{"product_id":"fast-car-magazine-december-1996-vw-corrado-turbo-peugeot-205-golf-tuning-1503","title":"Fast Car Magazine December 1996 VW Corrado Turbo Peugeot 205 Golf Tuning (1503)","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eFast Car Magazine – December 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e issue, packed with period UK modified-car, tuning, performance and ICE content from the height of the 1990s modified-car scene.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a modified \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Corrado\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoted as a \u003cstrong\u003e350bhp Corrado Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, with numerous other performance and tuning features advertised across the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast Car Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified Cars \/ Tuning \/ Performance \/ ICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1503\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a particularly strong period issue for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e1990s VW, Peugeot, Ford and modified-car culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plenty of technical material as well as feature cars and contemporary aftermarket products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMain Cover Feature – 350bhp VW Corrado Turbo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe principal feature is a heavily modified \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Corrado Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, advertised on the cover as producing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e350bhp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents confirm the feature at around \u003cstrong\u003epage 122\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as a high-power Corrado build. The car is pictured prominently across the cover in a deep red finish with a lowered stance and large aftermarket wheels, making it a very recognisable example of mid-1990s UK tuning style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther Feature Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents shown in the photographs include a wide selection of modified vehicles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Fat Clio\u003c\/strong\u003e – unusual Renault Clio feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorny Hondas\u003c\/strong\u003e – modified Honda coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Grown Orion\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ford Orion feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevilish Peugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Ford Escort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupercharged G60 Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16V Golf Icon Tweaks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 GT Hybrid Turbos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4x4 Dyno Shoot-Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is also a strong Volkswagen theme running through the issue, including the Corrado, Golf G60 and additional Golf tuning material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Tuning Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed contents pages show a substantial technical section including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18bhp RS Turbo cam test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4x4 dyno shoot-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraight-line springs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour-coding wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFM CDs \/ in-car audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruck box build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE competition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension and wheel-related modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine and turbo tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes the issue particularly interesting for anyone collecting original period material relating to \u003cstrong\u003e1990s modifying techniques and aftermarket equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod Modified-Car Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine captures the styling trends associated with the UK modified scene of the era, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbo conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge alloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowered suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-body styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-coded components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-car entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyno testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot hatch modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe adverts and editorial design are also very representative of the mid-1990s tuning-magazine scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with substantial visible age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover has \u003cstrong\u003enoticeable creasing, rubbing and surface wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy wear is visible along the \u003cstrong\u003espine and left edge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-left corner is creased and worn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-left front corner has \u003cstrong\u003esignificant scuffing, crushing and small tears\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower edge shows general rubbing and fraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover does not sit perfectly flat and shows some waviness\/curling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner contents area shows \u003cstrong\u003econsiderable wear around the centre\/spine\u003c\/strong\u003e, including visible tears and stress around the binding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are small holes\/tears and paper loss around parts of the central fold\/binding shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal pages displayed remain readable and colourful but show general handling and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover has \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing, spine rubbing, edge wear and corner wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly toward the lower spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall binding appears heavily used and should be treated carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious handwritten notes are visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot a mint collector copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it remains a highly interesting original 1996 issue with substantial period tuning content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all supplied photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: 1503\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"FAST CAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55003227980115,"sku":"1503-01-20092026","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260915_182858.jpg?v=1789921411","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/fast-car-magazine-december-1996-vw-corrado-turbo-peugeot-205-golf-tuning-1503","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}