2006 HUMMER H3

Built at GM’s Shreveport Assembly and Stamping Plant in Louisiana in mid 2006 (possibly May), this left-hand-drive 3.5-litre Hummer H3 with the 4-speed manual gearbox was first registered in November 2006.

The precise history of this Hummer isn’t known as the service booklet is missing. However, most of the visible clues point to it being a North America spec vehicle - left-hand-drive, speedo in mph (kmh inside ring) and english language manuals - but it has also spent a number of years in Germany, most likely the Dusseldorf area. Just to confuse us further, the VIN plate under the bonnet is actually in German but it appears to be the only label on the car in that language.

The H3 was imported to the UK around a year ago and has just been taken into the trade as a part-exchange.

The black painted bodywork around the vehicle looks good, with just a handful of light scratches on the driver’s side bonnet edge, door and front wheel arch, some stone chips on the rear arches and scratching from the whip aerial on the side of the bonnet.

The full-width chromed 7-slot grille across the front appears in good order with no obvious pitting. Likewise the plastic front bumper-shroud seems undamaged and there is just a tiny spot of rust above the towing eye on the left. Down each side, the stainless steel side-step bars appear in good condition.

The 16-inch 7-spoke wheels are starting to look a little scruffy with the chrome lacquer bubbling and flaking off. All are fitted with Goodyear Wrangler tyres from 2011 and show good tread depth.

For info: the green sticker in the windscreen is called an ‘Umweltplakette’ and denotes Euro 4 emissions compliance and was required for the vehicle to enter designated low-emissions zones in Germany.

The interior is also in black, with the leather upholstery accented by a silver/grey piping. The driver’s seat looks a little polished, has some wear on the side bolster and a few scratches across the seat base. There are a few light scuffs on the passenger seat too, but overall the interior looks in a pretty good condition. The dash looks very tidy, its design is pretty sleek with all vents and controls fitting flush to the surface.

To the extent that we’ve been able to test the electrics, most things appear to work. Electric mirrors, radio (with phone prep), sunroof, heater and air con (very cold) all work as expected. The driver’s door window doesn’t seem to work though and nor does the central locking from the key fob - although it’s possible that the fob’s battery may need replacing.

The carpets throughout look clean and intact and there are fabric fitted overmats front and rear. The headlining too looks good and is mostly clean with just some light soiling above the rear luggage area.

Under the bonnet, the engine bay appears neat and tidy with all major ancillaries looking as they should. Aside from surface corrosion on a few components and fixings, there are no signs of rust around the compartment or the bonnet lid, hinges and catches.

The undersides of the vehicle appear undamaged and not caked in mud, which suggests that the car has mostly been used on roads. As you would expect though, there is some surface rust here and there on structures and mechanicals such as the prop shaft, rear diff, leaf springs, rear axle and subframe.

In the plastic-lined load space at the back, all seems in good order and it has a full width fabric floor mat. There is a scissor jack behind a panel in the rear door and attached outside is a full size spare wheel with a Goodyear Wrangler tyre which looks unused.

The Hummer has a current MOT certificate valid until March 2021, which it passed first time with no advisories. Being a fairly recent import, we know little about its previous history but it does come with its original owner’s manuals pouch.

Please note that despite the DVLA listing this H3 as a diesel or ‘heavy oil’ - it is definitely petrol-engined.

Especially where little else is known about a vehicle, we would welcome and encourage a personal inspection by any potential bidders. We are looking after the Hummer at our Oxfordshire HQ during the sale and, although we operate in a Covid-safe way, we imagine most would prefer to discuss and inspect the vehicle via a live video call. Use the ‘Contact Seller’ option to arrange it with us.

This Hummer H3 starts, runs and drives well and thanks to lots of glass it has good visibility which should alleviate any concerns you might have about wheeling a left-hooker in UK traffic. Although the H3 has a similar appearance to its bigger H2 brother, and a passing resemblance to the military Humvee, it is actually a rather less imposing vehicle than it first seems. Consequently, you won’t be looking for the truck parking spots at motorway services or hogging a double space at Sainsbury’s.

If you fancy a touch of Hummer’s Hollywood glamour - that previously attracted the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mike Tyson - but in a more compact and usable package, then this good-looking H3 will happily fit the bill. And at an estimate of somewhere between £9,500 and £12,500, you won’t need to be a muscle-bound millionnaire to enjoy it.

We think that this H3 offers bags of attitude but is a little less common than an urbanised Defender and a lot less gangster than a blacked-out G-Wagen. It’s on with NO RESERVE too, so why not give it your best bid and it could be yours.

Inspection is always encouraged (within Govt. guidelines of course), and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.