If you belong to
the original Hummer fanbase, then Mil-Spec Automotive will have you salivating
with its latest H1. This is the sixth H1 that comes out of the Detroit-based
company, which specializes at overhauling the off-roaders with extreme
attention to detail.
Mil-Spec’s “#006”
is based on a 1996 slant-back H1 and features a tactical-inspired design. The
vehicle was completely disassembled and rebuilt with much tighter tolerances;
even the factory seam-sealed floorpan was replaced with a fully welded aluminum
unit, making the interior a much quieter place and saving some weight, too.
One of the
highlights of the build is the adjustable Air-Ride suspension, which increases
ground clearance when needed. The most important change, though, is the new
powertrain, a 500hp 6.6-liter Duramax diesel paired to a six-speed Allison
automatic and upgraded part-time two-speed transfer cases. The brakes comes
from Wilwood, featuring 12.25-inch slotted/drilled rotors.
The interior is
also completely redone and chassis #006 comes with two-tone black leather with
marine-grade canvas accents, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel and its own fitted
luggage set.
The overhauled
Hummer H1 is finished in Deep Sky Black textured spray-on polyurethane material
infused with Kevlar to make it more durable against scratches, with black
semi-gloss detailing, heavy-duty bumpers, an aluminum snorkel and a 60-inch LED
lightbar mounted above the windshield.
If you wonder what
Mil-Spec Automotive is charging for this particular Launch Edition (the first
out of 12), the answer is a cool US$ 295,039.
