HOME   ABOUT   STRATEGY   CURRENT TRENDS   WATCH LIST  AUCTIONS   CONTACT

Most Awesome 4x4 Trucks Ever Made




Asking $46,985 on September 2014

Listed on eBay
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
68,259 miles
6.5 Litre Turbo Diesel V-8  Engine
195 HP @ 3400 RPM
All Power Options
Soft Top













1999 AM General Hummer H1 6.5L Turbo Diesel
In late 1999, AM General and General Motors Corporation finalized an agreement to jointly pursue product, marketing and distribution opportunities for HUMMER. Under the final agreement, GM acquired the exclusive ownership of the HUMMER brand name worldwide and the original HUMMER was renamed the HUMMER H1. In 2002, AM General opened its new HUMMER H2® Assembly Plant in Mishawaka, Ind. next to the plant that produces the military Humvee. There it assembles the exciting SUV and SUT variants of the HUMMER H2, designed and brought to market by GM.

In 2006, AM General and General Motors jointly decided to cease production of the larger HUMMER H1. AM General continues to provide parts and service for the HUMMER H1.  Although GM acquired the HUMMER brand, they do not own any part of AM General LLC.

Specifications:

Turbo compressor
6,500 cc 6.5 liters V 8 front engine with 103.1 mm bore, 97 mm stroke, 20.2 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Diesel fuel
Diesel indirect injection fuel system
25 gallon main diesel fuel tank , 17 gallon auxiliary diesel fuel tank
Heavy duty alternator
Heavy duty engine cooling system
Power: 145 kW , 195 HP SAE @ 3,400 rpm; 430 ft lb , 583 Nm @ 1,800 rpm

The civilian H1 was very popular when first introduced in the 1990's.  Many celebrities and professional athletes could be seen driving these.  However the H1 proved to be the wrong vehicle for regular commuting on paved roads and streets.  It's popularity waned amongst the rich and famous and soon GM was producing the much more practical H2 and H3 models. 2005 was the last year for the H1.  The used prices have remained in the $40,000 range depending upon condition and mileage. Yes, I believe they will one day start appreciating as an investment collector vehicle.  But that may not be for some time since there have been so many on the used market.