{"product_id":"max-power-magazine-april-1996-vauxhall-corsa-gsi-astra-gte-escort-cosworth-sku-1486","title":"Max Power Magazine April 1996 Vauxhall Corsa GSi Astra GTE Escort Cosworth SKU 1486","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 – April 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 strong mid-1990s issue of the classic UK modified-car magazine, packed with period tuning, styling, ICE, performance cars, buying guides, cruise-scene coverage and motorsport-related features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a heavily modified \u003cstrong\u003ered Vauxhall Corsa GSi\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the main headline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“JUICY! Ultra Sweet Corsa GSi”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue also prominently promotes a \u003cstrong\u003ewide-body Vauxhall Astra GTE\u003c\/strong\u003e, Escort Cosworth material, a modified Volkswagen Corrado, Nissan 300ZX coverage and a large car-audio section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Cover Feature – Vauxhall Corsa GSi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening contents spread shows the cover car in much greater detail and identifies it as \u003cstrong\u003eBruno Berard’s Vauxhall Corsa GSi 16v\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep front and rear bumpers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowered stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide alloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, clean body styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkened rear lamp treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-exit rear exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod 1990s modified-hatch presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car is shown from both front and rear three-quarter angles and is a very good example of the modified Corsa scene of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Cars \u0026amp; Features Visible\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents pages show a strong selection of 1990s modified cars, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Astra GTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Sierra Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Corrado\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNissan 300ZX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Nova SR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf VR6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Metro racers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE van feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWide-Body Astra GTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover advertises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“WIDE BOY – Fat Rieger Astra GTE”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents page also lists the wide-body Astra as an early major feature in the issue, making this particularly appealing to collectors of Vauxhall and Opel tuning culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFord Cosworth Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue includes substantial Ford performance-car interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible references include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Sainz Escort Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEscort Cosworth buying guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSierra Cosworth material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Ford performance cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents specifically identify an Escort Cosworth connected with \u003cstrong\u003eCarlos Sainz\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding strong period rally\/performance interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolkswagen Corrado\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modified \u003cstrong\u003enitrous-equipped Volkswagen Corrado\u003c\/strong\u003e is listed in the contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover also highlights a “naughty-nitrous’d VW Corrado”, making this another strong feature for collectors interested in 1990s Volkswagen tuning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNissan 300ZX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue includes a Nissan 300ZX feature, described in the contents as a particularly strong modified example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolkswagen Golf VR6\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of modified \u003cstrong\u003eGolf VR6\u003c\/strong\u003e cars appear in the contents, adding another desirable 1990s performance Volkswagen feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eICE \/ Car Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCar audio is a major theme throughout the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover advertises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox’d Subs Mega Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonster \u003cstrong\u003e157dB MTX ICE Van\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior contents show a large selection of subwoofers and car-audio equipment, alongside installation and testing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the magazine a useful period reference for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s sound-off competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod car-audio brands and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuspension \u0026amp; Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents also include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspension guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShift-light test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-sub mega guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE mini test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorsport and technical material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBTCC \/ Motorsport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover mentions a \u003cstrong\u003eFantasy BTCC Launch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the interior includes BTCC-related material and race coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCruise Scene\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine also contains classic Max Power \u003cstrong\u003eCruise Patrol\u003c\/strong\u003e coverage, documenting the UK modified-car meet culture that became such an important part of the magazine during the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeriod Magazine Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue is especially suited to collectors interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVauxhall Corsa GSi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVauxhall Astra GTE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Escort Cosworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Sierra Cosworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Corrado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf VR6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan 300ZX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s modified-car culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Power styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE and car audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruise-scene history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod tuning products and advertisements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine with visible age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the supplied photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains colourful and highly presentable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable \u003cstrong\u003espine wear and rubbing\u003c\/strong\u003e are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower spine area shows small scuffs\/chips and general handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners show light softening and wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover has light surface rubbing, small marks and age-related handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome minor edge wear is visible around the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown remain bright, readable and generally clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages appear securely attached in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome mild age-related toning is visible around page edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover shows general rubbing and storage wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major tears or obvious missing sections are visible from the photographs provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this appears to be a \u003cstrong\u003egood used collector copy for a magazine approaching 30 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the sort of cosmetic wear expected from reading and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all supplied photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description and show the exact magazine being supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePostage \u0026amp; 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