Historic Abu Dhabi Police Porsche restored nearly 50 years after royal escort duty
The National · 10 Nov 2026

Historic Abu Dhabi Police Porsche restored nearly 50 years after royal escort duty

A Porsche police car used to escort the UK's Queen Elizabeth II during her first state visit to the UAE in 1979 has been restored to driving condition, complete with its original green-and-white design and painted police markings. The Porsche 924, described by the marque and Abu Dhabi Police as the first sports car to join the UAE Federal Police fleet, underwent several months of work aimed at restoring it as closely as possible to its 1979 condition.


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