A WINCHESTER classic car enthusiast has been reunited with his cherished Jaguar - thanks to the Daily Echo.

Roger Lloyd, pictured, was beginning to think he would never see his beloved white Jaguar XK120 roadster again.

The 1951 model, valued at about £40,000, went missing from his home in Hensting Lane, Fishers Pond, when he was on holiday last month.

Following publicity in the Daily Echo, Mr Lloyd received an anonymous tip-off with details of the car's location.

Police found it on a remote farm in an undisclosed location in Hampshire and arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of taking a motor vehicle.

The man was released on police bail until July 29.

Mr Lloyd, a retired businessman, said: "I'm delighted - it was as a direct result of publicity in the Daily Echo that I got the phone call. I'd really given up hope as the car had been gone for ten days.

"I'd even sent the keys and documents to the insurance company. At the moment they can't find the keys but I'm sure they'll turn up."

Paying tribute to the police, Mr Lloyd said: "PC Ged Traynor from Twyford station was excellent.

"He worked for 15 hours on the bank holiday Sunday arranging the car's recovery and arresting a man."

Mr Lloyd said he had beefed up security at his home with metal bars across the gates and bigger padlocks.