Determined to locate the 1928 SJ Duesenberg Convertible Phaeton that has been stolen from the California/Pacific Art Deco Society, Hobart Lindsey finds his investigation involves more than grand theft auto. Original.

Claims adjustor Hobart Lindsay is just a nice guy trying to do his job, but always finds himself becoming embroiled in murder cases. He is sent to oversee the filming of a movie about black World War II pilots but before shooting begins, a corpse is found amid the vintage aircraft.