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1988 AM General Humvee M1097R1

$15,000

Year

1988

Make

AM General

Model

HMMWV / Humvee

Odometer

8,800

Engine

6.5L Detroit Diesel V8

Fuel Type

diesel

Transmission

automatic

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

046590

Seller

private party

Location

Troy, OH

Title Status

clean
Registered for on-road use and showing just 8,800 miles, this 1988 AM General Humvee M1097R1 is a clean-title surplus HMMWV project with a strong body, new batteries, fresh oil change, and extensive photos of the chassis, suspension, driveline, interior, engine bay, and underbody. Located in Troy, Ohio and offered by a private seller with Montana title and registration, it is powered by a 6.5L Detroit Diesel V8 paired with an automatic transmission and 4x4 drivetrain. The seller purchased it as the foundation for a camper-style build but has decided not to take on the project, noting that it starts right up, has plenty of tire tread, presents in unusually clean body condition for a surplus Humvee, and needs a mirror, soft top, one seat, and doors.
  • Montana Title and On-Road Registration: This M1097R1 is offered with Montana on-road registration and a clean title, which is an important distinction for buyers who want a surplus HMMWV they can register, transfer, and use rather than treat only as an off-road project.
  • Running 6.5L Diesel Drivetrain: Power comes from a 6.5L Detroit Diesel V8 paired with an automatic transmission and 4x4 drivetrain. The seller notes new batteries, a fresh oil change, plenty of tire tread, and easy starting, with a coolant flush recommended before winter.
  • M1097R1 Utility Platform: The M1097R1 configuration gives buyers a useful starting point for a camper, overland, utility, or military-vehicle build. The open rear cargo area, flat load surface, wide stance, and simple military layout make it a flexible foundation rather than a finished conversion.
  • Detailed Photo Set: The photos show the exterior, cargo area, cabin, dash, engine bay, suspension, tires, frame, driveline, and underbody in detail. That helps buyers evaluate the truck’s current condition more clearly than a short surplus listing with only a few walkaround shots.
  • Clear Remaining Needs: The seller notes that it needs one mirror, a soft top, one seat, and doors. Those are straightforward project items, while the running drivetrain, fresh oil change, new batteries, visible underbody photos, and existing title/registration give the next owner a solid starting point.
About the AM General HMMWV / Humvee
The AM General HMMWV was built as a military utility vehicle first, which is exactly why civilian buyers continue to chase them. The platform brings portal-geared independent suspension, high ground clearance, wide-track stability, diesel power, simple controls, and a level of presence that conventional SUVs and pickups do not duplicate.

The M1097 family was designed around utility and payload rather than comfort or polish. For today’s buyer, that makes condition, title status, mechanical function, and project completeness the real buying points. This example is best understood as a clean, titled surplus Humvee foundation with a running diesel drivetrain, strong body presentation, and clear remaining needs.

Powertrain
  • 6.5L Detroit Diesel V8
  • Automatic transmission
  • 4x4 drivetrain
  • New batteries, per seller
  • Fresh oil change, per seller
  • Starts right up, per seller
  • Radiator described as being in excellent visual condition
  • Seller recommends coolant flush before winter
  • Odometer shows 8,800 miles, though mileage is not verified
Exterior
  • Military-surplus HMMWV body
  • M1097R1 configuration
  • Montana on-road registration and title, per seller
  • Front brush guard
  • Heavy-duty front bumper
  • Rear cargo bed
  • Folding rear tailgate
  • Hood-mounted intake
  • Military lighting
  • Exterior-mounted spare tire
  • Lots of tread remaining on tires, per seller
  • Soft top needed
  • Doors needed
  • One mirror needed
Interior
  • Military HMMWV cabin
  • Green vinyl front seats shown
  • Open rear seating/cargo area
  • Dashboard with military-style gauges
  • Basic control layout
  • One seat needed, per seller
  • Cargo area suitable for camper, utility, or custom buildout
Chassis and Undercarriage
  • Portal-style independent suspension layout
  • Heavy-duty control arms
  • Coil springs
  • Inboard driveline components
  • Underbody, suspension, frame, and driveline areas shown in detail in seller photos
  • Seller describes body condition as unusually strong for a surplus Humvee
Recent Service and Prep
  • New batteries installed
  • Fresh oil change completed
  • Seller reports it starts right up
  • Radiator visually inspected by seller and described as excellent
  • Coolant flush recommended before winter, per seller

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