A man discusses his interest in purchasing a Hummer H1, a civilian version of a Humvee, which rarely goes to auction and is usually very expensive. His brother calls him about a potential H1 Hummer that is inoperable and likely damaged, but still a good deal. They go to see the vehicle, but upon arrival, they discover that it is not a real Hummer H1. Instead, it appears to be a fake, with a Ford chassis, engine, and transmission, and a body that resembles a Hummer. Despite this, the man is somewhat impressed by the vehicle's unique construction. The vehicle is eventually sold at an auction for a higher price than expected.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is in Kansas.
2. The narrator is with his brother.
3. The narrator's brother found a Hummer H1 for sale.
4. The Hummer H1 is inoperable and has been in an accident.
5. The Hummer H1 is likely to be expensive, with prices upwards of $100,000.
6. The narrator and his brother go to see the Hummer H1.
7. The Hummer H1 is not actually a real Hummer, but a fake one built on a Ford chassis with a Cobra engine.
8. The fake Hummer has a Chevrolet steering column, a Hummer steering wheel, and a Ford engine.
9. The interior of the fake Hummer has a mix of parts from different vehicles, including a Chevrolet gas pedal.
10. The doors of the fake Hummer are made of fiberglass.
11. The narrator's brother ignores the fake Hummer and chooses an electric golf cart instead.
12. The fake Hummer sells at an auction for a higher price than the narrator expected.
13. The narrator is still looking for a real Hummer H1 to buy.