Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The AM General M998 is the real thing, the military HMMWV that spawned the civilian Hummer, and this 1991 example is titled and road-legal. Dressed in a camo wrap over 22-inch wheels with genuine portal axles underneath, it is on Cars and Bids at $3,000 with five days to go.1991 AM General M998 HumveeCars & BidsWhat it's worth right nowSurplus Humvees span a broad market depending on whether they are street-legal. According to ClassicCars.com and recent auction results, off-road-only surplus trucks can start near government-auction money, while titled, road-legal examples generally trade from around $18,000 into the mid $30,000s, with clean customized trucks at the upper end and a well-known Barrett-Jackson sale landing at $22,000.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis truck's road-legal Missouri title and cosmetic build place it in that titled band. At $3,000 with five days remaining, the bidding is very early and should climb toward the low $20,000s.1991 AM General M998 HumveeCars & BidsCondition and detailsThis is a genuine M998 with the hardware that matters: real portal axles, inboard brakes, a pintle hitch, a fold-down windshield, and a 24-volt electrical system, powered by the famously durable 6.2-liter diesel V8 and three-speed automatic.1991 AM General M998 HumveeCars & BidsThe build is cosmetic, a custom camo vinyl wrap, 22-inch Fuel wheels, a brush guard, a plasma-cut radiator guard, rock sliders, soft doors and top, CJ-7 bucket seats, and a boombox sound system, with the frame and suspension refinished in black.Cars & BidsTwo areas need attention. The title is the good news: it carries a clean, road-legal Missouri title obtained through the state's Highway Patrol VIN-inspection process, a real advantage over off-road-only trucks, though the dealer notes it may not pass emissions or inspection everywhere, so confirm you can register it in your state. Less good: the odometer shows 19,800 miles on a five-digit unit with Carfax reporting gaps, so treat mileage as shown, and there are electrical gremlins, the brake light stays illuminated and the ignition switch is intermittent, plus general interior wear. The 22-inch wheels also compromise true off-road ability, so this is more show than trail.1991 AM General M998 HumveeCars & BidsAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeAM GeneralModelM998 (HMMWV)Year1991Mileage19,800 miles shownEngine6.2-liter diesel V8PowerAbout 150 hp and 250 lb.ft of torqueTransmission3-speed automaticDrive typeFour wheel driveExterior colorGreen with camouflage wrapInterior colorBlackCurrent bid$3,000, with five days leftInterested in this 1991 AM General M998? View the listing here.What makes the 1991 AM General M998 Humvee uniqueAM General developed the M998 as a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle for the U.S. Army, with production starting in 1984 and the truck making its combat debut in Panama in 1989 before becoming a defining image of the Gulf War. Arnold Schwarzenegger famously paid a shop to make one of the first civilian examples street-legal, and that unexpected popularity convinced AM General to launch the Hummer in 1992. The portal axles give it enormous ground clearance, the inboard brakes tuck the hardware out of harm's way, and the diesel-and-three-speed combination is about as bulletproof as drivetrains get.1991 AM General M998 HumveeCars & BidsThat combination of genuine military pedigree, unmistakable presence, and real off-road hardware is what makes a titled M998 so appealing. It is slow and basic by design, but nothing else on the road looks or goes quite like it.The verdictI like this one for the buyer who wants the genuine article with the paperwork already sorted. A road-legal M998 with real portal axles and a clean Missouri title removes the biggest headache of Humvee ownership, and the cosmetic build gives it serious street presence. Just go in understanding what it is: a slow, characterful, capability-first machine, not a fast one.AdvertisementAdvertisementMy fair-value range is $18,000 to $28,000, most likely the low $20,000s, reflecting the titled, built condition against the show-oriented wheels and the items to fix. Before bidding, confirm registration in your home state, budget to sort the brake-light and ignition issues, and treat the mileage as shown. Handle that, and you own one of the most iconic, road-legal military trucks going.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
