A car that was saved and brought back to standard after rotting in a barn has been stolen.

Six years ago Noah Robinson emptied his savings account purchasing and then rebuilding a dilapidated classic Mini.

On Wednesday (July 25) afternoon at 12.45pm he parked it on Broadmead Road in Woodford Green.

An hour and a half later neighbours heard what they believed to be the car starting.

At 4.22pm Mr Robinson returned to find his beloved car gone.

His sister Ella Robinson said: "He has put his blood, sweat, tears and every penny he has earned into returning the car to its former glory and then turning it into a high performing track car.

"It really is his pride and joy.

"We are really just trying to push the word out to see if anyone has seen it."

A spokesperson for the police confirmed the theft and said no arrests have been made.

Call police on 101 or email miathemini@gmail.com with details.