“The 1931 Bugatti Royale Berline du Voyage”

 “The Golden Bug” – the name fondly given to Ettore Bugatti’s most luxurious autombile, the Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyage. William F. Harrah crowned his 1,400-piece automobile collection with not one, but two of these thoroughbreds built for royalty. During Harrah’s third and final auction on June 27, 1986, history was made, when a Texas millionaire became the new owner of the Berline de Voyage. The princely sum of $6.5 million dollars was the winning bid for the Royale, setting a new Guinness Book Record as the most expensive automobile in the world!
 This DVD chronicles the distory of the Berline de Voyage, as well as the five other Royales that preceded it. Join the bidders at Harrah’s “Evening Royale,” and experience the most exclusive automobile sale ever. Tour the Royale and inspect the 8-cylinder, 300 horsepower engine, and enjoy a detailed look at the chauffeur’s and passenger’s compartments, along with the many unique features of this remarkable Bugatti.
 The 1931 Bugatti Royale Berline de Voyage and “Evening Royale” is an essential addition to every automobile enthusiast’s library. 55 mins.