Following its adoption by the U.S. military, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (more popularly known as the Humvee) found success in the commercial market as the Hummer H1. It looks like the Humvee’s replacement might have the same civilian market appeal.
GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was selected by the Army in 2020 to replace the iconic Humvee. The truck is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and features 70% commercial off-the-shelf components—and the first Infantry Squad Vehicle made available to the civilian market.
The buyer was none other than legendary NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick.
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The ISV was designed to provide the Army with an ultra-light tactical vehicle to move an infantry squad and their gear quickly across the battlefield. With even fewer amenities than a Humvee (like doors or a roof), the ISV is unlikely to see commercial success like the Hummer if it comes to market.
However, this one-off Infantry Squad Vehicle-U (Utility) for civilians was built specifically to benefit the Congressional Medal Of Honor Society’s 501(c)(3) charity. It was auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach—and reached a hammer price of $1,000,000.
Painted in the standard Army green, the auction ISV features a custom livery that pays tribute to the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its recipients, and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States. Four Medal of Honor recipients—David Bellavia, Kyle Carpenter, Terry Richardson, and Matt Williams—were present for the auction on April 18, 2026.
“GM Defense is proud to stand alongside the Medal of Honor Foundation and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society,” said company president Steve duMont in a press release.” To see this vehicle generate meaningful support for those who have given so much in service to our country is something we are deeply grateful for.”
That meaningful support came from winning bidder Rick Hendrick, chairman and CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group and owner of the Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR team. If you’ve been stationed in North Carolina (or even neighboring Virginia or South Carolina), you’ve probably seen a car that was bought at a Hendrick’s dealership.
“The GM Defense ISV-U is an impressive piece of engineering, built to perform in the world’s most demanding conditions,” Hendrick said at the auction. “But what makes today’s auction truly special is what it represents. Honoring the men and women who serve our country and sporting the mission of the Medal of Honor Foundation is incredibly meaningful.”
“I take tremendous pride in our partnership with GM Defense and the role Hendrick Technical Solutions plays in the ISV program. I’ve been fortunate to be around a lot of remarkable vehicles in my lifetime, but this one causes a special kind of meaning.”
Hendrick is also the chairman of Hendrick Technical Solutions, the manufacturer of the ISV’s rollover protection system and chassis exoskeleton.
100% of the hammer price went to benefit the Medal of Honor Foundation. Despite its name, the Congressional Medal of Honor Society is not Congressionally funded. Through the Foundation, the Society works to care for living Medal of Honor Recipients and their families, preserve the legacy of the Medal, and project its values of courage, sacrifice, and service to future generations.
Since its introduction to the force, the ISV has received mixed feedback from troops. While some bemoan its lack of armor and cramped onboard seating, drivers have praised the vehicle for its speed and agility. “It’s like driving an off-road go-kart,” one soldier told We Are The Mighty. “I could even slide it around without the guys in the back.”
There you are, Mr. Hendrick. You can safely take your new ISV and whip it around in the dirt. Just try not to conduct an impromptu field test of your company’s rollover protection system.
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