{"product_id":"max-power-magazine-july-1994-vw-golf-gti-viva-escort-cosworth-tuning-1500","title":"Max Power Magazine July 1994 VW Golf GTI Viva Escort Cosworth Tuning (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 – July 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e, a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e196-page issue\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early years of the legendary UK modified-car and tuning magazine. This is a particularly good period issue for collectors of 1990s hot hatches, modified Volkswagens, Vauxhalls, Peugeots, Fords, tuning culture, motorsport and early Max Power history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe issue has the classic bold early-1990s Max Power presentation, packed with modified road cars, technical features, buying information, ICE, motorsport and project builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCover Feature – Modified Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe main cover car is a heavily modified \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI 16V\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished in metallic blue and photographed in an aggressive action-style front three-quarter shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe accompanying headline describes it as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Street Fighter 2 – Hard ’n’ fast Golf 16V road-warrior”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe internal opening spread gives the Golf further prominence as the main cover story, showing the car from another angle with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic blue bodywork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad-headlamp Golf front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowered stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket alloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified exterior styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod \u003cstrong\u003eMykoo Motorsport\u003c\/strong\u003e presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic early-1990s modified VW appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a strong example of the type of UK street-car styling that helped define Max Power during its formative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther Cars \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front cover and contents pages show a very broad range of modified-car material, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI 16V\u003c\/strong\u003e cover car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Viva\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 2.1-litre Pinto-powered conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 309 Mi16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 205 Mi16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbocharged \u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Calibra Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Sapphire Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Sierra Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMk1 Vauxhall Astra GTE 16V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Golf coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders’ modified cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorsport features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE \/ car-audio equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical modification articles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA prominent internal photograph also shows a rally-prepared \u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the magazine advertising a competition connected with Malcolm Wilson's Escort Cosworth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMax Motors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe photographed contents pages reveal an extensive \u003cstrong\u003eMax Motors\u003c\/strong\u003e section covering numerous tuned and unusual builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible subjects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeugeot 205 and 309 Mi16 conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Vauxhall Viva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners' cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenault 5 Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSapphire Cosworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Golf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMk1 Astra 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeugeot 205 T16 replica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE-equipped cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders’ cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is also a group photograph of several modified cars described as examples from the Scottish tuning scene, adding further period interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eMotorsport \u0026amp; Technical Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe issue is not simply a showcase magazine; a significant amount of space is devoted to driving, engineering and modifying cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible sections include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Motorsport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject Vectra racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOulton Park coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Touring Cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Technical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical and modification advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Buying Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABS-related testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosworth buying information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRPM analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar audio \/ bass equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling and cosmetic upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe cover also advertises a \u003cstrong\u003eDIY door-pod build\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eSierra Cosworth buying guide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the issue useful as a genuine period reference for 1990s modifying culture as well as a collectible magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eIssue Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max Power Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1994\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e £2.20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize advertised:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Cover Car:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen Golf GTI 16V\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modified Cars \/ Tuning \/ Motorsport \/ ICE \/ Performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1500\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with clear age and handling wear. Please inspect all photographs carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover has noticeable general surface rubbing and scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous lighter scuff marks are visible across the dark blue areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover has handling creases and small pressure marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop edge shows wear and some creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-right corner is visibly creased\/bent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom-right corner has heavier folding, creasing and edge wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom edge shows rubbing and small areas of compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine has noticeable rubbing and wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorners are softened rather than sharp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal pages show natural age-related toning\/yellowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show handling wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome internal sheets have waviness, corner wear and light creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding remains together in the photographed areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover shows substantial age-related wear, particularly around the spine and lower edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear\/spine area has visible cracking, rubbing and small splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious handwritten annotations are visible in the supplied photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOverall this is \u003cstrong\u003enot a mint copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it is a very characterful surviving example of an early Max Power issue and remains highly appealing for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e1990s modified cars, hot hatches, VW Golf tuning, Cosworths, Peugeots and British car culture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease use the supplied photographs as the primary guide to condition.\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":54954776199507,"sku":"1500-06-15092026","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260915_182205.jpg?v=1789503267","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/max-power-magazine-july-1994-vw-golf-gti-viva-escort-cosworth-tuning-1500","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}