Stolen Car Found After 46 Years

Ivan Schneider had given up on finding his luxury Jaguar stolen in 1968, until it was recovered on a cargo ship destined for Holland.

"This is just a miracle, a miracle. I was 36 years old then and now I'm 82," said Mr Schneider after California customs agents told him the good news.

"Never in anybody's lifetime would I think I would see this car again," he said.

His two-door 1967 XKE Jaguar convertible was stolen outside his home on the night of March 13, 1968. It was worth $US5000 at the time.

Today,despite years' worth of dings, scratches and a few rust spots, the car is priced at $US23,600 ($25,500).

In top shape, the vintage wheels could fetch around $US100,000 in today's market.

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