Max Power Magazine – December 2001 – Citroën Saxo, BMW E46, Ford Cosworth & Sarah-Jayne

Original December 2001 UK Edition | Classic Modified Cars | Performance Tuning | 2000s Car Culture

An original December 2001 edition of Max Power Magazine, featuring a striking blue custom-built Citroën Saxo on the front cover, alongside model Sarah-Jayne.

This edition captures the modified-car scene of the early 2000s, when extreme bodykits, custom paintwork, oversized alloy wheels, performance engine conversions and elaborate in-car entertainment installations were becoming increasingly popular.

The magazine features an extensive selection of modified cars, automotive tuning articles, specialist buying guides, technical features, photography and lifestyle editorial.

A particularly interesting original publication for collectors of Max Power magazines and enthusiasts of modified Citroën Saxos, BMWs, Ford Cosworths, Vauxhall Corsas and retro UK car culture.

Front Cover – Extreme Blue Citroën Saxo

The front cover features a heavily customised blue Citroën Saxo, photographed at a dramatic angle to emphasise its extensive exterior modifications.

The main headline reads:

SAX CHANGE!

The accompanying cover text describes a relatively ordinary Citroën being transformed into an extravagant street-racer.

Visible Vehicle Modifications

The car features an elaborate custom exterior, including:

• Bright metallic-looking blue paintwork.

• Dramatically reshaped front bodywork.

• Large sculpted custom front bumper.

• Mesh-covered air intakes.

• Multiple circular front lighting units.

• Additional integrated lighting.

• Extensive front bodywork smoothing.

• Deep front air dam.

• Enlarged wheel arches.

• Large polished five-spoke alloy wheels.

• Low-profile tyres.

• Lowered suspension stance.

• Custom side skirts.

• Darkened side windows.

• Extensive aerodynamic-style body modifications.

The car's appearance is typical of the extreme styling trends that became associated with British modified-car magazines during the early 2000s.

The cover includes the distinctive Max Power logo in orange and yellow, set against a predominantly grey background.

Additional Front Cover Headlines

Other prominent cover stories include:

MAX METAL – Eire to the Throne

A modified Honda Civic feature associated with the Irish tuning scene.

VIRTUAL REALITY

A modified Peugeot 306 with extensive lighting modifications.

MERSEYSIDE

Coverage of a high-performance Ford Sierra Cosworth from Liverpool.

The cover also advertises lighting and two-channel amplifier buying guides, a nitrous oxide technical feature and a modified Volkswagen Beetle road trip.

Featured Modified Cars

The photographed contents pages confirm an extensive collection of modified-car features.

Citroën Saxo – Page 6

The main cover story focuses on the extensively modified blue Citroën Saxo.

The contents page provides another photograph of the car, revealing its dramatic custom bumper, large alloy wheels, lowered stance and elaborate front styling.

The accompanying editorial presents the Saxo as a particularly striking custom-car project.

An excellent period feature for enthusiasts of Citroën Saxo modifying and early-2000s show-car culture.

BMW E46 – Page 32

An extensively modified silver BMW E46 saloon, featuring a distinctive wide rear stance and prominent aerodynamic styling.

The contents photograph shows:

• Silver bodywork.

• Wide aftermarket alloy wheels.

• Low-profile performance tyres.

• Deep side skirts.

• Rear boot spoiler.

• Modified rear bumper.

• Lowered suspension.

• Hamann branding along the lower side of the vehicle.

The article is of particular interest to BMW E46 and Hamann styling enthusiasts.

Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth – Page 44

A feature on a highly modified Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth.

The contents photograph shows an orange performance saloon photographed outdoors.

The original contents describe the vehicle as a particularly powerful Cosworth build.

A worthwhile feature for enthusiasts of Ford RS performance cars and turbocharged Cosworth tuning.

Vauxhall Corsa – Page 68

An article concerning a modified Vauxhall Corsa.

The contents page includes a photograph of a dark-coloured Corsa with prominent aftermarket wheels and custom styling.

Audi TT – Page 84

A feature covering the Audi TT and its place within the modified performance-car scene.

Honda Civic – Page 96

The magazine includes a feature on a customised Honda Civic associated with the Irish modifying scene.

The contents photograph shows a silver Honda Civic with extensive front-end modifications, large auxiliary lighting and aggressive aftermarket styling.

Honda Accord Type-R – Page 104

A feature relating to the performance-oriented Honda Accord Type-R.

Peugeot 106 – Page 150

Coverage of a modified Peugeot 106, representing another popular small French hatchback within the British tuning scene.

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 – Page 156

A feature covering the classic Volkswagen Golf Mk2, a significant vehicle within the Volkswagen tuning community.

Ford Mondeo ICE Car – Page 192

An article about a modified Ford Mondeo featuring in-car entertainment equipment.

Peugeot 206 – Page 204

A Peugeot 206 feature accompanied by a photograph of a white modified hatchback.

The pictured car features aftermarket alloy wheels, a lowered stance and custom exterior styling.

Vauxhall Corsa – Page 210

Another Corsa feature, this time concerning a Mk3 Corsa and contemporary modifying trends.

Ford Focus – Page 236

An unusual Ford Focus feature.

The contents photograph shows a heavily modified yellow Ford Focus with an elaborate custom front bumper, prominent auxiliary lights, white alloy wheels and motorsport-style graphics.

Special Features and Editorial

In addition to individual vehicle articles, this edition contains a variety of features exploring motoring culture and automotive modifications.

Planet Max – Page 12

A magazine feature covering wider motoring-related topics and automotive culture.

Bed Ridden – Page 38

An unusual automotive feature involving a customised bed-style vehicle.

Write Off – Page 51

Motoring-related editorial content.

Jeremy Clarkson – Page 76

A feature associated with Jeremy Clarkson, accompanied by an action photograph showing an explosion during a motoring-related sequence.

Shagnum PI – Page 112

A lifestyle and humour feature from the magazine.

Max Motors – Page 137

Further modified-car coverage and automotive editorial.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Page 164

A feature covering unconventional and memorable modified vehicles.

Car Audio, Lighting and Performance Technology

The magazine provides an interesting look at early-2000s in-car entertainment and aftermarket tuning accessories.

Fresh Stuff – Page 54

A selection of automotive accessories and products available during the period.

The T.I.T.S – Page 91

A car audio and technical advice section.

Lighting Guide – Page 120

An automotive lighting buying guide covering lighting modifications and accessories.

The cover specifically advertises a Mega Light Buying Guide, reflecting the popularity of additional and aftermarket vehicle lighting during this period.

Ministry of Testing – Page 169

Testing and evaluation of automotive products.

All About Nitrous – Page 174

A technical feature explaining nitrous oxide systems and their use in automotive performance tuning.

The contents photograph includes a nitrous oxide product container.

Two-Channel Amps – Page 183

A guide to two-channel amplifiers used in car audio installations.

This is particularly interesting for collectors of period ICE equipment and classic automotive audio technology.

Performance Info – Page 218

Additional information concerning automotive performance products and modifications.

Sarah-Jayne – Max Babe Feature

The magazine contains a prominently illustrated feature on Sarah-Jayne, advertised on the front cover and listed on the contents page as Max Babe – Page 20.

The photographed interior shows a multi-page glamour feature with several colour photographs of Sarah-Jayne.

She is pictured with dark, wet-look hair in studio-style photographs against a predominantly white and orange background.

The feature includes a short interview discussing her interests, favourite cars, ambitions and personal preferences.

The interview identifies her as a former care assistant who moved into modelling.

It also includes references to Saab 900 Turbo and Lotus cars.

The layout uses large orange headings, bright colour blocks and a variety of photographic compositions characteristic of Max Power's early-2000s editorial design.

This feature is part of the magazine's original printed content.

Volkswagen Beetle – Max Cruising Feature

The front cover advertises:

Max Cruises London... In a 75bhp Bed!

This relates to an unusual automotive lifestyle feature involving a customised Volkswagen Beetle.

The magazine's combination of modified cars, mechanical projects and humorous automotive adventures is representative of its distinctive editorial approach during this period.

Period Advertising and Rear Cover

The rear cover features a large motorsport-themed advertisement for Mégane Trophy, with a Renault racing car pictured in a dramatic action scene.

The predominantly blue advertisement features motorsport graphics, a large Renault competition car and promotional branding.

The magazine also contains period advertisements and editorial material relating to automotive products, accessories, vehicle tuning and car audio equipment.

Original advertisements are an interesting part of older motoring magazines, showing the products and brands available to enthusiasts at the time.

Publication Details

Magazine: Max Power

Issue Date: December 2001

Original UK Cover Price: £3.75

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Format: Printed motoring and modified-car magazine

Main Cover Car: Modified Blue Citroën Saxo

Cover Feature: Sax Change!

Featured Model: Sarah-Jayne

Other Featured Vehicles: BMW E46, Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, Vauxhall Corsa, Audi TT, Honda Civic, Honda Accord Type-R, Peugeot 106, Volkswagen Golf Mk2, Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 206, Ford Focus and Volkswagen Beetle.

Additional Subjects: Car audio, lighting upgrades, nitrous oxide, automotive styling, performance tuning and early-2000s modified-car culture.

SKU: 1586

Condition – Please Read Carefully

Pre-owned magazine showing signs of age and previous handling.

The photographs show the actual magazine being sold.

Front Cover

• The original front cover is present and clearly displays the modified blue Citroën Saxo.

• The cover retains its bright colours and glossy finish.

• There is visible rubbing and general surface wear.

• Light scratches and scuff marks are present, especially across darker areas.

• The top edge shows minor handling wear.

• The upper corners display some light wear.

• Small marks and light creasing can be seen near the edges.

• There is visible wear along the lower cover edge.

• The bottom corners show some rubbing.

• The cover has minor handling marks consistent with a previously read magazine.

Spine

• The spine remains present.

• There are signs of handling wear and light creasing.

• Minor rubbing can be seen along the spine edges.

• The photographed magazine appears to remain bound together.

Interior Pages

The photographed interior pages display colourful photographs and clearly readable printed content.

• Some light page curling is visible.

• Minor handling creases are present.

• There are occasional small marks and signs of handling.

• Light edge and corner wear can be seen.

• The paper retains its original printed colours.

• The photographed Sarah-Jayne feature remains clearly visible.

• No major damage is apparent to the photographed interior pages.

Rear Cover

• The rear cover is present.

• General surface rubbing and minor scratches are visible.

• There is some light wear around the corners.

• The edges display handling wear.

• The original printed advertising remains clearly visible.

Overall Condition

Good pre-owned condition overall, with visible surface wear, light creasing, minor scratches, edge rubbing and corner wear consistent with age and previous use.

The magazine retains its original cover, featured photographs and the interior pages shown.

The complete magazine has not been checked page by page, so absolute completeness cannot be guaranteed.

Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as they form an important part of the description.

Important – Original Free Gifts and Extras

This sale is for the original magazine shown in the photographs only.

Any free gifts, stickers, promotional extras, loose inserts, supplements, promotional items or other accessories that may originally have accompanied this magazine are no longer included unless clearly shown in the photographs.

No additional items are included beyond the magazine pictured.

Any original competitions, giveaways or promotions advertised within the issue have expired.

Packaging and Delivery

Your magazine will be carefully packaged to help protect it during delivery.

UK Orders: Dispatched in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Dispatched in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during international transit.

Ideal For Collectors Of

• Original Max Power magazines.

• December 2001 automotive publications.

• Early-2000s modified-car culture.

• Citroën Saxo modified cars.

• BMW E46 tuning.

• Hamann BMW styling.

• Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth.

• Ford RS Cosworth performance cars.

• Vauxhall Corsa modifications.

• Honda Civic custom builds.

• Honda Accord Type-R.

• Peugeot 106 and Peugeot 206.

• Volkswagen Golf Mk2.

• Ford Focus tuning.

• Custom paintwork and bodykits.

• Retro alloy wheels.

• Early-2000s car audio.

• In-car entertainment equipment.

• Automotive lighting modifications.

• Nitrous oxide tuning features.

• Max Power glamour and lifestyle content.

• Sarah-Jayne magazine features.

• Vintage UK automotive memorabilia.

An original December 2001 Max Power Magazine, featuring an extensively modified blue Citroën Saxo, a broad collection of period performance cars, car audio and tuning articles, and a Sarah-Jayne glamour feature.

An interesting piece of British modified-car publishing history from the early 2000s.

You will receive the actual magazine pictured.

SKU: 1586