Tupac Shakur’s iconic 1996 Hummer H1, widely recognized as the last vehicle he purchased before his death in September 1996, is set to cross the auction block at Bonhams Cars’ Scottsdale sale on January 23, 2026. The customized four-door hardtop pickup, a cultural touchstone for hip hop and automotive enthusiasts, is expected to command up to $450,000.
On paper, the vehicle features a 6.5-liter turbo diesel V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and full-time four-wheel drive. In practice, it showcases an array of bespoke upgrades, including oversized off-road tires, custom wheels, heavy-duty diamond plate bumpers, a front brush guard with auxiliary lights, a 12,000-pound winch, and a roof-mounted spotlight.
The interior is equally striking, with cream leather upholstery, a period-correct Clarion head unit and CD changer, a Sony navigation system, and a PA system complete with sirens and loudspeaker. These additions highlight Tupac’s signature blend of luxury and rugged style.
Shakur purchased the Hummer in August 1996, approximately one month before he was fatally shot in Las Vegas. Estate records confirm it as the last vehicle he acquired, a detail that has elevated its status as a rolling artifact of 1990s hip hop history.
This H1 has previously appeared at auction. In 2016, it sold through RR Auction for a six-figure sum and has remained low mileage since, with the odometer showing just over 10,000 miles. Bonhams is marketing the vehicle as a one-of-a-kind pop culture collectible, complete with factory documents, full history, and clear chain of ownership. The auction house estimates a mid- to high-six-figure final sale price, rivaling collector Ferraris despite the truck’s military-derived origins.
Today, the Hummer badge represents a very different era. General Motors has revived the nameplate with an all-electric supertruck featuring four-figure horsepower, advanced launch controls, and near-silent torque. In contrast, Tupac’s H1 remains loud, raw, and unapologetically of its time—a snapshot of a period when both the original H1 and one of rap’s biggest stars were in full throttle.
