2006 Hummer H1 Alpha Convertible

this Daily Picks This is a 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha convertible listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in British Columbia, Canada.

The Hummer H1 is such a memorable and instantly recognizable vehicle that it’s hard to believe it ended production nearly 20 years ago. In 2006, it topped the list as the H1 Alpha.

As an H1, it already has a presence that only a four-ton car can have. It has the long-standing love of another alpha (male), Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Alpha also has grunt and grit to match its girth and grit, thanks to its Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine and commercial-grade Allison 1000 Series five-speed automatic transmission. The H1 Alpha’s 300 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque are increased by 46 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

There are other benefits to this major upgrade. The H1 Alpha looks even more majestic than before, as AM General had to raise the body two inches to accommodate the new engine and transmission. 0-60 mph acceleration time drops from 16.5 seconds to 13.5 seconds. Fuel economy has also improved; with dual fuel tanks holding up to 51.5 gallons, the H1 Alpha now has an estimated range of 570 miles.

GCWR (gross combined weight) increased by one ton to 17,300 pounds. The Allison automatic transmission not only features a tow/haul mode, but it also helps significantly increase the crawl ratio to 45:1. To ensure the underpinnings could handle the extra power under the hood, AM General outfitted the portal axles with helical gears, strengthened the halfshafts, and enlarged the diameter of the inboard brake discs from 10.7 inches to 12 inches.

This particular Hummer H1 Alpha convertible is produced at AM General’s Mishawaka, Indiana, plant in Flame Red Pearl and features a beige removable soft top. The ebony and brown leather interior features heated front seats, a Monsoon sound system with a six-disc in-dash CD changer, and controls for the central tire inflation system connected to the 37-inch Kumhos.

The optional Adventure Package makes this Alpha even more ready for the outdoors by adding a 12,000-pound front winch, 17-inch dual-beadlock forged aluminum wheels, and front and rear Eaton Elockers.

The one-year-old H1 has traveled 3,945 miles (6,348 kilometers) since new, which partly explains the asking price of $211,375. If you decide to buy and truck it to the United States, expect to increase your total purchasing budget. Already in Canada and ready to part with that cash? Enjoy the ride home from the dealership and the many adventures ahead.

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