{"product_id":"fast-car-magazine-december-1998-renault-5-calibra-peugeot-205-sierra-corrado-1503","title":"Fast Car Magazine December 1998 Renault 5 Calibra Peugeot 205 Sierra Corrado (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 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, packed with late-1990s modified-car culture, tuning features, custom builds, ICE coverage and heavily styled performance cars.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast Car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £3.20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified Cars \/ Tuning \/ Performance \/ ICE \/ Styling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1503\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is dominated by a dramatically modified \u003cstrong\u003epurple Renault 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, photographed at an aggressive angle and fitted with large alloy wheels, deep body styling and an extreme custom appearance typical of the late-1990s UK tuning scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front cover highlights several major features including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese imports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Sierra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW E30 wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodykits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6x9 speaker test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClio tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension guide Part 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine-care feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-scale car audio\/ICE coverage with the bold \u003cstrong\u003e“50,000 Watts”\u003c\/strong\u003e feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMagazine Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents pages show a very substantial issue with a broad mixture of feature cars, technical articles, tuning advice and in-car entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible \u003cstrong\u003efeature cars\u003c\/strong\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Thrash\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Japanese import feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Calibra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Corrado\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Corsa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Sierra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine gives a particularly good snapshot of the late-1990s modified-car scene, with lowered cars, wide wheels, body kits, bright paint finishes, large exhausts and heavily customised interiors and audio installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Tuning Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe visible contents show extensive technical coverage including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Test Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW \/ Beemer Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodykits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel and tyre-related content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling and bodywork modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine-maintenance guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes the issue appealing not only as a period collectible but also as a reference for the sort of modifications and tuning practices popular in the UK at the end of the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eICE \/ Car Audio Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is a strong focus on in-car entertainment, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE News\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t Loose It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarthquake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBG Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge speaker \/ audio-system features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover's major \u003cstrong\u003e50,000 Watts\u003c\/strong\u003e feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis kind of ICE coverage was a major part of Fast Car during this era and gives the issue plenty of period interest for collectors of 1990s car-audio culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncluded Fold-Out \/ Catalogue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA large fold-out section is clearly visible in the supplied photographs. It appears to be a \u003cstrong\u003eLarkspeed \/ AEZ wheel catalogue-style insert\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a model posed beside alloy-wheel imagery and the slogan \u003cstrong\u003e“More For Your Money!”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe fold-out displays multiple wheel designs across the top and has visible original fold lines from how it was stored within the magazine. It is a substantial multi-panel insert and is a nice surviving period extra for anyone interested in 1990s aftermarket wheels and styling products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with noticeable age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright and colourful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable \u003cstrong\u003esurface rubbing, scratches and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e across the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral \u003cstrong\u003eedge and corner wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine shows wear from age and repeated reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome areas of the cover and pages appear slightly wavy or curved rather than perfectly flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall creases and bends are visible around edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages remain colourful and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome light marks and minor staining are visible internally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold-out insert shows clear original fold lines and some light creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover and spine edges show further shelf and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall magazine structure appears intact in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1998 Fast Car\u003c\/strong\u003e issue with strong Renault, Peugeot, Ford, Volkswagen, Vauxhall and car-audio content, making it a good piece of late-1990s modified-car memorabilia.\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":55003274150227,"sku":"1503-06-20092026","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260915_183142.jpg?v=1789922240","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/fast-car-magazine-december-1998-renault-5-calibra-peugeot-205-sierra-corrado-1503","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}