{"product_id":"fast-car-magazine-july-1996-180mph-ford-mondeo-renault-5-gt-turbo-rs-1503","title":"Fast Car Magazine July 1996 180mph Ford Mondeo Renault 5 GT Turbo RS (1503)","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eFast Car magazine – July 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, a very strong mid-1990s UK tuning issue packed with modified performance cars, turbo tuning, rolling-road testing, technical features and period in-car entertainment coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe striking front cover is dominated by a heavily modified \u003cstrong\u003egreen Ford Mondeo\u003c\/strong\u003e, photographed at an aggressive angle and promoted as the \u003cstrong\u003e“180mph Mondeo”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The issue captures the peak of the 1990s British tuning scene, with everything from Renault 5 GT Turbos and Ford RS models to BMW M3s, modified Astras, Golfs, Metros and even a Trabant.\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\u003eJuly 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.80\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\"\u003eMain Cover Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eProminent cover stories include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180mph Ford Mondeo\u003c\/strong\u003e – the major cover car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo dyno shoot-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150mph RS clash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNova 1.4 SR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonster exhaust test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e’Ard Top Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW M3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS2000 chip \u0026amp; cam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModified Metro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16-hole Golf head tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mph Trabant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMega ICE features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheap audio filters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge subwoofer mounting test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£1,000 IBL competition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis issue has a particularly broad mix of road-car tuning, engine work, styling and car-audio features, making it a strong period reference for enthusiasts of 1990s modified cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeature Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents pages show an excellent selection of period builds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTango’d Astra Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e – three modified Vauxhall Astras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mph RS Clash\u003c\/strong\u003e – performance comparison involving Ford RS machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cook Report\u003c\/strong\u003e – modified \u003cstrong\u003eFiat Uno Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViolent Violet M3\u003c\/strong\u003e – BMW M3 feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e’Ard Top Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mk1 Golf Cabrio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMean Morphed Metro\u003c\/strong\u003e – extensively modified Austin\/Rover Metro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100mph Trabant\u003c\/strong\u003e – highly unusual tuned Trabant feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180mph Mondeo\u003c\/strong\u003e – headline cover feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo dyno shoot-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover-story Ford Mondeo is shown inside the contents section as a green, lowered and extensively modified example wearing large five-spoke alloy wheels and a body kit. For anyone collecting unusual performance Fords, this is one of the standout features of the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Tuning Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is plenty of hands-on mechanical and performance material, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 Holes of Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e – 16-valve Golf tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProject Bigfoot\u003c\/strong\u003e – styling, wheels and very large tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS2000 Chip \u0026amp; Cam\u003c\/strong\u003e – testing a tuning package for the Ford twin-cam engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop! Mega Brake Test\u003c\/strong\u003e – performance brake-pad testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNova 1.4 Exhaust Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Dyno Shoot-Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical coverage aimed at improving power, braking, handling and appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes the issue particularly interesting for collectors of genuine 1990s tuning culture, when modifications were commonly based around naturally aspirated engine tuning, turbo conversions, cams, chips, exhaust systems, brake upgrades, suspension and aggressive body styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eICE \/ Car Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA substantial section is devoted to period \u003cstrong\u003ein-car entertainment\u003c\/strong\u003e, another major part of Fast Car culture in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures visible in the contents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE Breakers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap Filter Tricks\u003c\/strong\u003e – making inexpensive crossover filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Sub Mount Test\u003c\/strong\u003e – testing subwoofer enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio competition coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese features provide a good snapshot of the large-subwoofer and custom-install era of 1990s car audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCollector Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA great issue for enthusiasts of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Mondeo, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Ford RS2000, Vauxhall Astra, Fiat Uno Turbo, BMW M3, Volkswagen Golf, Metro, Trabant and 1990s modified-car culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe magazine's colourful layouts, bold graphics, period advertisements and technical features make it an excellent piece of UK motoring nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with clear age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease study all supplied photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover has \u003cstrong\u003egeneral surface rubbing, scratches and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly around the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine wear\u003c\/strong\u003e is visible, with rubbing and small areas of surface loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-left front corner shows \u003cstrong\u003ecreasing, rubbing and slight fraying\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom edge has general shelf\/handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge and upper corners show light bends and age-related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover retains strong colour despite the visible use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown remain bright, colourful and clearly legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents spread shows some normal \u003cstrong\u003ecentre\/spine creasing\u003c\/strong\u003e from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover shows \u003cstrong\u003esurface rubbing and edge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly along the spine and lower edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazine does not sit perfectly flat, consistent with its age and previous handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOverall, this is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal and well-used but very presentable July 1996 copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strong content and plenty of appeal for collectors of early Fast Car, 1990s modified Fords, hot hatches and UK tuning culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease use the photographs as the primary 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 Title","offer_id":55003267498323,"sku":"1503-04-20092026","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260915_183032.jpg?v=1789921882","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/fast-car-magazine-july-1996-180mph-ford-mondeo-renault-5-gt-turbo-rs-1503","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}