Ambassador Mark 1

The Ambassador Mark I, launched in 1958 by Hindustan Motors, was India's first mass-produced car and quickly became a cultural icon. Based on the British Morris Oxford Series III, the Mark I featured a rounded, robust design and spacious interiors, ideal for Indian roads and conditions. It gained widespread popularity across government sectors, political circles, and as a trusted family car. Produced in Uttarpara, West Bengal, the Mark I laid the foundation for decades of Ambassador models, symbolizing self-reliance in post-independence India's automobile industry. Its legacy endures as a nostalgic emblem of Indian motoring history.