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Surplus Hummer, via WCXC

If you’re interested in a used Hummer but don’t want to pay $30k–$70k for a civilian H1 model, a government-issued Humvee could be the way to go. The website GOV Planet currently lists 100+ AM General Humvees to be auctioned off around the country. The opening bid on all of them is $10,000.

In case you’re hazy on the Hummer’s specs, here’s a refresher: 6.2L diesel engine, automatic transmission, 7,700 lbs. GVWR, portal axles, and 37″ tires.

They’re all 20+ years old and do look pretty bare bones. But who needs a fancy leather interior, if you’re just going to be overlanding and camping?

The site does make a point to mention that the trucks are for “Off-road use only,” though the veracity of that claim was debated in the comments of the Reddit post where I found the link. That said, caveat emptor.

More photos after the jump.

Links:
GOV Planet: the Hummer in these photos
GOV Planet: all the Hummers available
the Reddit Post
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If you’re looking for a tough-as-nails off-roader, I don’t think you’ll get more bang for your buck than this 6×6 M-35 A2 “Deuce-and-a-Half” Army truck. Do you like hauling a lot of gear when you camp? Well, you can fit two-and-a-half tons worth of coolers, beverages, and ribs in this thing. That’s like having the hauling power of five Ford F-150s in a single truck.

Did I mention bang for the buck? It’s available right now for $3400 in Napa, California.

Here’s a link to the Craigslist ad.

Are you really thinking about it? OK, read this piece is Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-road first. And this forum post. If you still want to get your Deuce on, the site Steel Soldiers has a lot of info.

More pictures after the jump.

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