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This is a 1913 Mercer runabout or champion light car. It was a
ready to race production car. Not unlike the club racers sold
by manufacturers today.
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Adding to the authentic nature of the museum is a collection of
period clothing. Some of the items were worn by Bill Harrah's
family members.
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The 1908 Brush auto was built with a large content of wood in the
car including the frame and main body supports.
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The automotive shop,
open to the public, maintains and preserves the museum's collection
of over 200 of the world's finest vintage cars.
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This 1911 Maxwell is the first car Bill Harrah bought for the collection.
It was not what it was represented to be and it became a symbol
of Harrah's quest for only the best.
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This 1954 Buick Skylark was a huge success for General Motors. It
was an especially desirable car because of its appearance and performance.
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The American Motors answer to the Ford Mustang was the Marlin shown
here. It was a slick fastback that saw some action in the stock
car racing ranks.
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This
is a special 1949 Mercury custom from the era of James Dean. Note
the lack of door handles and chrome on the car.
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