Police recover Jaguar stolen in 1968

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- California Highway Patrol recovered a classic XKE Jaguar at the Long Beach Port Authority stolen in 1968.

The car belongs to 82-year-old trial lawyer Ivan Schneider who called the recovery a "miracle" and plans to restore it. In fair condition, it could be sold for $100,000.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol was running a routine check of a ship to the Netherlands for stolen vehicles when they found the car.

The car was in possession of a California man who was exporting it to the Netherlands. He said he recently bought it and authorities are still searching for the person who stole it 46 years ago.