Desert Storm brought us into the battlefield with the nearly live
action TV coverage that was available on cable news. During said
coverage, the general public and in particular car aficionados took
notice of these go everywhere vehicles our troops were using known
as the Humvee. Their fascination led to a trend where AM General
corporation which supplied the M998 Humvee to the military got the
brainchild idea to make these trucks available to the public, and
this became the Hummer line produced in their Mishawaka, Indiana
facility.
For consignment, a 2007 AM General M1152A1 HMMWV pickup showing
6,554 miles, but the true miles are unknown. A five page build
sheet from West Kentucky Surplus shows that a ton of work was done
to turn this former military brat into a legitimate road going show
truck that can still get the job done.
Exterior
You already know about the larger than life proportions of Humvees
but very few have a two stage coat of Dark Gray, here with a heavy
duty brush guard up front and black accents throughout, all
maintaining that "can do" look. Accessories include a 52" lightbar,
heavy duty rock sliders in black, a 13k wireless winch with custom
mounting plate, fiberglass doors with complete new hardware, and a
2" drop hitch receiver. LED lights assure good night vision, or
visibility, and the gun metal gray 17-inch Black Rhino wheels are
fitted with 40x13.5R17LT tires with a late 2022 date code. The dark
canvas top includes a rear window that looks out over the steel
bed, painted to match of course! Like we said, this is a show
quality truck and we could not find any glaring exterior flaws
other than dents on the bed floor.
Interior
Steel frames line the inner doors where, as removable units, there
exist no creature comforts, but all four are clean. Tall buckets
for four are dressed in black vinyl and present in great shape. Up
front, a Grant steering wheel fronts a combination of remnant
military switchgear and an updated Speedhut gauge cluster with
digital odometer while a Pioneer screen to your right manages the
AM/FM/CD player. Grain vinyl covers the massive center console and
shifters are at the ready just to the right. Cupholders, speakers,
and a locking box bring this rig into the civilian realm. And
rather than bare steel on the floor, you get a rubberized covering,
and the entire interior is clean.
Drivetrain
Up front is the 6.5 liter GEP turbo diesel V8, rated at 190
horsepower and fuel injected. It's mated to a 4L80E 4-speed
automatic transmission and power is routed through both axles with
3.07 gears.
Undercarriage
Driven conditions underneath but overall clean and dry where the
components are giant sized compared to your Camry. Inboard power
disc brakes are supplied to all four wheels and the fully
independent suspension includes coil springs at all four corners. A
single exhaust travels through a stock style muffler. True to form,
all mechanical components are tucked up high which not only
improves clearance but accounts for the enormous center console
that runs between the two rows of bucket seats.
Drive-Ability
It's not unlike driving a boat, with a ton of real estate around
you and a regular sized control panel from which to control it. It
hums along in fine fashion, producing adequate amounts of power,
straight and wide tracking, and surefooted handling. It takes a
minute or two to get used to the width, but once adjusted, it's a
civilian's dream. All functions on board this battleship operate as
intended and we head back to the base which we call the mall. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
With 900 cars and trucks in the mall, there's no other vehicle we'd
want in an sh*t hits the fan situation but this one is appealing
for everyday use. They say "he who desires peace, prepares for war"
and whether that's real engagement, fighting over a parking spot at
Starbucks, or battling the harsh weather of winter, there's simply
no substitute for a Humvee. This one has some creature comforts
that will keep you cool and comfortable during the zombie
apocalypse or black Friday sale at Raymour and Flanigan.
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