1999 Hummer H1

Originally based on the military M998 Humvee, the Hummer H1 was offered for the first time in 1992 by AM General as a civilian off-road vehicle. The Humvee was the U.S Armed Forces military vehicle of choice and was used in combat areas such as Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. Legend has it that 'The Terminator' himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, made enquiries about buying one, and it was this interest that thrust AM General into considering making a road-legal version of the vehicle. The Hummer H1 was offered in 3 variants, the convertible soft-top, a four-door hardtop, and an Alpha Wagon bodied model. Similar to its military predecessor in look, the Hummer H1 offered creature comforts beyond the dreams of most army personnel. Initially, 5 different engines and 3 automatic transmissions were offered. The Hummer H1 had incredible off-road capabilities including the ability to ford 76cm of water, climb a 56cm step and have a standard ground clearance of 41cm. Another notable feature on the vehicle is the Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) which allows the drivers to increase or decrease tyre pressure at the touch of a button, depending on the type of terrain being covered.

This Hummer H1 was first registered in the UK in August 2002 and was purchased by our fastidious owner to add to his collection in 2013. Finished in black with a grey leather interior, it has a 6-door Alpha Wagon body manufactured from aircraft-grade aluminium. Fold down the grille and unlock the bonnet and there is a 6.5-litre V8 turbodiesel lurking, producing 205bhp at 3,400rpm and delivering a stump-pulling 440lb/ft of torque married to a 4-speed automatic transmission.

The interior features 4 seats with a large centre console between the rear passengers, air-conditioning and electric windows. Mini TV screens are situated in the passenger sun visors and in the headrests of both seats. Open the rear 'barn doors' and you are greeted by two further screens, a sub-woofer and multiple amplifiers - this Hummer is not going to go unnoticed!

Now showing 76,000 km on the odometer, this vehicle has an MoT until 1st October '16 and a UK V5c. Measuring 185" long by 87" wide, very few vehicles command the road presence that this Hummer H1 does, and you'd be wise to ensure your garage is large enough! They no longer make these H1 models anymore, so if something like this is on your shopping list, then this is a rare opportunity.