Magazine L'Automobile August 2004 No. 699 Vintage Retro Peugeot Citroën Mercedes

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Description

The magazine shown in the photo is a copy of L'Automobile Magazine, number 699, dated August 2004. The cover features a colorful visual on an orange background highlighting several iconic car models from the early 2000s. The main illustration shows a Mercedes A-Class (3 and 5 doors), a Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi (mentioned in the top banner), a Citroën C4 (highlighted for its design and innovation), as well as a Peugeot 1007 (in the special feature on future Peugeots).

The magazine is presented vertically, placed on a light wood surface, with an old bookcase in the background, reinforcing the retro and collectible aspect of the item. The cover announces various features and tests, including a "Supertest 3500 km" and a "Special A-Class 17 pages."

The title "L’Automobile Magazine" dominates the front page, printed large on a red background, with the word "MAGAZINE" in white below it. The issue number, date, and price (€3.60) are indicated in the top right of the cover. The typical layout of the early 2000s, with its yellow and white boxes, car visuals, and catchy titles, is representative of automotive press from that period.

The magazine appears to be in good general used condition: the visible cover shows no tears, major creases, or apparent chips; the colors remain vibrant, and the slightly rounded corners are consistent with normal use for a magazine of this age. No major defects are visible on the front.

This type of review offers a glimpse into the automotive news of the time, with tests, technical features, innovations, and analyses of key models from 2004. Automotive history enthusiasts will find it a valuable resource for better understanding market trends during that period.

The left spine of the magazine is visible and shows standard binding for a periodical, with no indication of structural defects.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front cover is clean, the colors are well preserved, and no major defects are visible on the presented side.

Did you know? The launch of the second-generation Mercedes A-Class (W169), featured on the cover of this issue, marked a technical breakthrough for the German brand, with the introduction of new safety technologies and increased modularity, meeting the expectations of the European market in the early 2000s.

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