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 1991 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 matte 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,
only minor blemishes, and no evidence of rust brought back from its
journeys. Still in completely stock configuration, its canvas top
bears 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 40,361 miles
in its lifetime. This venerable vehicle was never about frivolity
but rather functionality, and despite its relatively modest height
(when you consider what stock 4x4 trucks look like these days) 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. Furthermore, this particular Humvee is arguably the best
version, representing what we now call a quad-cab pickup in modern
times, which means that you can haul your friends and a load of
lumber at the same time, and never the two shall meet. As you'd
expect, the bumpers, mirrors, lights, and brush guard are all
heavy-duty and built for any terrain, and the rear-mounted matching
spare out back means you can hit the trails with reckless
abandon.
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.
Thankfully though, a former owner decided to invest heavily in
insulating the cabin from the elements, and that coupled with the
ice-cold A/C system means that this Humvee is very comfortable
inside. Certainly much better than what our brave men and women had
to deal with many years ago. 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, and all of the
proper labeling and badges can be found throughout the cockpit and
retain complete legibility as well, including the correct
maintenance and instructional tags. 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 'bed' area looks like it could withstand anything it
might come in contact with. All four door are in fact made metal,
not canvas - something plenty rare in just garden variety
convertible top Humvees, and all the glass inside the cabin is
crisp and clear.
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 liter 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, power
steering helps maneuverability tremendously, and the body sits on a
set of 37" blacked-out wheels that are wrapped with massive
37x12.5x16.5 Goodyear Wrangler 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 1991 AM General M998 Humvee. Call today!
Please note this vehicle was manufactured for the military and
issued a non-standard VIN.
