The Humvee or High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle has been converted dozens of times for use in a variety of missions, landscapes and temperatures.

Not to mention all the various retrofitting done to carry everything from sensitive communication devices to machine gun turrets, missile launchers and other tactical equipment. As sales of civilian Hummers drop quarterly it may only be a short time before they are no longer sold on dealer lots. All this vehicle has left is the possibility of a purchase by some foreign power to use in the deserts and snow covered valleys of war torn territories.

But even the USA is thinking about replacing the Hummer as a staple of troop carries, just as Humvee did to the Jeep. The US Military Tactical Truck Systems program is currently testing prototype vehicles, including the International FTTS UV Concept.

Along with this Humvee-killer more “smart” military droves are being produced. Manless vehicles designed to be worked remotely via satellite, sent out to patrol demilitarized zones, go into battle and even search for lost or injured troops and civilians. Two such vehicles currently set for production include The Gladiator and the Andros Mark V0A-1 – which looks like Johnny Five on steroids.

So, it seems this may be all for Hummer, at least as an all purpose military action vehicle, or a pumped up family cruiser. Sure, fans of the truck will keep it alive via fan clubs and car shows, but unless GM’s H4 is a smash hit it looks like we’ve come to the end of (production) line.

Is Hummer really trying to cater to a rough and tumble crowd with a wooden wheel edition? No, it’s more prolific than that. Artist Matthew Harrison chose to combine a “mixture of art, engineering and motoring” at the UK’s Zoo Art Fair with a wooden wheeled H3.

According to his press release; Harrison has combined the legendary off-road vehicle with ‘Wild West’ wooden wheels to create a sculpture that is a mixture of art, engineering and motoring. For Harrison, the crux of the ‘Hummer’ is formed by both its ‘being’ and its afterlife.

Corin Richards of HUMMER commented; Similar to HUMMER, this sculpture really is like no other. As well as being built for action, the H3 certainly has a unique, iconic style. We were thrilled to be approached by Matthew and glad to be supporting his work at the Zoo Art Fair.

Looking at Hummer’s H3T micro site, Hummer takes its off-road, adventurous appeal to a whole new level. Hummer markets the vehicle as being versatile for fun seekers offering those a chance to experience the most out of their Hummer. Some would argue, this is a slight shift from its original branding strategy. In most cases, driving a Hummer comes with an idealistic status of wealth, while still encompassing toughness and reliability. The H3T takes on a whole new idea of function and flexibility. Not only does the new brand appeal to those searching for a vehicle to fit multiple lifestyles, it still embodies the same off road aggressiveness.

The micro site allows users to interact with the H3T with the vehicle’s function as the main selling point. It invites users to experience the options of outdoor activities such as camping, boating, kayaking, biking, use of outdoor motor sports and more. When does the image of a new vehicle ever feature the rear of it?

The new H3T really puts a different dimension into the Hummer brand. Now, pickup drivers can have luxurious comfort with rugged appeal in the pickups truck class. This new model will attract many buyers who never would have considered Hummer as an option. It really is the best of both worlds.

In Four Wheeler’s review, it claims the truck will be a contender for PickUp of the Year and is “one to beat when it comes to trail work.” After taking it through their bolder course, positive feedback is as certain as its toughness. GM’s true test will come in the fall.