The buzz surrounding the all-new GMC Hummer EV SUV has been building up for months, with car enthusiasts eagerly waiting to see the vehicle in action. However, a recent forum post has caused a stir, revealing that the first production model of the Hummer EV SUV, which was already sold to a buyer in January, is back up for sale before the first buyer has even taken delivery.
The Hummer EV SUV in question is a highly sought-after vehicle, featuring the Edition 1 trim package, which includes 4WD, 830 hp (618 kW), 800-volt architecture, and four-wheel steering. According to the forum post on HummerChat.com, the SUV was sold for $500,000 at a Barrett-Jackson auction. This may seem like a hefty sum, but it pales in comparison to the $2.5 million that the first production unit of its pickup truck sibling sold for.
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The forum post, allegedly from a person named Bill under the handle ‘RoadKing40,’ claims that a company he is part of bought the SUV and that the proceeds from the sale went to a charity called Tread Lightly. Bill states that the purchase “aligns well with our company” but that “the Hummer should go to a true enthusiast or collector.”
Bill claims to have spoken with General Motors and confirms that the SUV is being built and that his company will soon receive both the SUV and the associated paperwork. He also reveals that Barrett-Jackson is interested in facilitating a new auction for the SUV at either Palm Beach or Vegas.
While there has been no official confirmation from GMC regarding these details, a video posted by Barrett-Jackson highlights the Hummer EV SUV VIN 001 sale and includes an interview with one of the buyers, whose name is Bill. At the time of the auction, neither GM nor Barrett-Jackson released any information on the buyer(s) of the electric vehicle or the company behind the purchase.
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The possibility of the first production model of the Hummer EV SUV being up for sale again has generated considerable excitement among car enthusiasts and collectors. With the vehicle’s impressive specs and unique trim package, it is sure to attract a lot of attention at any future auction. Only time will tell who the lucky buyer of this coveted vehicle will be.
