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1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police Goes Under the Hammer

1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police 10 photos
Photo: Bonhams
1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police1974 Porsche 911 Targa Formerly Owned by Dutch Police
It’s not exactly what Sonny and Rico drove in Miami Vice, but then again we’re not exactly living the New Wave culture and music either. As a matter of fact, this one of a mere such Porsche five believed delivered new to the Netherland’s state police.
Like any other police force, the Rijksopolitie - which was the Netherland’s state police from 1945 to 1996 - also used a variety of vehicles. However, believe it or not, Porsche cars were the most common brand, as they bought over 500 cars in 30 years.

The 911 Targa in question wasn’t just a regular police car, considering it was part of the Algemene Verkeers Dienst (AVD). This special traffic unit wore white uniforms instead of blue, and orange helmets, hence the white with an orange finish of the Porsche in question. The AVD ordered a number of 356 Convertibles but when the 911 arrived they started using the Targa models, a practice that lasted until 1993 when they switched to Volvo cars.

Open top models were preferred because they afforded crew better visibility, and in emergencies the officer could stand on the passenger seat and give directions to other road users. Imagine that, a traffic officer standing out of the two-seater telling you to slow down.

Nevertheless, all the breeds coming from Stuttgart to the Netherlands were going through some special modifications. A wooden box containing police equipment was fitted in place of the rear seats while other typical alterations included a passenger-side door mirror and two internal rear-view mirrors. They also came with flashing lights and a STOP sign, extra reversing, rear fog lights and a mobile phone.

The Porsche 911 Targa in question was delivered new in November 1974 to the Dutch Police, having been finished in Grand Prix White with black roof and blue/black leather interior initially. After its police career was over, the vehicle was stripped of all it accessories, returned to civilian specification and sold off.

According to Bonhams, the car was restored this year, returned to its original AVD specification and will go under the hammer on October 9th at the Zoute Sale.
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