Battle Worn Restorations
About

Battle Worn
Restorations

$122,222

The Record

In January 2025, Battle Worn Restorations sold a 2012 AM General M1167 REV Heavy Variant on Bring a Trailer for $122,222 — the highest price ever paid for a non-armored Humvee at public auction. It wasn't luck. It was the result of doing the work right.

We Don't Cut Corners.
We Aim for Perfection.

Battle Worn Restorations is a specialty shop in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire focused exclusively on military HMMWV restoration, sales, and custom parts fabrication.

We do frame-off restorations — full teardowns, mechanical rebuilds, electrical overhauls, and custom finishes. Every system gets addressed, documented, and tested before a vehicle leaves our shop.

We also fabricate custom parts in-house when what's available isn't good enough. If it needs to be built, we build it.

5K
Square foot shop
3
Person team
#1
BaT auction record
NH
Lakes Region

The Team

Richard Ellert

Founder & Restorer

Richard has been working on military vehicles for years. He sources vehicles, manages restorations, and handles every build from acquisition to final sale.

Diesel Mechanic

Powertrain & Drivetrain

Our in-house diesel mechanic handles all engine work, transmission rebuilds, and drivetrain overhauls. Every mechanical system is rebuilt to spec.

Parts Specialist

Sourcing & Fabrication

When parts aren't available or aren't good enough, our parts specialist fabricates them in-house using military-spec materials and processes.

The Facility

Our 5,000 square foot shop in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is equipped for full military vehicle restorations — frame lifts, paint booths, fabrication equipment, and full diagnostic tooling. Everything under one roof, done by our team.