Wheelbase III – Operation Enigma

The third title in the Wheelbase series, this fast-moving novel follows classic car traders Mike Chapman and Rick Sunderland as they uncover a buried World War II train packed with historic relics. The discovery could transform their business — but only if they can raise the money to excavate it before darker forces close in.

Set in the glamorous, high-stakes world of top-end classic vehicle trading, Operation Enigma blends rare cars, political espionage, criminal networks and multi-million-dollar deals. With Ferraris, Jaguars, Mercedes and even a fabled Tiger II heavy tank, it delivers a thriller shaped by the author’s real-life experience in the classic car world.

• The third book in the Wheelbase thriller series
• A fast-paced story set in the world of classic car trading
• Features Ferraris, Jaguars, Mercedes and rare wartime machinery
• Includes a buried World War II train, political espionage and high-value deals
• Written by award-winning author and classic car expert Michael Kliebenstein
• Accessible to general thriller readers, with added appeal for classic car enthusiasts
• Informed by the author’s 45 years of automotive experience

Engaging, atmospheric and packed with automotive detail, Wheelbase III: Operation Enigma is ideal for readers who enjoy thrillers, classic cars, historic mysteries and stories set in the elite collector-car world.