{"product_id":"max-power-magazine-january-1997-nissan-skyline-gt-r-renault-5-turbo-sku-1540","title":"Max Power Magazine January 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R Renault 5 Turbo SKU 1540","description":"\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 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 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£2.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU: 1540\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis issue has a particularly strong period line-up of modified cars and is headlined by a heavily tuned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside Renault 5, Peugeot, Mercedes, Lancia, Calibra and other modified-car features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Cover Feature – Nissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover prominently features a modified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Gor Blimey! Rickin’ quick 980bhp Skyline GT-R”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inside contents spread also shows the Skyline as the principal cover car, photographed on the road with its aggressive front-end styling and wide performance-focused stance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of early Japanese performance-car coverage, this is one of the strongest aspects of the issue. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e980bhp Skyline GT-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was an extreme specification for the period and captures the increasingly influential Japanese tuning scene that was entering UK modified-car culture during the 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 5 Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover also advertises:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Renault 5 Thrasherfest”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the contents confirm a substantial Renault feature involving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo Group Thrash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with multiple heavily modified examples brought together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the issue particularly appealing for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo \/ R5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enthusiasts and collectors of period French hot-hatch material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Featured Cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs and contents pages show coverage including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeugeot 106 Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunto Sporting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo Group Thrash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-up Mercedes action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVauxhall Calibra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLancia Delta Integrale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLotus Carlton replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader’s modified Vauxhall Astra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eICE cars and in-car audio equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious modified and performance vehicles from the late-1990s UK scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front cover additionally promotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunchy Peugeot 106 Turbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwin Mega Mercedes 190s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePunto Sporting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLancia Delta Integrale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKerscher-kitted Calibra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLotus Carlton replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMercedes Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne photographed interior spread shows a large feature titled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Merc Boyz”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt features extensively modified Mercedes cars, including a dramatic black example photographed from a very low front angle and another red Mercedes visible alongside it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spread gives a very strong period look at the less commonly seen Mercedes tuning scene and adds another interesting marque to an already varied issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagazine Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the main feature cars, the photographed contents pages show the familiar mix of early Max Power material, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified-car road features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReader cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCruise coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eICE \/ in-car entertainment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker and audio testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCar competitions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModified styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumorous editorial material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifestyle features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstra GTi Buying Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e advertised in the issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition – PLEASE READ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original magazine from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 1997\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is now approaching 30 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magazine is clearly in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-used vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and has more substantial wear than many cleaner collector copies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible condition points from the photographs include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoticeable wear to the front cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeavy wear along the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebottom edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificant damage to the bottom-right corner of the front cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including creasing, folding, tearing and loss\/deterioration to the corner area\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral corner wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge rubbing and small tears\/nicks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear and rubbing along the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome creasing and waviness to 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