Max Power Magazine March 2004 Subaru Impreza Mazda RX-7 Honda Integra SKU 1459

Original Max Power Magazine – March 2004, a fantastic early-2000s UK modified-car magazine packed with extreme tuning, custom bodywork, performance cars, ICE/audio equipment, styling features and period Max Power glamour content.

This issue is especially strong for Japanese performance-car collectors, with a spectacular custom 400bhp Subaru Impreza taking centre stage on the cover alongside features on the Mazda RX-7, Honda Integra Type-R, Honda Prelude, Suzuki Jimny, VW Golf GTi, Renault Clio and numerous other modified cars.

Main Cover Feature – 400bhp Subaru Impreza

The main cover car is an extensively modified red Subaru Impreza, promoted with:

“BLAST OFF! Custom-Kitted 400bhp Impreza Will Send You Into Orbit”

The contents confirm the Subaru feature begins on page 8.

The car is shown with dramatic custom bodywork, large intercooler, modified bonnet, aftermarket wheels, lowered stance, aggressive front-end styling and extensive performance modifications.

A very distinctive example of the outrageous styling associated with the peak Max Power era.

Mazda RX-7

Another major feature is the Mazda RX-7, described in the contents as:

“Retro-inspired Mazda is gulfs apart from standard”

The supplied photographs show the striking modified RX-7 with distinctive motorsport-inspired styling.

The cover also promotes:

“MAX METAL – MAZDABATION – Horny blue RX-7 will get your groin twitching”

An excellent period feature for rotary and Japanese performance-car enthusiasts.

Honda Integra Type-R

The contents show a dedicated Honda Integra Type-R feature:

“300+bhp turbo'd Integra fights its tyres up”

Another highly collectable Japanese performance-car feature from the early 2000s tuning scene.

Other Cars & Features Visible

This is a particularly car-heavy issue, including features or appearances involving:

• Subaru Impreza – 400bhp cover car
• Mazda RX-7
• Honda Integra Type-R
• Honda Prelude
• Citroën Saxo
• VW Golf GTi
• Renault Clio
• Ford Focus
• Suzuki Jimny
• Vauxhall Corsa
• Need For Speed Underground feature
• SEMA 2003 modified-car coverage
• Custom interiors
• ICE / audio systems
• Amplifiers
• Wheels
• Performance tuning
• Styling modifications
• Car-selling advice
• Accessory guide
• SpeedShop
• Max Motors
• Max Babe Extra
• The Worx modification section

The contents page also shows extensive coverage of modified cars photographed at events and shows, giving the magazine a very strong snapshot of UK modified-car culture in 2004.

Glamour / Model Content

As expected for Max Power from this period, the magazine contains numerous glamour/model photographs alongside the automotive material.

The cover features a glamour model alongside the Subaru Impreza, and further model photography can be seen within the contents pages.

No model name visible in the supplied photographs has been confidently confirmed, so I have deliberately not added an unverified name to the eBay title.

Included / Promotional Material

The front cover advertises:

“FREE ZOO WEEKLY – 16-PAGE MEN'S MAG INSIDE”

However, the supplied photographs do not clearly show a separate loose Zoo Weekly insert, so this listing does not guarantee a separate insert unless it is physically present with the magazine.

Poster

No poster is visible in the supplied photographs, therefore no poster is being advertised or claimed as included.

Magazine Details

Magazine: Max Power
Full Date: March 2004
Cover Price: £3.95
Genre: Modified Cars / Performance / Tuning / ICE / Car Culture
Language: English
Format: Physical magazine
Era: Early 2000s
Main Cover Car: Custom 400bhp Subaru Impreza

Condition – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ

This is an original March 2004 magazine and is being sold as a used collectable magazine, not a mint modern reproduction.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable.
• Main Subaru Impreza cover image remains clear.
• Some light surface rubbing and general handling marks are visible.
• Minor edge wear is present around the covers.
• Corners show some light age-related wear.
• Small creases / handling marks can be seen around parts of the cover and edges.
• Spine appears intact and the magazine remains together.
• Internal pages shown appear generally clean, bright and readable.
• Contents pages retain strong colour.
• Some minor page-edge wear consistent with age and previous reading.
• Rear cover has some light surface and edge wear.
• Magazine appears reasonably flat overall.
• No obvious major tears or large missing sections are visible in the supplied photographs.
• No separate poster has been confirmed.

Overall I would describe this as a good used vintage copy with normal age and handling wear, particularly attractive as an original surviving example of early-2000s Max Power tuning culture.

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

Postage & Packaging

The magazine will be packed carefully to help protect the covers, spine, pages and corners during transit.

Depending on the final parcel dimensions, it will be protected using sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap and then placed securely inside suitable outer packaging. Particular care will be taken to reduce the chance of bending, crushing or corner damage while the parcel is in transit.

SKU: 1459