There is an important distinction this time around, however, as the Hummers are only available as kits and lack an engine and transmission. The kit, which is basically a C-Series HMMWV, or Humvee as it was re-dubbed, meets U.S. government regulations, HummerGuy reported. It costs $59,000 but also requires an engine and transmission. AM General believes owners can get a running vehicle on the road for about $75,000. In contrast, a 2006 H1 Alpha cost about $140,000 when it was new.
Included in the kit is the body with 2,800 installed rivets, chassis with springs, cross members, geared hubs, half-shafts, differentials, and a cooling package. Two fuel tanks and the soft top with soft doors round out the contents.
Options will include protection plates for the rocker panels, driveline parts, a winch, heated windshield, geared fan drive, and a central tire inflation system.
A minimum of 50 orders and deposits need to be placed before AM General will fire up its production line to produce the bodies and chassis, the source said.
