number plate readable. Phone selfie is fine. This is how we know the machine in the garage is yours.
About 48 hours for a decisionSite admins read every application.
