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Royal duty: Historic Porsche 924 restored
UAE's first police Porsche 924 returns after 47 years of restoration.
In brief
UAE's first police Porsche 924 returns after 47 years of restoration. Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain restored the 1979 Porsche 924 that escorted Queen Elizabeth II during her first royal visit to the UAE, to debut at Dubai's Icons of Porsche festival on 21-22 November 2026. Originally reported by Porsche Newsroom.
Historic restoration project
Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain completed restoration of the 1979 Porsche 924, UAE's first police sports car.
Royal duty connection
The car escorted Queen Elizabeth II during her first royal visit to the UAE in 1979.
Restoration details
Team recreated original painted signage without modern decals to preserve authentic police identity.
Public debut
Restored car will debut at Dubai's Icons of Porsche festival on 21-22 November 2026.
Historical significance
The 924 was the first performance police car in the UAE, joining the fleet seven years after UAE independence.
Royal visit context
Queen Elizabeth, The Duke of Edinburgh and entourage traveled to UAE aboard royal yacht Brittania.
Porsche Middle East perspective
Porsche Middle East CEO praised the restoration for preserving UAE automotive history.
At a glance
Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain restored the 1979 Porsche 924 that escorted Queen Elizabeth II during her first royal visit to the UAE, to debut at Dubai's Icons of Porsche festival on 21-22 November 2026.
