Max Power Magazine January 1996 Toyota Supra 690bhp Rieger BMW Renault 5 GT SKU 1459

Original Max Power Magazine – January 1996, a very collectible mid-1990s UK modified-car magazine from the golden era of Max Power.

This issue has a particularly strong Japanese performance-car theme, led by a heavily modified Toyota Supra on the cover and inside feature, alongside a wide selection of tuned European cars, hot hatches, custom builds and period ICE / car-audio content.

The magazine is packed with classic 1990s tuning culture, bodykits, big wheels, performance upgrades, custom interiors and period aftermarket equipment.

⭐ Toyota Supra – Main Cover Feature

The standout feature is the cover car:

Toyota Supra – “Mortal Combat”

The front cover promotes it as a:

“Samurai Smashing 690bhp Toyota Supra”

Inside, the opening spread gives the Supra a large full-width photograph and describes it as a Japanese-import style high-performance build.

This is easily the strongest keyword and collector feature of the magazine, particularly for:

• Toyota Supra collectors
• Japanese performance car fans
• JDM enthusiasts
• 1990s modified car collectors
• Max Power memorabilia collectors

The Supra retains a very distinctive period bodykit, large rear wing, aftermarket wheels and heavily modified appearance synonymous with the Max Power era.

⭐ Other Featured Cars

The contents shown also include a strong selection of period performance and modified cars.

Peugeot 306 Dimma

Two modified Peugeot 306s are featured, described in the contents as a pair of Dimma Pugs.

These are especially nostalgic examples of 1990s European tuning culture.

Ford Sierra Cosworth

The cover advertises:

“Twin Ford Sierra Cossie Action”

giving the issue further appeal to Ford and Cosworth collectors.

Renault 5 GT Turbo

A dedicated Renault 5 GT Turbo feature appears in the contents.

Another major period hot hatch and an excellent keyword for 1990s performance-car enthusiasts.

Rieger BMW

The contents list a Rieger BMW, described as a heavily styled BMW project.

This gives the magazine additional German tuning appeal.

Ford Escort

The issue includes a European Escort feature, another strong period Ford-related article.

Fiesta XR2

The front cover advertises:

Fiesta XR2 Tuning

which adds further classic Ford hot-hatch content.

Vauxhall Cavalier GSi

The front cover also promotes a:

Cavalier GSi Buying Guide

making this issue useful for collectors interested in 1990s Vauxhall performance models.

⭐ Car Audio / ICE Content

As expected from a genuine mid-90s Max Power issue, there is substantial coverage of period car audio and ICE equipment.

The cover references a DSP Mega Guide, while the rear cover carries a full period Tornado audio advert showing:

• Amplifiers
• Subwoofers
• Car audio equipment
• 1990s ICE hardware

This adds plenty of nostalgia for enthusiasts who remember the peak era of large subwoofer installs, amplifiers and custom sound systems.

Magazine Details

Magazine: Max Power
Full Date: January 1996
Original Cover Price: £2.60
Genre: Modified Cars / Tuning / Performance / ICE
Language: English
Format: Physical printed magazine

Condition – IMPORTANT

This is a well-used vintage magazine and the condition needs to be clearly stated.

The photographs show noticeable age and storage wear, particularly around the spine and lower edges.

Visible condition points include:

• Significant wear around the spine
• Small splits / tearing around the spine area
• Noticeable wear to the bottom-left front corner
• Creasing and crushing around the lower front edge
• General edge rubbing and handling wear
• Front cover has surface marks and age-related wear
• Rear cover shows rubbing and edge wear
• Internal pages show some creasing and edge wear
• Bottom edges of some internal pages show small tears / nicks
• Centre/spine area shows noticeable age-related stress
• Magazine has clearly been read and handled
• Colours and printing remain strong
• Main articles and photographs remain readable
• No evidence in the supplied photographs of large sections being removed

This should not be described as mint, near mint or excellent.

A sensible description would be:

Used / acceptable vintage condition with noticeable spine, edge and corner wear, including some tears and creasing.

Please study all photographs carefully before purchase, as they show the actual magazine being sold and form an important part of the condition description.

Poster / Inserts

No separate poster is visible in the supplied photographs, so no poster is being advertised or implied as included.

Postage & Packaging

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Depending on the final parcel size, it will be protected using sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with particular care taken around the spine, corners, front and rear covers and page edges to help reduce the risk of bending, crushing or further damage in transit.

SKU: 1459