Highlights

Only 1,625 miles from new
UK-registered and road-legal
Upgraded under the IROAN program in 2009
Original US military-grade paint
New roof and doors installed

The Appeal

The big, broad-shouldered stance of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle is the sort of thing that seems inimitably American. Reinforced, with a high stance for rough terrain and capable of taking a nearly 2,000kg payload, this is very much the workhorse of the US Military and, of course, the perfect replacement for the traditional jeep.

First introduced for service in the late 80s, the first AM General Humvees were employed in Panama in late '89, and in the following year, really went through their paces in the Gulf War. Over the next few decades it was regularly developed upon, with one of the most improved and capable designs being this - the M1123, with a whopping great 6.5-Litre V8 diesel engine and a 4-speed transmission - mounted on one of the most rugged suspension systems on the planet and a chassis that kept it lumbering across terrain ranging from the Gulf to Panama to Ukraine.

The M1123 used a troop seat kit for troop transport operations, a 200-ampere umbilical power cable to power shelter equipment, and stowage racks for ammunition and equipment. These are, naturally, incredibly rare in the UK - you certainly can't get them at your local showroom, important is enormously expensive and when new, they cost upwards of $150,000 apiece.

Upgraded in 2009 under the IROAN (The Inspect Repair Only As Necessary) programme at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, CA, this hefty military truck later entered Civilian ownership at the start of the 2020s. As you'd expect, the original military paintwork is carrying some signs of wear, but the truck is ultimately in fine fettle, running as readily as you'd expect and capable of taking four passengers alongside its hefty rear payload space.

These impressive vehicles are utterly iconic - a great play up of American military strength, and doubtlessly amongst one of the most recognisable pieces of military equipment ever built.

The History and Paperwork

Built in 2002 for US Military service at AM General, Mishawaka, Indiana
Previously owned and operated by the US Marine Corps
USMC servicing in the US & overseas not available for public view
Upgraded in 2009 at MCLB Barstow at 557 miles under the IROAN program
Purchased in June 2022 by the current keeper, who himself is ex-military
Vehicle is UK registered and road legal to drive on a standard car licence
Serviced and MOT'd in line with guidelines; no advisories
Service and MOT scheduled for 12 June 2025

The Condition

Bodywork and underside appear in smart condition for the age of the vehicle
Paint is original and US military grade, carrying only light signs of wear
New roof and doors installed in recent years
Original interior is very clean
Stored indoors in the UK
Features include:
- Goodyear Wrangler MT/R tyres
- 24 bolt split rims
- heavy-duty airlift bumper and reinforcement plate
- Military Trucklite upgraded headlights
- Red Dot air conditioning (wired, just needs mounting)

The Mechanics

6.5-Litre Detroit Diesel V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 4 gears
Equipped with:
- Reinforced frame with cross members
- Lifting shackles
- Heavy-duty rear springs
- Shock absorbers
- Reinforced control arms
- Heavy-duty tyres and rims
- Transfer case and differential with a modified gear ratio
Fully-loaded M1123 heavy variant cargo/troop carriers could climb road grades as steep as 60 percent (31 degrees) and traverse a side slope of up to 40 percent (22 degrees)
Can ford hard bottom water crossing up to 30 inches (76 centimetres) without a deep water fording kit
Capable of fording 60 inches (152 centimetres) with the kit
Features a 4-speed 4L80e gearbox, 2x NATO 12V 110amp Hr batteries
The vendor states that it's driving well, and we've no reports of any mechanical issues

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