Vehicle Description
You already know what this is. You know there's no place it can't
go. And it's still the biggest, baddest piece of off-road kit
anyone could own. In short, this 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha is the
ultimate 4x4 and it's likely to stay that way, and with a full
Alpha Conversion (a 6.6L Duramax spinning an Allison automatic
transmission), Black Metallic paint, a custom interior, and only
30,585 actual miles on the clock it's one of the cleanest, coolest,
and lowest-mileage examples we've ever seen.
Arnold Schwarzenegger would chase after this baby as if it were an
unsuspecting au pair. That's how off-the-charts SWEET this thing
is. You've admired trucks like this in the past, but few are built
to this level. There are reconstructed military cast-offs and
plenty of domesticated versions of the Hummer, but this monster
takes everything about the H1 and turns it up to '11'. There's the
Black Metallic paint job, which in and of itself is very sinister
and exciting, and when it's on a vehicle this size and accented
with a lot of matching black hardware, well, the look is
spectacular. It's the 'truck' version of the H1, which is still the
one to own because it's practical and stylish, and this one shows
few signs of having ever been off-roading. Instead, it's lived an
easy life and never had to tackle anything this side of a gravel
driveway, and thanks to those low miles, it shines up way better
than most of its kind. Sure, there are a few tiny signs of use up
front from the road, but the Hummer wears these and any future
imperfections like a Marine wears his scars - with great pride. The
overall look is very clean, with a top-end driver quality not
usually found on H1s, and the curb appeal is unmatched by anything
on the road. Upgrades include a heavy-duty front brushguard, tow
hooks, a 12K pound winch, KC offroad lighting, and an extra plush
soft-top that tightly stretches from windshield to tailgate.
There's just nothing more hardcore than it on the road, and even
though this H1 has been 'civilized' for the modern road, it's still
a bruiser that can move a mountain on command.
If you've been in the service, you probably won't recognize the
luxurious accommodations inside. Stylish and comfortable custom
leather black buckets with white piping and 'Alpha' stitched in the
seatbacks are a big upgrade front and rear, and a luggage rack in
between the buckets out back means it's both spacious and
practical. The engine and drivetrain live in the wide center
console, up high and out of harm's way. Still, it's been well
insulated and glamourized with cup holders and storage cubbies, and
the upgraded 6.6L Duramax V8 has a more muted sound, not a
deafening roar. Full gauges, an industrial set of switches that
span the dash, a sporty 3-spoke steering wheel, powerful A/C,
airbags, and even a GM-spec stereo are all part of the package, so
driving this sucker is no hardship. The levers and knobs control
the various drivetrain modes, lights, and power windows/locks,
there are a couple of 12-volt outlets, and this sucker even has
cruise control and an anti-theft system. Door panels are neatly
tailored at the flanks, as are the floor coverings, and levers for
the transmission, transfer case, and e-brake are just a short reach
away for the driver. It feels like you're behind the wheel of a
tank at first, but once you settle into the cockpit, it's obvious
this H1 is much more luxurious than that. Out back, the bed can
handle anything on this side of an RPG, and it's been
extra-protected with a black spray-in bedliner that looks
great.
Early versions of the H1 had wheezing, low-performance diesel
engines that were reliable but slow. This one sports an original,
Alpha-upgraded 6.6L Duramax LLY V8 turbo diesel mated to a 5-speed
Allision automatic, and the difference is quite noticeable. No,
it's still not a racer, but it cruises through traffic without
effort, and the smoothness is a big improvement. And with only 30K
miles on the clock and a recent service that included new .30 over
fuel injectors, high-output exhaust manifolds, and a bigger turbo,
this fierce drivetrain is barely broken in and ready to dominate
until the next Ice Age. The engine bay still looks fairly stock and
very clean, with signs of maintenance throughout (including a giant
forward-canted radiator) and absolutely zero signs of off-roading
or playing in the puddles. The body was recently taken off during
service, at which point the interior was lined with sound deadener,
everything was tidied-up, and the undercarriage was painted black.
It's still typical Hummer under there, with the independent
suspension, offset-drive hubs, inboard brakes and portal gears, and
tucked-away driveline components (hence the hump inside the cabin)
that offer incredible ground clearance, and a beefy exhaust system
tucked up into the chassis where it'll be safe. The undercarriage
has been further protected with roll-cage styling bracing and scuff
pads, meaning this truck can confidently hit any terrain. With
power steering and power 4-wheel disc brakes, it's a wonderful rig
to drive and handle on modern roads. Blacked-out XD wheels with
'Central Tire Inflation System' center caps look fantastic, and
they're wrapped with beefy, go-anywhere 40x13.50x17 Yokohama M/T
tires that can help it ford over 30-inches of water and climb a
22-inch step with ease.
Documented with build receipts/maintenance records, this is an H1
done the way it should have been from the start. Only Arnold has
one that's better, but I bet it has more miles. Call today!
