2001 Hummer H1

Highlights

• 1 owner from new
• Full UK Conversion by DK Engineering
• Just 5,900 miles from new
• Civilian-supplied Hummer H1
• HPI clear
• Fresh service to be included in sale
• Offered as a part of the YOLO Collection
• Guide price (hammer) £25k - £35k
• Please refer to the 'Documents' section for a PDF of the conversion, and a scan of the current V5C

General Description

Originally based on the military M998 Humvee, being the U.S Armed Forces vehicle of choice and after being at the forefront of U.S Army propaganda, public eyes were immediately in gaze at the colossal nature of the Humvee. The Humvee received such a large following that a campaign to create a road going version was created and swiftly faced by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Humvee takes its name from the phonetic derivation of High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle or ‘HMMWV’.

The AM General Hummer was first offered to civilians as an off-road vehicle in March, 1992 with Schwarzenegger himself taking delivery of the first example. The Hummer was offered in 3 common variants, the convertible soft-top, a four-door hardtop, and an Alpha Wagon bodied model. Other less known variants included a two door pickup and a four door slant-back version and production remained strong up until 2006. 5 different engines and 3 automatic transmissions were offered along with a vast array of optional extras. AMG introduced a third engine in 1996, the 6.5-litre V8 turbodiesel producing 205bhp at 3,400rpm and delivering a stump-pulling 440lb/ft of torque, transforming the Hummer into the ultimate on and off-road vehicle.

Although similar to its military predecessor in appearance, the Hummer offered comforts that it's prior could only have dreamt of. The interior features 4 seats with a large centre console between the rear passengers, air-conditioning and electric windows.

About this specific vehicle

This H1 was manufactured in 2001 and fitted with the 6.5 litre V8 Turbodiesel and arrived in the UK in March 2002, imported by the current and sole custodian of this example. Upon arrival, the owner consulted DK Engineering to handle the Individual Vehicle Approval process.

With regulatory changes, the works need to comply with the IVA at the time were more extensive than usual, and many of these changes continue to improve usability of the Hummer to this day. The most noticeable change was the removal of the two-piece windscreen support, with DK arranging for a bespoke single-piece full width windscreen to be installed.

Other changes are more subtle; the removal of helicopter pick up points(!) from the bonnet, radiator grilles required modifications, a front suspension guard added, additional headlamps added to conform to regulations stipulating they be placed within 400 mm of the edge. Other modifications for conformity were carried out including the fitment of a Thatcham Cat 1 approved alarm in works that totalled 200 hours.

Since import the Hummer has been kept as part of a significant collection of cars and used sparingly. Currently undergoing a service, this Hummer presents today with just 5,900 miles from new and is offered accompanying two others as a part of the YOLO collection.

Tyres

Front Right: Goodyear Wrangler - 37 x 12.50 R17 - 2004 - 11mm tread

Front Left: Goodyear Wrangler - 37 x 12.50 R17 - 2004 - 11mm tread

Rear Right: Goodyear Wrangler - 37 x 12.50 R17 - 2004 - 11mm tread

Rear Left: Goodyear Wrangler - 37 x 12.50 R17 - 2004 - 11mm tread

*Payment within 3 working days and collection within 7 calendar days.

**DK Engineering are selling this vehicle on behalf of the private owner on a consignment basis. The usual level of DK Engineering service can be expected, and viewings are welcome, however no warranty is given or implied and the sale shall be carried out via bill of sale from private owner to buyer.