{"product_id":"fast-car-magazine-january-1995-calibra-escort-cossie-renault-5-rover-v8-1503","title":"Fast Car Magazine January 1995 Calibra Escort Cossie Renault 5 Rover V8 (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 – January 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e, a strong early issue from the classic 1990s UK modified-car and tuning scene.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis issue has a particularly distinctive period cover featuring a dramatically styled \u003cstrong\u003ewide-arch Vauxhall Calibra\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in yellow with an aggressive body conversion, deep-dish wheels, large rear spoiler and twin-exit exhaust treatment. The magazine is packed with performance cars, engine tuning, body styling, wheel fitment, cooling systems and early-1990s ICE culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMagazine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast Car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1995\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified Cars \/ Performance \/ Tuning \/ Styling \/ ICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1503\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCover \u0026amp; Main Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover highlights a substantial selection of period performance and tuning material, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Load – wide-arch Vauxhall Calibra\u003c\/strong\u003e cover feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e450BHP Ford Escort Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.3 Rover V8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1700 Renault 5 GT Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev-limiters tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel offsets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil coolers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative performance cars including \u003cstrong\u003eLancia Thema, Renault 21 and Austin Montego\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod JVC in-car entertainment competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge classified section covering cars and performance parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents pages reveal even more detail and show how varied this issue is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeature Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNotable feature-car articles include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Load – Ultimate Wide-Arch Calibra\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e450BHP Escort – Ultimate Acid Trip\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCossie Alternatives\u003c\/strong\u003e – featuring Lancia, Renault and Montego – page 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud \u0026amp; Clio\u003c\/strong\u003e – modified Renault feature – page 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtful Dodger\u003c\/strong\u003e – seriously styled Ford Orion – page 110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare Knuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003e540BHP V8 Mini pick-up\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 122\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mixture of Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Rover-derived V8 power and unusual custom builds makes this a particularly interesting snapshot of the British modifying scene before the late-1990s styling boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTuning \u0026amp; Technical Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents also show a strong technical side, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRev-Limiters Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e – non-destructive testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithin Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e – guide to wheel offsets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil Coolers\u003c\/strong\u003e – technical feature dealing with engine oil temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.3 Rover V8\u003c\/strong\u003e – performance upgrade feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVizard on Valves\u003c\/strong\u003e – engine technology article\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1700 Renault 5\u003c\/strong\u003e – large-capacity Renault 5 Turbo engine feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow Do They?\u003c\/strong\u003e – body-kit construction\/building article\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes the magazine useful not just as a nostalgic tuning title but also as a period reference for the types of modifications, components and technical approaches being used in the UK scene in the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors of 1990s performance magazines, the issue has particularly strong period appeal through its coverage of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Calibra, Ford Escort Cosworth, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Rover V8 conversions, Mini V8 builds, Ford Orion, Lancia Thema, Renault 21 and Montego performance alternatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe styling shown throughout is very much of its era – wide arches, deep-dish alloy wheels, large spoilers, body kits, lowered suspension and heavily modified turbo engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with noticeable age-related and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all supplied photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing across the front cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a prominent diagonal crease running down from the upper-right area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral \u003cstrong\u003esurface scratching, scuffing and rubbing\u003c\/strong\u003e to the front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant \u003cstrong\u003espine wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, including rubbing, small splits\/nicks and loss along portions of the spine edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop edge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e with small bends, creases and surface loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth upper corners show handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom-left corner\u003c\/strong\u003e has visible creasing, rubbing and slight fraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom edge has general wear and small creases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover shows age-related marks and handling impressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover has visible \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing, rubbing, surface marks and edge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover corners and spine edge show further age-related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages visible in the photographs remain colourful, legible and securely presented, although normal age\/handling wear should be expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents page remains clear and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazine does not sit perfectly flat, consistent with age, storage and previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOverall this is \u003cstrong\u003enot a pristine copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it remains a very collectable original January 1995 issue with strong early Fast Car content and plenty of genuine period tuning material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease use the photographs as the main guide to condition, as they form part of the 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 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