{"product_id":"car-magazine-september-1984-vw-golf-gti-abarth-renault-turbo-scirocco-sku-1526","title":"Car Magazine September 1984 VW Golf GTI Abarth Renault Turbo Scirocco SKU 1526","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar Magazine – September 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a substantial vintage performance and motoring issue with a particularly strong focus on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hot hatchbacks, performance figures, contemporary road tests and European performance cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dramatic front cover carries the headline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Exploding The Golf GTi Myth”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing two performance hatchbacks at night with their lamps illuminated. This issue is especially relevant to collectors of 1980s hot-hatch culture, Volkswagen material and period European performance-car journalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Volkswagen Golf GTI Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major section of this issue investigates the reputation and performance of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, comparing it with contemporary rivals and examining whether the GTI deserved its increasingly legendary status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents identify:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Sting” – Volkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGolf GTI performance examined against \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiat Strada Abarth 130TC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcceleration and top-speed comparisons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary hot-hatch performance discussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamination of power, drivability and performance figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion of the rapidly growing GTI market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine also looks at the commercial side of the GTI boom, with a feature on buying, selling and the extraordinary demand surrounding performance hatchbacks during the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Cars \u0026amp; Articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible contents show an excellent selection of period performance and enthusiast material, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiat Strada Abarth 130TC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 11 Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Scirocco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEscort XR3i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLancia Delta Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeugeot 205 GTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNissan Cherry Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToyota MR2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaserati Biturbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyundai Stellar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Jetta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVW Microbus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 11 Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitroën BX19RD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Orion GL Diesel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEarly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiat Abarth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e competition cars\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contents page reveals a particularly varied issue, covering far more than the cover story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Muscle Factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e looks at acceleration times and top speeds and discusses the relationship between quoted performance, power and real-world drivability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Of The Rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together a selection of sporting cars including Escort XR3i, Lancia Delta Turbo, Peugeot 205 GTI and Nissan Cherry Turbo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also coverage of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToyota MR2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, described as a mid-engined sports car representing a significant new direction in Japanese performance-car design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther articles include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault turbo-engine development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 11 Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Microbus performance conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFord Transit promotional\/racing project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrolight aviation feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamaro show car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraction Avant journey to Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHistorical motoring from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1926–1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolkswagen Golf diesel comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Fiat Abarth competition-car history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic dashboard technology and automotive electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors interested in the emergence of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1980s hot hatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a particularly relevant period issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssue Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Car Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e September 1984\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal UK Price:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £1.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exploding The Golf GTI Myth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Theme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volkswagen Golf GTI \u0026amp; 1980s performance hatchbacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1526\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984 magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and shows genuine age and handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the supplied photographs, visible condition points include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable general surface rubbing and fine scratches to the front cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight scuffing associated with storage and handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear along the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall marks and rubbing around the cover edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower edge shows some wear and light creasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower-left corner has visible rubbing \/ wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower-right corner has some edge and corner wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor corner softening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight age-related marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal pages appear complete and securely held in the photographed section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior printing remains bright, clear and highly readable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome natural age toning to page edges 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