Highlights

One of the original first 3,000 H1s delivered to US Army
Seen action in Iraq and Basra 1990 to 2003
The only remaining operational active service H1 from first batch
Restored in Greece and now finished in red with black trim
Maintained by US Army then California and Greek keepers
Recent partial rebuild with scope for further work as required

The Appeal

There had been ‘go anywhere’ general purpose military vehicles before - we think you know the one we mean - but nothing, and we do mean nothing, on the scale of the simply named Hummer H1.

These gargantuan, go-anywhere military vehicles rightly became the symbol of early 90s Desert Storm campaigns for their indestructible, terrain-defying abilities. Likely when you think of a H1, you think of this vehicle because it was amongst the first 3,000 supplied to the US Army for the Iraq campaign.

It served in Desert Storm campaigns 1 and 2 and also at Bassra in 1991 and then Baghdad in 2003. After decommissioning in 2013 it spent time with a California collector before being acquired by a Greek MOD engineer. It is believed to be the only remaining H1 from that first batch of 3,000 that saw active service.and part of the 88th Airborne Rangers.

It comes to market fresh from a partial rebuild. The vendor will complete the work if the buyer wishes at an additional cost. The Vendor has decided to rebuilt with a USA supplier of spare parts and engineering team and have this ready in roughly 8 weeks. If the new owners wish the information will be passed to them.

Now painted red and with total mileage of 119,276, - although the odometer has been zero’d - this H1 has been well maintained by its military and civilian keepers. It is equipped with Greek technical inspection valid to August 2026 and FIVA Card (Historical Car certification) valid until 2032 Also included are four new tyres and in total roughly 15.000 Euro of spare parts that also include hood, suspension spares, oil filter and Mirrors.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1985
One of the first batch of 3,000 H1s delivered to the US Army
Has received a partial rebuild with full rebuild available by seller as above
Large quantity of spare parts said to total 15,000 Euros with details above
FIVA Historic Car certification valid to 2032
Believed to be the only remaining operational H1 from that first batch of 3,000
Served in Desert Storm 1 and 2, Basra in 1991 and Baghdad in 2003
Decommissioned in 2013
Spent time with a California collector
Subsequently acquired by an engineering with the Greek MOD
Regularly serviced by all keepers
Mileage is stated as 119,276 miles
Odometer has been zero’d
Originally Sand Beige
Greek technical inspection certificate valid to 26th August 2026

The Condition

Aluminium bodywork recently partially restored and resprayed in red in 2019
Red paintwork presents well with some minor scratches and marks advised
Chassis reported to be in very good condition with no reported issues
Exterior fittings and wheels and tyres in good order
Black vinyl soft top as shown in good order with good fittings and clear screens
Black vinyl interior appears to have been retrimed and presents well
We are told that the chassis has been recently wax protected
Interior also features tread plate and body colour trim
No reported electrical or switchgear malfunctions

The Mechanics

6,197cc ‘Detroit Diesel’ V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Usual H1 offroad transmission functionality
Reported to have been well maintained during its life
No reported running or driving issues
Mechanical overhaul during recent restoration work

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