Vehicle Description
It's common knowledge that the mighty Humvee was originally created
for military use, even deriving its name from a military acronym -
High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. While to some the most
recent descendants of the battle-ready nameplate may have gotten a
little soft over the years due to substantial redesigns and
refinements, there'll be no such accusations directed at this 1985
AM General M998 Humvee. By any measure you could use, this is no
common SUV, but rather an uncompromising vehicle thoroughly
equipped for dependable service in extreme conditions.
Appropriately, Camouflage Green remains draped over the one of a
kind exterior - considering the Humvee's heritage, no other shade
would do. The paint is in great shape, with a glossy shine and
consistent pigmentation and the added contrasting black paint over
the hood vents and surrounding the headlights confers just the
right touch of customization. Despite its penchant for adventure,
this Humvee has obviously been well cared for - the canvas top and
doors on this '85 bear no rips or other signs of trauma,
contributing to a very fresh and vibrant overall appearance. With a
stance unparalleled in its width and that signature sturdy bumper
up front, it's sure to draw admiring glances wherever it goes - not
just for its looks, but for what those looks stand for. The body on
this venerable workhorse is made of aluminum, which drastically
reduces its curb weight while providing high resistance to
corrosion and, despite not riding excessively high, its sizable
tires and ample wheel clearance equip it with some serious
off-roading capability.
Glance inside and you'll see more evidence of this vehicle's
unrelenting ruggedness. The interior's theme is still thoroughly
military-inspired, but with the 2+2 seating option onboard, the
cabin accommodates an extra pair of passengers - and there will
certainly be no shortage of eager passengers clamoring for a ride.
In both rows, bucket seats equipped with water-resistant canvas
surfaces straddle the truss-like steel expanse of the transmission
tunnel between them, and the rear bed area is protected by a thick
coat of paint that's still in stellar condition. A spartan,
military style steering wheel is still perched on the column, and
the collection of instruments just beyond it are surrounded by
clean green steel. With the exception of just one display that
should be fairly easy to repair, all gauges and control switches
are in good working order.
This Humvee is mechanically well-equipped for rugged dependable
duty in any conditions you might find yourself. Its fuel injected
6.2 liter engine fires right up and runs smoothly, teaming with a 3
speed automatic transmission that's shifting in top form. With its
four-wheel drive accompanied by a two-speed locking transfer and
sturdy independent suspensions at both ends, there really isn't
much that can stop this Humvee from moving forward, something it
can actually and ably do while still carrying quite a payload. A
95-gallon fuel tank - not a misprint - provides a driving range few
other vehicles could match, so you won't often find yourself
burning time while filling up. Four-wheel disc brakes provide the
fade-resistant ability needed for this substantial vehicle, which
also sports a foundation that's likely as sturdy as any on the road
- its high grade alloy steel chassis features boxed frame rails and
no fewer than five reinforcing cross members.
Riding on its set of eye-catching 22" Moto Metal wheels, this 1985
AM General M998 Humvee offers outstanding visual impact and there
are very few other vehicles that can match its commanding presence.
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