Why Premier Padmini-India's classic sedan-will never lose its charm
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Channel: ThePrint · 2018 · News & Politics
It was the time when cycles ruled the road, and a few rich Indians rode scooters like Lambrettas or Vespas. Cars belonged to the super rich and Hindustan Motors’ grand, bulky Ambassador became a status symbol in a league of its own. The launch of this iconic car in 1958 was the auto industry’s‘Make in India’ moment. The Hindustan Ambassador, based on the Morris Oxford III model sold by British carmaker Morris Motors, made history as ‘the first car’ from the Indian soil. And then there was the sleek and compact alternative to the macho Ambassador: the Fiat Millecento. Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint : http://bit.ly/SubscribeToThePrint » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint
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