I recently was able to aquire some personal effects of Mr. Don Britt who was the
auctioneer who sold off most of the massive motorcycle, car and casino memorabilia
collection of the late William (Bill) Harrah of Harrah's, a Nevada gaming tycoon.

The William Harrah Automobile Collection in Reno, Nevada was the largest collections of
vintage cars under one roof. Bill Harrah was a true automobile enthusiast. After his death,
the majority of the collection was auctioned off and now the cars that once were owned
and restored by Harrah are in homes around the world. Also sold at auction were alot of
casino memorabilia including rare slot machines that Bill Harrah collected

There were 29 makes of foreign cars in the collection, representing seven countries.
Also included was a fabulous Bugatti Royale. The motorcycle collection numbered 43,
with such famous makes as Excelsior, Pope, Thor, Yale, and Indian. Of interest to
“hot rodders,” old and young, was the speed engine display. Speed and racing equipment,
including Rajo, Frontenac, and Miller heads

ITEM #1
Don Britt's personal folder (red) that contains all the information on the cars he auctioned
in all 7 of the auctions - includes car and selling price

March 10, 1973 - 77 vehicles sold
September 22, 1973 - 82 vehicles sold
April 24, 1976 - 52 vehicles sold
April 8, 1978 - 80 vehicles sold
September 23, 1978 - 60 vehicles sold
June 30, 1979 90 vehicles sold
September 12, 1981 - 143 vehicles sold

ONE OF THE INSIDE PAGES

ITEM #2
Don Britt's personal auction guide with pictures, his notes, phone bids and selling prices
written inside - 82 lots sold at this auction (selling price in red upper right of picture)

TWO OF THE INSIDE PAGES (big numbers are the auction lot numbers)

ITEM #2
The "Harrah-Scope" - June 1975 / "News of Harrah's And It's People"
A 12 page monthly publication ... Some of the stories inside:

#1 - Bill Harrah on the right with Pete Barengo President of Sierra Wine & Liquor Company
presenting Harrah's 1st liquore decanter: 1931 Bugatti Royale Coupe de Ville

#2 - Harrah's Reno on Virginia Street Maintenance & Cleaning Departments spring cleanup
includes sign washing, sign paint touch up and bulb replacement

#3 - Harrah's Tahoe steel frame going up for the 2nd tower of the hotel

The following group of original pictures (only a sample of what I have) were Don Britt's copies
of the personal items that Bill Harrah collected over the years that Don Britt auctioned off

Thanks for looking ...
Al Varelas / USMC
SS-1654