HM Contessa review - India's Muscle Car - METAL BEINGS 

HM can bring the Contessa and Ambassador back to market and it will still sell. Those were some amazing cars.

The 1991 Contessa had the best AC and best rear seat comfort at that time. While 75 Hp is not much of a powerhouse but this car is one of the best cars to drift around due to its coil suspension and precise gear change.

Best Contessa Restoration or Modification i've seen so Far in India . Thank you for the Love of its Owner , its like a Baby for him definitely 👍👌👏

I suddenly got teleported back to my childhood when my dad was about to buy his second, we already had an ambassador but it was always the Contessa that captivated me, remember asking my dad to buy the Contessa but sadly he went ahead with another car. Since then it has always been a dream of mine to own this car. Thanks man for the trip down memory lane.

Give me a contessa i am done with my life

The 1st gen Contessa Classic 1.8 had 88 BHP and later models had 72 BHP in regard of fuel consumption

0369: number of a legendary malayalam actor and a great car enthusiast in india.

To be Frank I always viewed this car as a badly made sedan. But now that you have planted this idea of it being a potential muscle car...I can imagine how much this resembles the yesteryear classic muscle cars

contessa is a really very good looking classic car made by hindustan motors in early 90s my uncle he had on 1995 model diesel variant contessa engine was little noisy but the peformance of the car is really awesome thats why i really like this car

Brother i have never seen a contessa so good looking and cool. I really really was looking for a good one to own damn bro you are lucky

Wish they make one today with all the high tech features!

I'm drooling over this Contessa. It's been my favorite car since childhood in Kolkata where our family didn't own a car. I used to stop and look at them on the streets. Now I wish to buy one if it can be kept in running condition. This one runs way better than a Swift Desire as I can see. Thanks for the video.

These are all legends, why did they discontinue such masterpieces ,now a days only shitty vehicles coming

Mysuru gaadi guru! ✨✨✨ Awesome 👍😎

Goosebumps. Brother! This mod car in manufacturing avatar can revive HM. Really adorable.

In my child hood, I was tavelled in Contessa car with my father, That moment I never forget.

apparently the HM Contessa GLX (H/FE) 1.8 OHC I4 4-Dr Executive Sedan (RHD) was based on the 1974 Vauxhall Victor VX2300 (FE) 2.2 OHC I4 4-Dr Executive Sedan (RHD) . . . brilliant car in terms of power, high speed stability & compliant suspension . . . driving the HM Contessa GLX (H/FE) 1.8 OHC I4 4-Dr Executive Sedan (RHD) at 100 kph felt like ur doing 80 kph . . . that's why it was great to drive on the highway, it felt so very surefooted & always in control of the driver . . . it's only flaw at the time was it's poor fuel economy, barely 7.0 kpl in city driving with air conditioner most of the time . . . by the way the name Contessa has been borrowed from the word Quintessa . . .

This is the only car which i always love, absolutely Legendary vehicle

Happy to see this beauty back on the road and restored !!

This car should come back in market.

Shaded parking is essential for this beautiful Masterpiece❤

Contessa during those times in movies was stereotyped as carriers of Industtualists,Politicians,Underworld Don etc

I love your narration❤❤

I'd be the very person who'll purchase one as soon as relaunched in the Indian market. It surely be the dream car for the 80's and 90's lads.

Nice Colour and that Vintage look's, Amazing

It has killer looks ❤ Thanks for sharing this ☺️

Every time I see one of these OG Indian cars, I stop to look at them and admire the beauty. But lately people have been modifying them like a ricer and made them disgusting. But man this Owner has good taste. He’s made the car look like it just rolled off the production line an hour ago. The body works is done perfectly, perfect wheels to match the car, perfect amount of chrome. This is the best example of restoration and maintenance of a car. And Man, thanks for sharing this ride here with us. You did a great job.

Man! this car is so sexy. IDK HM couldn't modernise it. If I existed in 1990s, this would haven been my car

Legend person dones fine works clean car lots of efforts god bless you

This car holds a special place in my heart. It's not just a car; it's a piece of history. I remember the days when seeing a Contessa on the road was a treat. Its timeless design and powerful engine made it stand out from the crowd. A true classic!

One of my favourite car and soon i will get one💯

One of the best in RU-vid

The first family car we got, I learned driving on it. Ours had a Izusu engine, it was a head turner and commanded a lot of respect on the road.

Amazing car wayback lots of nostalgia had both ambassador and contessa

What a beauty 😍. Tastefully modified 👍👍👍.

That is a well kept car and congratulations to the owner. Contessa Classic has never been classified as a muscle car..although it has some looks of the same.. This car is based on Vauxhall Victor in UK as you said and the similar ones in Australia are called Holden Kingswood.. You would hardly see a Vauxhall Victor in UK; but there are some well maintained pristine condition Holden Kingswoods still in Australia.. I remember travelling in a Isuzu engin Contessa car back in 1990s in Kerala which belonged to one of my friends.. Malayalam movie star Mammootty used to own a Contessa Classic with the Rego KCF 369 and I`ve seen that many times in 90s.. Thanks for the upload..!!

One of the classic beauty of india #fav

I had this car till 2 months back, had to scrap it due to NGT ruling in Delhi, had it converted to single door, fastback style C pillar in sunshine orange colour, pained me a lot to see it getting scrapped😢😢

being a contessa owner comes with its own share of troubles and of course that amazing feeling.. will always keep my contessa with me till i die

wow this is in very good condition 😍😍😍

Love at first sight. This design never gets old

Just when I was looking for get a Contessa.. I saw this.. Look ane vandi 😇👌

respect for the guy, craftsmen who did the work on this car, and also metal beings for bringing up an example. What a passionate car owner and craftsmanship looks like, that too in India. We need more people like these and more content like this, please. And what a deal he got. Please find and bring up more people like this cool gentleman. We need an ecosystem of such passionate car owners and craftsmen, I believe that will like help steer more innovation and creativity into our auto industry and general culture around auto engineering. And have to say that beauty sounded one of the best I've ever heard in our desi auto brands. Again respect and requesting more of that. And one suggestion can you also try to find out and bring forth workshops and craftsmen who are capable of that kind of work or even better, that would be really valuable and awesome in many ways...

The indian legendary cae which 80 and 90s kids dream car. Its peed and pickup awesome. You can see tHis car in highways due to lightning speed.

really like the video bro❤❤❤

Looks very well Maintained 🥂

Love the car! I too grew up sitting in Ambassador, Herald and Morris Minor. Lot of good memories about these classics! Just a tip, Guys please wear seat belts when making video. This way you also inspire others to take care about safety.

My Childhoods Hero Car..... I miss this car..Love you Contessa

never old baby🥺❤️ indian muscle car💪🇮🇳

Man that's a beauty. I still think none of the Indian car today can compete with this beauty in terms of looks.

Bangalore guys always ultimate in remodeling the car/bikes that how we gives reborn even to non living things 😊 Proud to be an Bangalurian Good job guys wonderful car i saw ths beautiful car in Padayappa movie😂 then now

Bought it for 75k and spent 9 Lacs on it. It's crazy

classic beauty , hatsof for the owner

My dad bought this car in 1989 and sold it in 2012, I was too young at the time (10th-11th std) to convince my dad to keep it as he said, it was costing too much to maintain it and was just sitting in our parking area for the last couple of years, so he sold it off to a wedding planner guy who wanted to modify it and rent it out to people on their weddings. Now I really want to get it back. I really have fond memories of this car from my childhood. I had heard rumors in 2022 about Hindustan Motors bringing back contessa as an electric vehicle, not sure how true the news is, but I honestly feel it would lose its value of it being a 'muscle car' if it comes back in electric.

Excellent looking..I really loved

It needs to return...with same design & all modern features. With such a big hood...imagine a 2L turbo diesel. Maybe its too much to ask😅

All that sound for 88 hp ?? I had the exact same car - a 1991 1.8 GLX Isuzu petrol. Bought it in 2002 for 25000 and sold it after a year for 25000. It was Maroon.. a dream to drive on the highway as it coasts along like a boat. I ran it on LPG too those days. But it gave decent average on petrol itself. Gearbox was slick. I personally liked the muted exhaust note than this loud valvetronic version.❤

I wish I have a #Contessa like this in video as my car.

The car is very well restored. Kudos to the owner

Man, that was mad❤

few years back i went back to old scrapyard with my friend they were selling this car for 40000rs .....but i think this man passion for this car made him spent so much

This looks so beautiful.

this car deserves a comeback superb looks

absolutely neat !!!!!

Whatta gorgeous car 🤩😍💓

Contessa! The Beauty ❤️

One word “ CLASSIC”

Definitely fantastic car of our india

Wonderful job!! The bumpers were in the previous model, with the 1.5 litre engine. Being an independent suspension on all 4,the ride comfort was good. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I am buying that. Damn thats a beauty 😍

What a car.. What a taste.. Kudos to Mr. Clinton. My salute to you Sir.

I hope an Indian brand actually manufactures a muscle car in the near future, with the similar shape.

Really well maintained

Amazing my Contessa is undergoing a swap from diesel to petrol. I can't wait to drive that beauty.❤

Amazing review

Still beats many cars in terms of beauty even now

What a gorgeous car ❤

all time heat design my most favrt

She was a beauty I will still buy this car in a blink of an eye.

I will definitely buy this if it comes to market.

This car is in top shape. Very good looking car indeed.

Very nicely modified Contessa

Looks Dope

Woah 💥

Bring it back .❤

Great restoration, the add ons and almost everything, except for the loud disturbing exhaust noise which could be a magnet for traffic cops too.

Contessa is my dream car. I hope some Indian manufacturer brings back the design. A quick help. Please can you share some details about the seats. Thanks.

i was wondering if its possible to convert the analog instrument cluster to digital

She's a stunner!

❤Looks like a dream car❤

Really does have muscle car qualities!

Cool name Mr Clinton 🤙🇦🇺

Good old memories 😥

really lovely

What a beauty!

Sadly, with stringent BS6 norms and the ICE engine itself getting phased out gradually, car enthusiasts will be robbed of pure driving pressure as well as such restorative pleasures of yesteryears.

I would love to see everything in its original form ,, it will be more valuable ,,

What a beauty ❤

❤❤❤beautiful😍✨❤

This was my dad's first car.