{"product_id":"max-power-august-1996-peugeot-306-sapphire-cosworth-golf-vr6-renault-5-sku-1486","title":"Max Power Magazine August 1996 Peugeot 306 Sapphire Cosworth Golf VR6 Renault 5 SKU 1487","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMax Power Magazine – August 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, cover price \u003cstrong\u003e£2.75\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great mid-1990s issue from the peak era of British modified-car culture, packed with heavily tuned hot hatches, turbo builds, custom bodywork, performance upgrades, ICE\/car-audio features, cruises and motorsport coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking front cover is dominated by a dramatically modified yellow \u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 306\u003c\/strong\u003e, photographed from a low angle and promoted with the headline \u003cstrong\u003e“SCORCHER! Dimma 306 Burn Up”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The car features an aggressive wide-body appearance, lowered stance, large alloy wheels, modified front styling and distinctive yellow paintwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Cars \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents pages show a particularly strong selection of 1990s modified machinery, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 306 \/ Dimma 306\u003c\/strong\u003e – main cover feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Sapphire Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e – described as a monster \u003cstrong\u003e360bhp\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 205 Mi16 \/ Dimma 205 Mi16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin \u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbos\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazda 323 Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Cavalier Turbo Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf VR6 Mk1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Polo G40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort \/ Cosworth-related performance content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified \u003cstrong\u003eRenault Clio\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda Civic\u003c\/strong\u003e tuner feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReader-car conversions and additional modified vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeugeot 306 Cover Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening contents spread gives the yellow Peugeot 306 a large full-page photograph and clearly identifies it as the issue's major cover feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car represents classic Max Power styling of the period, with extensive body modifications, a very low stance, wide wheels and an attention-grabbing monochrome yellow colour scheme. It is an excellent piece of period material for collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003eDimma, Peugeot tuning, 1990s French hot hatches and modified-car history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFord Sapphire Cosworth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother major feature is the yellow \u003cstrong\u003eFord Sierra Sapphire Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e, described on the front cover as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Cossiemodo – Monster 360BHP Sapphire Cosworth”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the issue strong appeal to Ford and Cosworth enthusiasts as well as general Max Power collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo \u0026amp; Volkswagen Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine also features a pair of modified \u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbos\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown together in a colourful feature spread titled \u003cstrong\u003e“Grape Balls of Fire”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show two highly modified R5s in contrasting yellow\/green and purple finishes, with aftermarket wheels, additional front lighting, lowered styling and extensive period modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther notable Volkswagen content includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified \u003cstrong\u003eGolf VR6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolo G40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance and styling coverage typical of the mid-1990s VW tuning scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Magazine Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents pages also show features covering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTCC rounds 9, 10, 11 \u0026amp; 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruise Patrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified-car events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity buying information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE cable mega guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE mini test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar audio equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifiers and power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetro GTI buying guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner-car features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling and bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod aftermarket accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Power's regular motoring, buying and reader sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine provides a very good snapshot of the UK's modified-car scene in \u003cstrong\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, when cars such as the Peugeot 306, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Cosworth, Golf VR6 and Polo G40 were major favourites within the tuning community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine with age-related wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the supplied photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003esurface rubbing, light scratching and handling marks\u003c\/strong\u003e are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral \u003cstrong\u003eedge and corner wear\u003c\/strong\u003e is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine shows noticeable rubbing from age and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are several \u003cstrong\u003esmall areas of wear\/chipping around the lower spine and cover edges\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor creasing and softening can be seen around the cover corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome slight page\/cover curvature is visible when the magazine is laid flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown remain colourful, clean and clearly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentre pages and photographed features appear securely held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious large tears, heavy staining or writing can be seen in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover shows normal surface and edge wear consistent with a magazine of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, a \u003cstrong\u003egood used collector copy\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible but entirely understandable wear for an original 1996 motoring magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all supplied photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact item being sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine will be carefully protected for dispatch. 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