Vehicle Description
1993 AM General Humvee (M998) - 6.2L Diesel, Auto, 4�4, Thick
Tires, Optima Batteries, Very Nicely Restored, Low Miles, Drives
Perfect! 1993 AM General Humvee (M998) - After the Vietnam War the
U.S. Army underwent a modernization program, which included finding
an all-terrain replacement for its tactical vehicles-from the �-ton
M151 Mutt through the 1�-ton M561 Gama Goat-with the added capacity
to carry the new TOW anti-tank missile. AM General, Chrysler
Defense and Teledyne Continental all submitted prototypes, and in
late 1982 the Army selected AM General's design for production as
the M998 high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle, or HMMWV
(universally referred to by service members as the Humvee).
Production kicked off in April 1984 at AM General's plant in
Mishawaka, Ind., and the first Humvees entered service in October
1985. To offset their relative high cost ($20,410 for the basic
vehicle to $28,382 for the weapons carrier), the Army relied on
beefed-up Chevrolet Blazers as M1008/9 CUCVs (commercial utility
cargo vehicles) in logistics and support roles for which the
Humvee's off-road abilities were not needed. Both vehicles used the
same General Motors 6.2-liter V8 diesel engine. In any city, you
can find a few of these former military HUMVEEs on the street. Many
are straight from the government surplus auction, have unknown
history, and come with "off-road only" titles. We mention this so
you realize that when you seek to buy the cheapest M998 on the
market, don't be surprised when you end up with a huge headache on
your driveway. What we are offering here is a solid, nicely
restored, and great running example. The interior features new seat
cushions, cup holder, and a cell phone holder that make it far less
utilitarian than most Humvees. The powerful diesel motor fires up
easily and does great on the road. Although you obviously won't see
the best gas mileage, we wouldn't hesitate to drive this Humvee any
distance. Some recently restored
