{"product_id":"max-power-magazine-august-1996-peugeot-306-dimma-ford-cosworth-tuning-cars-1500","title":"Max Power Magazine August 1996 Peugeot 306 Dimma Ford Cosworth Tuning Cars (1500)","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 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMax Power Magazine – August 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the height of the UK’s 1990s modified-car and tuning scene. This issue is packed with period performance builds, custom bodywork, turbocharged cars, ICE installations, technical features, motorsport and buying advice.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover is dominated by a bright yellow modified \u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 306\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoted with the large \u003cstrong\u003e“SCORCHER!”\u003c\/strong\u003e headline and a feature on a \u003cstrong\u003eDimma 306\u003c\/strong\u003e. The magazine strongly reflects the Max Power style of the era, with bold custom cars, wide-body conversions, extreme audio installations and highly modified road cars throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMain Cover Feature – Peugeot 306 Dimma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe principal feature is a yellow \u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 306 Dimma\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown both on the front cover and across the opening contents spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe car features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright yellow paintwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-body Dimma-style appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-dish alloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowered stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified front bumper and body styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive period 1990s tuning aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe contents spread gives the car a large full-width image and makes it clear that this is the principal cover story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther Featured Cars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed contents pages show a particularly strong selection of modified 1990s cars, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphire Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort \/ Cosworth-related feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Renault 5 GT Turbos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMazda 323\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Fiesta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRieger BMW 5 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVW Polo G40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCavalier Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolf G60\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetro GTi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders’ modified cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious ICE demonstration vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne image shows two brightly coloured Renault 5 GT Turbos, while other photographs include extensively modified European hatchbacks and saloons typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCosworth Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover also highlights \u003cstrong\u003e“COSSEMOD”\u003c\/strong\u003e and references a \u003cstrong\u003e360bhp Sapphire Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Ford Cosworth content another major attraction in this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis will be especially interesting to collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Sierra Sapphire Cosworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s Ford tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetro performance cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified-car magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod aftermarket tuning culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eICE \/ Car Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA substantial part of this issue is devoted to in-car entertainment and custom audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE Cable Mega Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE system installation articles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom boot installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier and speaker equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-output sound systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical audio features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne photographed spread shows an elaborate ICE install with amplifiers and custom equipment, perfectly illustrating the extreme car-audio culture Max Power became famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBuying \u0026amp; Technical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed contents also reveal a wide mix of practical and technical articles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetro GTi Buying Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE Mega Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar modification advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct and equipment reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorsport coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders’ cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is also a feature on a distinctive yellow custom \u003cstrong\u003eFord Anglia\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown across a colourful multi-page spread, adding further variety beyond the more familiar hot hatches and turbo cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssue Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max Power\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.75\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Car:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peugeot 306 Dimma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Key Subjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire Cosworth, Renault 5 GT Turbo, Mazda 323, BMW, Polo G40, Cavalier Turbo, ICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with clear signs of age, reading and storage wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover has visible surface rubbing, scratches and general marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable vertical creasing is present through the front cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine shows rubbing and wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-left front corner is worn and softened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom edge has rubbing and small areas of creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge shows noticeable wear and slight waviness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight-side edges and corners show handling wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal pages show age-related yellowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral inner pages have visible folds and pronounced vertical creases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show general handling wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome pages appear slightly wavy from storage\/use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover has surface wear and rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine and surrounding rear-cover area show further scuffing and age wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding appears to remain intact in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious handwritten annotations are visible in the pictured areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot a mint copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it remains a very characterful and highly collectable example of mid-1990s Max Power, with excellent period tuning content and a strong Peugeot 306 Dimma cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: 1500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"Max Power Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54954716528979,"sku":"1500-04-15092026","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260915_182000.jpg?v=1789503069","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/max-power-magazine-august-1996-peugeot-306-dimma-ford-cosworth-tuning-cars-1500","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}