{"product_id":"max-power-magazine-march-1996-renault-5-gt-turbo-skyline-gtr-golf-gti-sku-1486","title":"Max Power Magazine March 1996 Renault 5 GT Turbo Skyline GTR Golf GTI SKU 1486","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\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eMax Power Magazine – March 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, cover price \u003cstrong\u003e£2.75\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong mid-1990s issue of the iconic UK modified-car magazine, packed with period \u003cstrong\u003estyling, tuning, performance, ICE, alloy wheels, buying guides, cruise culture and modified-car features\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a heavily modified \u003cstrong\u003ered Renault 5 GT Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the main headline:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“FIVE FRENZY – Renault 5 GT Turbo Group Thrash Madness”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly good issue for collectors of 1990s hot hatches, Renault 5 GT Turbos and early UK modified-car culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo Cover Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening contents spread gives the red Renault 5 GT Turbo a large feature image and describes a \u003cstrong\u003efive-car Renault 5 GT Turbo group thrash\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed cover car features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red paintwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep front bumper\/body styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary front lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge alloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowered stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod Max Power windscreen\/number-plate presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive late-1980s\/1990s hot-hatch styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe editorial introduction describes the group of Renault 5 GT Turbos being taken out for a feature around the \u003cstrong\u003eBlackpool Pleasure Beach \/ Dry Street Cruise\u003c\/strong\u003e scene, giving the issue excellent period motoring-culture interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCars \u0026amp; Features Visible in the Issue\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents shown in the photographs reveal a very strong selection of modified and performance cars, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort RS Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault Laguna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Nova\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Polo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort Cosworth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonda CRX V6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 205 GTI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaab 900 Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorsche 944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover also promotes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLancia Delta Integrale Evo 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenault Laguna Turbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonda CRX 24V conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeugeot 205 GTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Polo ICE car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Escort RS Turbo pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents page specifically lists a \u003cstrong\u003eNissan Skyline\u003c\/strong\u003e feature and references around \u003cstrong\u003e650 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a particularly appealing issue for collectors interested in the early UK magazine coverage of Japanese performance cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFord Escort RS Turbo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of modified \u003cstrong\u003eEscort RS Turbos\u003c\/strong\u003e are listed under the “RS Kickin’ Escorts” feature, with substantial combined horsepower figures mentioned in the contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adds strong Ford enthusiast interest alongside the Renault cover feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne photographed interior spread shows a modified \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/strong\u003e finished in blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feature includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExterior photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine-bay photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical specification column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling and performance discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great snapshot of period Golf tuning before the later 2000s modified-car scene took over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCruise Patrol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover prominently advertises \u003cstrong\u003eCruise Patrol – Bass, Babes and Burnouts at Basildon’s Dry Street\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reflects the magazine’s broader coverage of the UK cruise scene, meets, modified cars and car-audio culture that helped define Max Power during the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlloy Wheel Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major cover headline reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Just Seventeens – Alloy Wheel Bonanza”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents also show a dedicated wheel guide featuring numerous different alloy designs, giving the issue strong period reference value for anyone restoring a modified 1990s car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eICE \/ Car Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue contains substantial period ICE coverage, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour Channel Amp Mega Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Volkswagen Polo ICE car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 944 ICE installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-car entertainment systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sections make the magazine useful as a reference for authentic 1990s car-audio builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaab 900 Turbo Buying Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover advertises a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eSaab 900 Turbo Buying Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another interesting enthusiast feature beyond the heavily modified hot-hatch material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Collector Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue offers an excellent mix of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s hot hatches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenault 5 GT Turbo culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord RS models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNissan Skyline GT-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeugeot 205 GTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified Japanese cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean performance cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCruise-scene coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlloy wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE and car audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod tuning products and advertisements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very representative issue from the classic early Max Power era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine with visible age and handling wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the supplied photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright, colourful and clearly readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is visible \u003cstrong\u003eedge wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly 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