{"product_id":"max-power-september-1996-ford-escort-rs-turbo-bmw-m3-golf-gti-vr6-pug-205-sku-1486","title":"Max Power Magazine September 1996 Ford Escort RS Turbo BMW M3 Golf GTi VR6 Pug 205 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 – September 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, cover price \u003cstrong\u003e£2.95\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong mid-1990s issue from the classic modified-car era, with a particularly good mix of Ford, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Renault, BMW and ICE\/car-audio content. The magazine is clearly aimed at the period tuning scene, with extensive coverage of modified road cars, bodywork, performance builds, cruises, sound systems, buying advice and show\/event culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover is dominated by a heavily modified red \u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort RS Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, promoted as a \u003cstrong\u003e230bhp RS Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e and photographed from a dramatic low angle. The car has a very aggressive 1990s appearance with a deep front bumper, bonnet vents, wide wheels, lowered stance and full red colour scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover also highlights a large \u003cstrong\u003e228-page issue\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with features on a \u003cstrong\u003eBMW M3 Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGolf GTI \u0026amp; VR6\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNitrous Nova Group Thrash\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDimma Peugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRenault 19 16v\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cavaliers, Peugeot 405 and Rover 800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Cars \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents pages show a very broad selection of modified cars, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort RS Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e – main cover car, quoted at \u003cstrong\u003e230bhp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimma Peugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstra \/ Nova performance builds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault 19 16v\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified \u003cstrong\u003eVauxhall Cavalier\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRover 800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeugeot 405\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord P100 Cosworth-powered custom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf GTI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Golf VR6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMW M3 Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRenault Twingo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReader-owned modified Astra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious ICE-equipped and show cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFord Escort RS Turbo Cover Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening feature spread gives the red Escort a large full-page presentation and identifies it as the main cover car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text states that the car is a \u003cstrong\u003e230bhp RS Turbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, owned by a Yorkshireman living in Germany. Visually, it is a very strong example of the kind of highly modified Escort that defined the Max Power scene in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Ford collectors, this is probably the standout feature in the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePeugeot 205 \u0026amp; Other Hot Hatches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents also promote a \u003cstrong\u003eDimma Peugeot 205\u003c\/strong\u003e feature. This is particularly collectible for fans of period French tuning, with Dimma-bodied Peugeots now strongly associated with the extreme wide-body styling of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther hot-hatch and performance features include Volkswagen Golf material, Renault content and multiple Vauxhall builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBMW M3 Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the more unusual features is a \u003cstrong\u003eBMW M3 Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, described in the contents as a high-performance estate conversion. This gives the issue an interesting BMW angle alongside the more traditional hot-hatch and Ford content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eICE \/ Car Audio Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue also contains substantial period car-audio coverage, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eICE Mega Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-range ICE equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound-off coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-install features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eICE-equipped show cars and vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the photographed pages shows period aftermarket audio equipment, wiring, speakers, subs and installation components, making the magazine particularly useful as a reference for authentic mid-1990s car-audio products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCruise \u0026amp; Event Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue includes \u003cstrong\u003eCruise Patrol\u003c\/strong\u003e coverage, featuring Brighton and other modified-car gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also features around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Power sound-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar shows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified-car meets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReader cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Max Power humour and lifestyle material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, it is a very representative issue of the \u003cstrong\u003e1996 UK modified-car scene\u003c\/strong\u003e and should appeal to collectors of Max Power, Ford RS models, Dimma Peugeots, Volkswagen GTI\/VR6 cars, BMW conversions and retro tuning culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-owned vintage magazine with visible age-related wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the supplied photographs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cover remains bright, colourful and highly displayable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral surface rubbing and light handling marks are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eedge wear and corner wear\u003c\/strong\u003e is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine shows rubbing and light wear from storage and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor creasing and softening are visible around the outer edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere appears to be some light age-related discolouration to page edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages shown are still clear, colourful and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages appear to sit correctly within the binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious major tears or large missing sections are visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear cover and spine show normal used wear consistent with a magazine approaching 30 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall this presents as a \u003cstrong\u003egood used collector copy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with normal cosmetic wear rather than heavy damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description and show the exact magazine being supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine will be carefully packed to help protect it during transit. 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