In the past, I didn’t understand the appeal of expedition trucks, which seemed overkill for most applications. However, after a decade of living on the road and meeting others travelling in these monster rigs, I’ve come to appreciate their benefits. First and foremost, it’s all about shifting your perspective and recognizing these are not simply huge vehicles but rather compact homes. Subsequently, it’s not an expensive truck but a cheap house. Cue today’s 1999 Stewart and Stevenson M1079 LMTV, which represents excellent value at just $55,000 OBO. Affordable ex-army vehicles are nothing new but what sets this offering apart is the huge list of mechanical upgrades and servicing that has already been completed (reference the original listing for details). Subsequently, a lot of the hard work has been done and the final steps are outfitting the camper interior. Further still, depending on your budget once converted these vehicles can be a worthwhile investment with this comparable 1994 M1079 being listed for $190,000.
From the Seller:
“Sadly 3 months ago my fiance and I were struck on a motorcycle by a negligent driver who crossed the median line and hit us head-on traveling the opposite direction. As a result, I lost my left leg below the knee among other injuries between the two of us. I purchased my M1079 right around a year ago and spent the last year slowly working on it with the hopes of turning it into a full-time live-in overland vehicle. At this point, I’ve come to the realization, I won’t be able to complete this build given my physical state. I have a ton of videos/pictures throughout various stages of my build that I can also provide to give potential buyers as much insight as possible.”
1999 Stewart and Stevenson M1079 LMTV
The LMTV is fitted with a 6.6-liter diesel engine that in stock form produces 310 horsepower and is mated to an automatic Alison transmission with uprated 3.07 gearing for highway speeds. A dependable motor is matched with excellent capability thanks to full-time 4WD (both 30/70 and 50/50 drive modes), a locking rear differential, Arduino CTIS (Central Tire Inflation System), and more. Inside the LMTV is decidedly utilitarian but does feature the following driver comforts:
- Air conditioning
- Cab heater
- Kenwood audio and Infinity speakers
- Ram external camera system
- Leather seats
Distinguishing Features
- Habitat box
- Haldex air compressor
- Front bumper and skid plates
- Goodyear tires
This 1999 Stewart & Stevenson M1079 LMTV expedition truck is listed for $55,000 OBO and is currently located in Baltimore, Maryland. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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