1990 AM General HMMWV M998

Description

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), commonly known as the Humvee, was developed by AM General in the early 1980s to replace older military vehicles like the M151 Jeep and the M561 "Gama Goat." Renowned for its versatility and durability, the Humvee gained acclaim during the Gulf War of 1991 for its performance in desert environments, which also inspired the civilian Hummer brand. In response to the increasing threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during the Iraq War led to the U.S. Army initiated the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program, culminating in the selection of the Oshkosh L-ATV in 2015. 

Highlights 

• Offered with just 29,513 miles at the time of listing  

• Powered by 6.2-Liter V8 Detroit Diesel engine mated to a three-speed automatic transmission 

• HEMMET top with side door panels with military hard doors 

• Finished in desert tan 

• Four-wheel drive 

• Hard doors  

• Custom front and rear hitch receivers 

• Benefiting from a recent service including changing the engine oil and replacing the glow plugs   

• Parts repaired under current ownership: 

  • New LED headlights 

  • Tires with new bead lock O-rings and valve cores 

  • Seats covered with Sheel Mann fabric  

  • Stainless steel exhaust 

  • New steering wheel 

  • New seat belts and retractors 

  •  Upgraded stainless steel hardware 

  • New exterior plastic parts   

  • Custom fabricated multi-tier steel bumpers 

• Industrial micro epoxy with a UV resistant clear coat was used on all of the black paint surfaces, as reported by the current owner 

• Axle guards welded to the suspension arms on all four corners    

Features 

• Curb weight: 5,200 pounds 

• Maximum payload: 2,500 pounds 

• Maximum gross weight: 7,700 pounds 

• Length: 196.5 inches 

• Wheelbase: 130 inches 

• Width: 86 inches 

• Height: 76 inches  

• Approach angle: 46.5 degrees 

• Departure angle: 41 degrees 

• Maximum towed load: 4,200 pounds 

• Vertical pintle load: 420 pounds  

• Maximum fording depth of 30 inches  

•  Shipping weight dry: 6,260 pounds 

• Shipping cubage: 743 cu-ft 

• 25 gallon fuel tank 

Known Imperfections 

• Inoperative horn 

• Interior dome light is not wired in 

• Four switches shown on dash are new but not connected 

• Gas gauge fluctuates intermittently  

Included 

• Two service manuals  

• Adjustable gunners platform  

• Tow missile carrier   

• Lots of original hardware from the stainless-steel upgrade 

Ownership 

The current owner of this 1990 AM General HMMWV M998 reports purchasing it from a government auction seven years ago.