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.

• ISBN: 978-1-916578-12-8
• Publisher: Porter Press International
• Publication date: September 2026
• Price: £13.99
• Format: 198 x 129mm softback with soft-touch laminate cover
• 320 pages

Michael Kliebenstein is an award-winning author, classic car specialist, collector, restorer, racer and photographer. With more than 45 years of automotive experience, he works internationally to source significant historic cars for collectors, museums and specialist companies. His previous Porter Press title SuperFinds explored remarkable car discoveries from the 1960s and 1970s.

RELEASE DATE 30/11/2026