{"product_id":"fast-car-magazine-september-1996-mint-sauce-escort-cavalier-peugeot-205-golf-1503","title":"Fast Car Magazine September 1996 Mint Sauce Escort Cavalier Peugeot 205 Golf (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 – September 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly characteristic mid-1990s UK modified-car and tuning issue featuring a colourful mix of custom builds, performance testing, technical articles, car audio and styling features.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front cover is dominated by the striking \u003cstrong\u003e“Mint Sauce” convertible\u003c\/strong\u003e, a radically modified turquoise \u003cstrong\u003eEscort-based convertible\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented with colour-coded bodywork, matching five-spoke wheels and an extremely distinctive 1990s show-car appearance. This is exactly the sort of outrageous styling for which Fast Car became known during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast Car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified Cars \/ Tuning \/ Performance \/ 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\"\u003eThe September 1996 cover advertises a strong selection of modified cars and technical features, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint Sauce – topless Cossie-kitted Escort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink ’n’ Perky Peugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS GT, Uno \u0026amp; R5T Burnout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAussie-built Cavalier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Blood Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Hot Zender Corsa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouvres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClutch testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-inch subwoofer testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater injection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance and tuning features covering turbocharging, ICE and chassis\/mechanical upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover itself is especially eye-catching thanks to the large turquoise convertible and the magazine's bold period typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeature Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents pages reveal a particularly varied collection of 1990s modified machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrewth! – Aussie Touring Car Cavalier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA feature on an Australian-built Cavalier-inspired touring-car style machine, reflecting the magazine's interest in modified and competition-influenced builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink ’n’ Perky 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA highly conspicuous \u003cstrong\u003ebright pink Peugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown on the contents spread with lowered suspension, aftermarket alloy wheels, body styling and an unmistakably 1990s custom-car appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA feature devoted to a heavily modified \u003cstrong\u003eMk1 Volkswagen Golf\u003c\/strong\u003e, another enduring favourite of the UK tuning scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey Expectations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA grey \u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e feature, giving the issue further appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of classic French hot hatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoverage of Moto-build's well-known modified \u003cstrong\u003eFord Five\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing the type of specialist-build culture surrounding tuning magazines of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Hot Chilli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA modified \u003cstrong\u003eZender Corsa\u003c\/strong\u003e feature with styling-focused treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover car itself is described as \u003cstrong\u003e“Mint Sauce”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the photographs showing a very heavily customised convertible finished in turquoise\/green with matching wheels, sculpted bodywork and a dramatic show-car stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical \u0026amp; Performance Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe issue contains a substantial technical section aimed at readers actively modifying their cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cat Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Injection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClutch Test\u003c\/strong\u003e – road versus race clutch comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLouvres\u003c\/strong\u003e – styling\/bodywork feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurbo Popular Front\u003c\/strong\u003e – group testing of three turbochargers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance-oriented modifications and tuning information throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis gives the magazine interest beyond the feature cars themselves, particularly for anyone researching how the UK modified-car scene approached power upgrades and chassis\/mechanical modifications during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eICE \/ Car Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFast Car was heavily associated with the booming 1990s in-car entertainment scene, and this issue includes dedicated audio coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHighlighted features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge Sub Test\u003c\/strong\u003e – comparison of large \u003cstrong\u003e10-inch subwoofers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarb Wired 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – in-car wiring techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral ICE installation and audio-related coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis material is a good period reference for early custom car-audio installations before modern integrated infotainment systems became commonplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e1990s Tuning Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis issue is an excellent snapshot of the era when modified-car magazines embraced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright custom paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge aftermarket alloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide body kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvertible conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbo upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition-style clutches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoud exhausts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-coded styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtreme show-car builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of Ford, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Renault, Vauxhall and other modified cars makes it particularly appealing to collectors of classic UK tuning magazines.\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 supplied photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains colourful and clearly legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral \u003cstrong\u003esurface rubbing, scratches and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eedge and corner wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly along the left\/spine edge and lower corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bottom-left area shows noticeable rubbing and small creases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine has visible wear consistent with reading and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover has some light bends\/creasing rather than lying perfectly flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge shows minor handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior contents pages remain colourful, clean-looking and easily readable in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe centre\/spine area shows normal opening and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover has visible rubbing, edge wear and some small creases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom and spine edges show additional shelf wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall structure still appears intact from the 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