Max Power Magazine April 2004 Vauxhall Astra Toyota Supra Victoria Silvstedt 1459

Original Max Power Magazine – April 2004, a superb period issue from the height of the UK modified-car scene, packed with extreme custom builds, performance tuning, Japanese cars, street-racing culture, show reports, ICE/audio, styling modifications and glamour photography.

This is a particularly strong issue for collectors of early-2000s modified-car culture, with the main cover feature devoted to an extreme UK-built Vauxhall Astra Coupe, plus Toyota Supra, Toyota Celica, Subaru Impreza, Renault Clio, Ford Fiesta, Honda/other Japanese performance cars and a major Tokyo Auto Salon report.

The cover also prominently features Victoria Silvstedt, whose name is clearly printed on the magazine.

Main Cover Feature – Ultimate Vauxhall Astra Coupe

The main feature is the dramatically modified blue and silver Vauxhall Astra Coupe, described on the cover as:

“ULTIMATE! Mentalist UK Astra boasts 22s, hydraulics and the phattest kit you'll see”

The contents confirm the feature begins on page 8.

The photographs show an extremely elaborate show-car conversion including:

• Huge 22-inch wheels
• Dramatic wide-body styling
• Custom metal arches
• Extremely low stance
• Hydraulic suspension
• Bespoke body kit
• Custom side skirts
• Extensive exterior modifications
• Highly distinctive blue and silver finish

This is exactly the type of outrageous custom build that made Max Power so recognisable during the early 2000s.

Victoria Silvstedt Feature

The front cover clearly advertises:

“MAX EXCLUSIVE! Playboy Babe Victoria Silvstedt”

The contents page confirms Victoria Silvstedt appears in the issue, with her feature listed on page 26.

She is also prominently pictured within the magazine.

For collectors of period celebrity/model appearances, this is one of the strongest additional features in the issue.

Toyota Supra Features

The issue contains substantial Toyota Supra content.

The front cover advertises:

“MAX METAL – Carbon Supras – No way! Toyota threesome roll on 19s with full carbon bodies”

The contents list:

Carbon Supra Threesome – page 146

and the magazine also contains an additional Supra feature later in the issue.

The contents mention:

“Watch a twin-turbo Supra roast its 20in rubber.”

An excellent issue for Supra and Japanese performance-car collectors.

Toyota Celica

A Toyota Celica is also listed among the main features, with the contents describing it as:

“The turbo Celica you can win in a raffle. Beats hampers.”

The supplied images show numerous other modified Japanese cars throughout the contents pages.

Subaru Impreza

A modified Subaru Impreza is clearly shown among the featured cars within the magazine.

This issue therefore offers strong coverage for enthusiasts of classic Japanese tuning culture alongside the British and European builds.

Other Cars & Features Visible

The extensive contents pages show features including:

• Vauxhall Astra Coupe
• Toyota Supra
• Toyota Celica
• Subaru Impreza
• Renault Clio
• Ford Fiesta
• Peugeot 205 GTi
• Fiat Bravo
• Citroën Saxo VTR
• Suzuki Baleno
• Ford Escort Van
• VW Passat Estate
• Numerous modified Japanese show cars
• Street-racing feature
• Power/BHP modification advice
• ICE and in-car entertainment
• Amplifier guides
• Styling and tuning features
• Fresh Stuff
• Max Motors
• Max Babe Extra
• SpeedShop
• Ultimate Power Cap Guide

Tokyo Auto Salon – Major Show Report

This issue contains a sizeable Tokyo Auto Salon section.

The contents specifically advertise:

“SHOW REPORT: TOKYO AUTO SALON”

with multiple pages devoted to cars and modifications from major Japanese tuning companies and show displays.

The supplied image references names including:

• Top Secret
• VeilSide
• HKS

This makes the issue especially appealing to collectors interested in JDM tuning, Japanese aftermarket culture and early-2000s show cars.

Street Racing & Performance Features

The cover advertises:

“UK STREET RACERS – Ride with the guys risking all”

alongside:

“Beat Your Mates! 18 Awesome Ways To Boost Your BHP”

There is also a feature on Irish drifting:

“Sideways Action – On The Limit With The Irish Drifters”

Together these give the magazine a particularly strong snapshot of the performance and modified-car scene of 2004.

Magazine Details

Magazine: Max Power
Full Date: April 2004
Cover Price: £3.95
Main Cover Car: Modified Vauxhall Astra Coupe
Named Model: Victoria Silvstedt
Genre: Modified Cars / Performance / Tuning / ICE / Car Culture
Language: English
Format: Physical Magazine
Era: Early 2000s

Condition – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ

This is an original April 2004 magazine and is being sold as a used collectable copy.

From the supplied photographs:

• Front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable.
• Main Astra cover artwork remains clear and vibrant.
• Some light surface rubbing and handling marks are visible.
• Minor wear is present around the outer edges.
• Corners show some light age-related wear.
• There is some minor creasing/handling wear consistent with previous reading.
• Spine appears intact and the magazine remains together.
• Internal pages shown are generally clean, bright and readable.
• Contents pages retain strong colour and print quality.
• Page edges show some minor age and handling wear.
• Rear cover remains attached and presentable with light surface wear.
• No obvious major tears or extensive missing sections can be seen in the supplied photographs.
• Overall structure appears sound for a magazine now over 20 years old.

Overall this appears to be a good used vintage copy with normal age and handling wear, and an excellent survivor from the peak Max Power era.

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

Postage & Packaging

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

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

SKU: 1459