In 1980 Porsche entered Le Mans with three examples of the new race car which were piloted by teams from Germany, USA and Great Britain. Titled the 924 GTP, each car raced under their national colors in the highly competitive 'Prototype' class. 924 GTP 002 remains the only Porsche factory owned race car ever to compete under a British flag. Having been used for further testing the car was officially retired in 1982.
Thirty-five years since its launch and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 924, Porsche Cars Great Britain and its network of Classic Partner Centres has returned the car to its former glory. Porsche Centre Glasgow handled the suspension and brakes, Porsche Centre Swindon restored the engine, Hatfield the gearbox and finally, all plumbing and electrics was the job of Porsche Centre Leeds. Full restoration of the bodywork and trim was the responsibility of Road & Race Restorations, one of the Porsche Recommended Body Repairers with extensive experience in the restoration of specialist race cars.