Max Power Magazine Spring 2003 RARE Mitsubishi Evo VII Gemma SKU 1455

Original Max Power magazine Spring 2003, featuring a heavily modified Norris Designs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII police-style cover car and extensive coverage of early-2000s performance tuning, modified vehicles, car styling, ICE installations and show culture.

The headline “Outlaw!” cover feature follows the exceptionally powerful Evo VII, described by the magazine as producing approximately 715bhp, reaching 215mph and accelerating from 0–60mph in 2.85 seconds. The car is presented with a police-inspired exterior, large rear wing, carbon-effect bonnet, aggressive body styling and Norris Designs branding.

Featured cars and motoring content visible in the magazine include:

• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII high-performance cover feature
• Nissan Skyline R32
• Modified Honda Civic Coupe with fibreglass styling
• Custom Toyota Corolla
• Modified Vauxhall Corsa
• Prototype-styled Peugeot 206
• Modified Citroën Saxo
• Ford Escort with Japanese-inspired styling and ICE installation
• Vauxhall Corsa SRi
• Ford Focus 205 GTI conversion
• Ford XR3i
• Proton GTi
• Honda Civic VTEC
• Volkswagen Polo
• Renault Clio
• Fiat Punto
• Summer car-show guide and event coverage
• Neon, LED and lighting modification guide
• ICE installation and custom audio features
• Cleaning, detailing and modification guides
• Max Live behind-the-scenes coverage
• Buyer’s guide and Top 100 car selection

The magazine also includes a substantial model feature starring Gemma, presented through the recurring Planet Max / Max Babe section with large-format glamour photography. Additional model and event photography appears throughout the issue alongside the modified-car features.

A strong period collectible for enthusiasts of the Mitsubishi Evo VII, Norris Designs, Japanese performance cars, modified Fords, Max Power culture and early-2000s UK tuning magazines.

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age-related and handling wear.

The front cover remains bright and visually striking, with clear colours and strong presentation. There is general surface rubbing, light scratching and small pressure marks. The corners and outer edges show noticeable wear, including minor creasing, softening and small areas of rubbing.

The spine remains intact and the magazine appears securely bound. There is some compression, rubbing and light creasing along the spine and surrounding edges, consistent with previous reading and long-term storage.

The internal pages shown remain attached, colourful and readable. There is light page waviness, handling wear and occasional small edge creases. The contents pages and feature spreads appear well preserved overall, with no major internal damage visible in the supplied photographs.

The rear cover has general rubbing, surface marks and light creasing. The lower spine and corner areas show more noticeable wear, including small bends and compression marks.

Overall, this is a presentable collector’s copy with expected cosmetic wear for a magazine of this age. It is not mint, but remains complete-looking, readable and displayable.

Please study all supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact magazine being offered.

SKU 1455