
- 1972 AM General M35 M49A2C Fuel Tanker
- 7.8L I6 Turbo Diesel
- 5-Speed Manual
- 4X4
- Black Exterior
- Black Interior
- New Interior
- LED Headlights
- Power Steering
- A/C
- 50 Gallon Tank
AM General is a contract manufacturer of heavy vehicles and military vehicles. The company is headquartered in South Bend, Illinois, and was responsible for the original Humvee, as well as its civilian variant which we know and love as the Hummer. Did you know that AM General also made things as diverse as transit buses, articulated buses, and even the original Jeep? If we were to delve into AM General’s history, we’d need far more than one mere listing. So let’s take a look at one of their historic products that’s up for sale, this 1972 AM General M49A2. Coming to you from Miami, Florida, this truck bears just 6,447 miles and sports a 7.8L turbo diesel i6 engine too. So, what is it exactly? Let’s find out.
Exterior and Interior
This truck comes in black because, why not? After all, it’s a tough, military-looking thing with its six massive wheels and chunky Goodyear tires. Yes, the rear axle is a dually configuration for better weight bearing capacity. We see that it’s been treated to LED headlamps as a worthwhile upgrade. Then, we check out the capacious cargo bed out back and let us tell you, it will put a pickup truck to shame. Of course it’s quite high off the ground, but that grants you fantastic ground clearance, which, when paired with this vehicle’s four-wheel drive system, makes for an unstoppable overlander. The exhaust pipe exits upwards too, in classic truck fashion. The interior of this 1972 AM General M49A2 features seating for three adults across a raised driver seat and a lower two-person bench seat. We’re told that there’s air conditioning which is excellent for those hot days. Otherwise, it’s a very no-nonsense affair. You’ve got a black three-spoke steering wheel, three pedals, a gear shifter and a transfer case lever. The gauges are clustered within the center console aircraft-style, and their design and font are aircraft-reminiscent too.
Engine
Powering this 1972 AM General M49A2 is a 7.8-liter turbocharged in-line six-cylinder diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. You’ve got four-wheel drive, and power steering too, making it surprisingly easy to drive this beast. A 50-gallon fuel tank is also present for extended driving range.
Inspection
The civilian Hummer H1 remains one of the most unmistakable 4x4s ever put into production, carrying over much of the military-derived hardware that made the platform famous while adding comfort and convenience for road use. This 2000 AM General Hummer H1 4-Door Slant Back shows 22,249 miles and is finished in Black over a Gray cloth interior. Its specification includes the 6.5-liter turbodiesel V8, full-time four-wheel drive, dual-range transfer case, Central Tire Inflation System, front winch, brush guard, 37-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires, Monsoon audio, and the GC Option Package. With its low indicated mileage, imposing slant-back body, and highly specialized driveline hardware, this H1 delivers a driving experience unlike virtually anything else on the road.
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