His love for military vehicles famously helped lead to the introduction of consumer-friendly Hummer SUVs.
But Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared to be favoring one of his military-grade Humvees on Thursday when he took a relaxing drive through Santa Monica.
The 74-year-old actor and former California governor looked as rugged as the action heroes he has played in the past as he smoked a thick cigar behind the wheel.
On the road: Arnold Schwarzenegger looked rugged in his military-grade Humvee as he drove around Santa Monica on Thursday while smoking a cigar
Schwarzenegger looked particularly rugged with his thick stubble.
He had on a simple black T-shirt and sported a luxury wristwatch with a leather band, as well as sunglasses.
He was driving one of his classic green Humvees, which featured detachable doors and a small pickup bed in the back.
The rugged vehicle is part of a fleeting of other Humvees and newer Hummers, which sacrifice the original's off-road capabilities in exchange for more room and luxurious features.
Schwarzenegger first became transfixed by the Humvee when he spotted one in 1990 while filming his comedy Kindergarten Cop.
Looking good: He wore a black T-shirt and sunglasses while sporting some rugged stubble. He owns a fleet of Humvees and consumer-grade Hummers
Battle ready: Seen in the film The Running Man (1987) where he played Ben Richards
After lobbying for its original manufacturer, AM General, to make a civilian version, Schwarzenegger purchased the first two vehicles, renamed Hummer H1s.
The original H1s looked similar to military vehicles, but when General Motors purchased the brand from AM General in 1999, they soon launched the larger H2 and H3 SUV lines.
Although the gas guzzlers would seem at odds with the former governor's commitment to combating climate change, he has outfitted many
