Vehicle Description
As most of us know, the mighty Humvee was originally created for
military use, even deriving its name from a military acronym - High
Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. Little by little over the
years, through a series of redesigns and refinements, the once
battle-ready vehicle got a little soft once introduced to the
masses, even to the point of becoming little more than a
fierce-looking grocery getter for some. Not so with this 1989 AM
General M998 Humvee. Having LITERALLY served in the military, it's
no common SUV, but rather an uncompromising vehicle outfitted for
extreme conditions.
Fittingly, its camouflage green exterior has been left intact -
considering this Humvee's history, no other exterior would do.
Despite its faithful service in often rugged conditions, its
exterior remains in surprisingly good shape, with no serious dings,
blemishes or evidence of rust brought back from its journeys. Still
in completely stock configuration, its canvas top and doors bear no
rips or other signs of trauma, looking instead perfectly capable of
putting in another stint should this Humvee be called back - one of
the true benefits of having logged only 16,000 miles in its
lifetime. This venerable vehicle was never about frivolity but
rather functionality, and despite its relatively modest height it
carries with it both impressive ground clearance as well as wheel
clearance within its massive fenders. With a stance unparalleled in
its width and that signature push guard up front, it's sure to draw
admiring glances wherever it goes - not just for its looks, but for
what those looks stand for. Authenticity is a rare commodity, after
all.
Inside, you'll see more evidence of that authenticity. It's all
about heavy duty use with this olive drab interior, with failsafe,
rock-solid controls and surfaces impervious to the elements. Take
your position in the driver's seat, and to the left you'll see the
very place designated to safely retain the military- issued M-16
rifle still bears its label and the rest of the labeling throughout
the cockpit retains complete legibility as well, including the
maintenance tag delineating upkeep responsibility to the Maine Army
National Guard. The instruments in front remain completely
functional, showing only enough patina to serve as evidence to this
unique vehicle's history. In front and in the second row, bucket
seats equipped with water-resistant surfaces straddle the
truss-like steel expanse of the tunnel between them, and the rear
storage area looks like it could withstand anything it might come
in contact with. The canvas interiors of all four doors still
remain fresh with zip down plastic windows that still look
completely clear - something plenty rare in just garden variety
convertible tops.
Mechanically speaking, this Humvee is equipped for rugged
dependable duty, regardless of exterior conditions. The entire
drivetrain remains in an appropriate state of readiness for action,
including a 6.2 litre diesel engine that fires right up and runs
smoothly and a 3 speed automatic transmission that engages without
incident. With its all-wheel drive and impressively sturdy 4 wheel
independent suspension, there really isn't much that can stop this
Humvee from moving forward. Another example of just how much
sturdiness is built into this Hummer comes in the form of its dual
battery, 24v electrical system, with one of the batteries
designated solely for starting and the other responsible for
powering all other functions. Four-wheel power disc brakes provide
the stopping power needed for this substantial vehicle, which sits
on its set of 36" stock rims that are wrapped with massive Goodyear
R/T tires still showing plenty of tread life.
There are plenty of vehicles that can provide visual impact, but
there are precious few whose very presence carries the meaning
packed into this 1989 AM General M998 Humvee. Call today!
