Max Power Magazine February 1997 VW Golf VR6 BMW M3 Renault 5 GT Turbo SKU 1553

Original Max Power Magazine – February 1997, a strong early issue from the classic 1990s UK modified-car scene.

The cover is dominated by a red Volkswagen Golf Mk3 VR6, with the large headline “Viva Las Veedub! Top Dollar Vegas VR6”. This issue is heavily focused on modified performance cars, ICE/audio, wheels, tuning, styling and period Max Power culture.

Featured Cars & Content

Visible from the contents pages and cover are features including:

• Volkswagen Golf Mk3 VR6 – major cover feature
• BMW M3 – high-powered modified example
• Escort XR3i
• Honda CRX VTEC
• Nissan Sunny GTI-R
• Renault 5 GT Turbo
• Vauxhall Nova 16V
• Mazda 323 Turbo
• Subaru rally car
• Astra GSi
• ICE / in-car entertainment features
• Golf Mk3 buying guide
• Alloy wheel fitting information
• 6x9 speaker mega guide
• Wheels and tyre information
• Reader cars and modified-car scene coverage

The opening “Ignition” pages show the red Golf cover car in detail and list many of the issue’s major modified-car features, making this a good period reference for anyone interested in 1990s tuning culture.

VW Golf VR6 Cover Feature

The main cover story centres around a red modified Volkswagen Golf Mk3 VR6, photographed in Las Vegas.

The car has a strong period look with:

• Red bodywork
• Sporty lowered stance
• Modified wheels
• Distinctive quad front lighting
• Subtle body styling
• Period windscreen graphics
• Classic Max Power presentation

This is especially collectible for VW Golf Mk3 / VR6, VAG, retro tuning and 1990s Max Power enthusiasts.

Additional Period Features

The magazine also includes typical Max Power material from the era such as:

• Performance tuning
• Modified suspension and styling
• Wheel fitment
• ICE and speaker systems
• Audio buying advice
• Cruise scene coverage
• Reader builds
• Motorsport and rally content
• Performance car buying guidance
• Product testing and accessories

It is a very strong snapshot of the UK modified-car scene during 1997, with a wide selection of Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, Nissan, Renault, Vauxhall, Mazda and Subaru content.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine showing age-related and handling wear.

Visible from the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains colourful and presentable
• Noticeable surface rubbing and light scratches
• Some scuffing and marking to the glossy cover
• Edge and corner wear
• Lower cover edge shows some creasing and wear
• Spine has visible rubbing and general shelf wear
• Slight waviness / curvature from storage and use
• Interior pages shown remain bright and readable
• Pages appear attached and intact
• Some light page-edge wear and minor handling creases
• Back cover has some marks, rubbing and edge wear
• No obvious major tears or detached pages are visible in the supplied photographs

Overall, this is a good used vintage copy for its age, but it is not mint. Please inspect the photographs carefully for the exact condition.

Original Extras / Promotional Items

Any gifts, supplements, CDs, stickers, posters, promotional inserts or other items that may originally have been supplied with this magazine are no longer included unless specifically shown in the photographs.

You are purchasing the magazine shown only.

Packaging

UK Orders: Sent securely in a hardback envelope.

International Orders: Sent securely in a cardboard mail-size box for extra protection in transit.

SKU: 1553