The Porsche 924 was the first performance police car in the United Arab Emirates
Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, part of Ali & Sons Holding, has completed the restoration of the Porsche 924, the first sports car to join the UAE Federal Police fleet. The project reflects the Centre’s commitment to preserving the nation’s automotive heritage and an important chapter in the history of UAE policing.
The 924 was acquired by the Abu Dhabi Police to escort Queen Elizabeth II on her majesty’s first visit to the newly formed nation in 1979.
“The Porsche 924 represents an important chapter in the history of Abu Dhabi Police and the development of our vehicle fleet,” stated Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Hammadi, Head of Police Legacy Department at Abu Dhabi Police.
Comprehensive restoration
Following a comprehensive restoration by Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, it was formally returned to Abu Dhabi Police at a ceremony held at Al Maqta Museum, a site of particular historical significance as one of Abu Dhabi’s earliest police facilities.
“Porsche has been part of Abu Dhabi’s automotive story for generations, and restoring this historic 924 has given us an opportunity to preserve an important chapter of that history,” commented Saeed Ali Al Dhaheri, Managing Director, Ali & Sons Investments.
Recognising the vehicle’s historical significance, Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain undertook the restoration to preserve its original identity and return it to a condition befitting its place in UAE history.
Porsche is celebrating half a century of transaxle models this year, a milestone that will be a highlight of the Icons of Porsche festival in Dubai on 21-22 November, a press statement concluded.
