Bonnie and Clyde Death Car Location (Where to Find It)
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For nearly a two year period from early 1932 to May 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow (primarily now known as simply, Bonnie and Clyde) ran an intense, and often violent multi-state crime spree across Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri and more.
Throughout this 21-month timeline, Bonnie and Clyde committed multiple crimes, including countless auto thefts, multiple robberies at banks, grocery stores and gas stations, and thirteen confirmed murders, a few of which were of law enforcement officers.
It took many months of hunting and planning but finally, on May 23, 1934, on a rural road just outside Sailes in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, Bonnie and Clyde’s crime wave, and lives, met an incredibly violent end in a stolen 1934 Ford Model 40.
A six-man posse made up of local police and marshals ambushed Bonnie and Clyde after they pulled over to check on a motorist they recognized (a ruse by the posse). They fired over 130 rounds into the Ford, striking the couple upwards of a couple dozen times each.
That Ford Bonnie and Clyde were killed in was preserved by the original owner after being returned to her, bullet holes and all. It’s changed hands and locations over the years, but now resides inside a small Nevada casino. Find out exactly where, and more, in the post below!
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Bonnie and Clyde Death Car Location - Primm, NV
The Bonnie and Clyde death car can be found on display inside Primm Valley Resort and Casino, located in the tiny town of Primm, Nevada, a prominent roadside pit stop off of Interstate 15 near the Nevada/California border.
If you’re driving into Las Vegas from the Los Angeles area, you’re just a quick stop away as it’s right off of the freeway. Coming from Las Vegas, you’re looking at an easy 40-45 minute drive to reach the death car.
Parking is free at Primm Valley Resort. The most direct way to the death car would be from the parking lot directly in front of the casino. From there, walk towards and enter through the front doors. You’ll see a Bonnie and Clyde banner hanging above the entrance.
Shortly after walking into the casino, turn right past the maze of slot machines and you’ll immediately see the exhibit roughly twenty yards away. Much like parking, there is no fee to view the exhibit.
Bonnie and Clyde Death Car Exhibit
As stated in this post’s introduction, over 130 rounds of ammunition were fired into the Ford by the law enforcement posse. When seeing the bullet holes in person for the first time, it’s a striking visual.
Clyde Barrow was driving when the ambush occurred and that is the side which sustained the bulk of the gunfire. In fact, many of the bullet holes on the passenger side are exit holes. Not sure if it was due to the posse perceiving Clyde as more of a threat, as Bonnie was considered just as ruthless as he was.
It’s likely as simple as how Clyde pulled over. The couple recognized the man “stranded” on the side of the road as the father of one of their accomplices, prompting Clyde to flip a u-turn. Before he could even come to a full stop, the posse jumped out from behind the bushes and opened fire.
The stark contrast between the amount of bullets that went into the driver side versus how few exit holes there are on the passenger side is a clear indicator of just how many hits the duo took. They likely didn’t even know what hit them.
Of the 130-plus rounds fired into the vehicle, 26 made contact with Bonnie while Clyde took 17, including the initial, fatal head shot. Using a combination of semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and pistols, the entire event lasted just 16-seconds.
A poem written by Bonnie titled, “The Trail’s End”, found in a sealed envelope and published posthumously, reveals Bonnie knew death would eventually come their way. Like a premonition, an excerpt reads:
“Some day they’ll go down together, they’ll bury them side-by-side, to few it’ll be grief, to the law a relief, but it’s death for Bonnie and Clyde”
As you’ll likely notice, the death car is displayed within a protective plexiglass barrier. For a time the car was simply roped off but as is usually the case, vandals and folks who can’t follow simple rules ruined it for everyone.
As you can probably tell in my photos, the glare is a bore to contend with when attempting to take photos. If you’re shooting with a DSLR I recommend bringing a polarizer to help combat that.
More Artifacts on Display
The death car isn’t the only artifact on display. Adjacent to it are several glass displays with a variety of items in them. The most significant of which being the actual shirt Clyde Barrow was wearing when he and Bonnie were killed in the ambush.
The blue dress shirt is perforated with ragged holes and tears on the front and back, caused by the rapid gunfire. You can clearly make out many faded blood stains, as well as an inscription on the inside hem by Clyde’s sister, Marie Barrow, who gifted him the shirt.
The next display case featured several personal items of Bonnie and Clyde, as well as photos taken the day they were killed. After the ambush, the police towed the bullet-ridden Ford to town (with the bodies of the couple still inside) through a dense crowd of onlookers.
People of the time were so infatuated with Bonnie and Clyde that souvenir seekers cut off and took locks of Bonnie’s hair, as well as pieces of Clyde’s shirt and Bonnie’s dress as the car was being towed.
Dutch Schultz’s Armored Car
Also on display directly next to the Bonnie and Clyde death car is the armored vehicle formally owned by Dutch Schultz. If you don’t know who Dutch Schultz is, don’t worry, I didn’t either prior to this visit.
Schultz was a notorious American mobster hailing from Bronx, New York. Nicknamed the “Beer Baron”, Schultz made his fortune manufacturing alcohol during the Prohibition Era and earned a reputation for ruthless violence.
Like most high level mobsters of the era, Schultz was being targeted by District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey with several charges of tax evasion. Facing significant time, Schultz sought the permission of the National Crime Syndicate’s “Commission” to assassinate Dewey.
Fearing heavy retaliation from law enforcement, the Commission denied his request, which angered Schultz. So much so that he threatened to do it anyway. Consequently, the Commission ordered Schultz’s execution, which ultimately occurred at a New Jersey steakhouse on October 23, 1935.
The armor-plated Lincoln belonged to Schultz from 1931 until his death. He used it for safe passage around the city, protected by the thick armor and bullet-proof glass. After Schultz was killed, it was taken by Al Capone’s mob and then somehow ended up in President FDR’s possession.
As far as the bullet holes go, well, they’re probably not legit. Word is that Gary Primm, original owner of Primm Resort, had the car towed into the desert where he and some friends shot into it before towing it back. Apparently this was done in an effort to make the car look more “authentic”.
Know Before you Go
The exhibit is free. Both parking and the exhibit are 100% free of charge. You can always spend some money gambling or on a meal but if you just want to check out the exhibit, you won’t pay anything.
This car is the real deal. There are many museums and exhibits throughout the U.S claiming to have the death car. These are either outright fakes or well-intentioned replicas. However, the one on display at Primm Valley Resort is the legitimate Ford Bonnie and Clyde stole and died in.
Primm Valley Resort is still open! In mid-2026 things were looking grim for Primm Valley Resort. The former owners initially announced they would be closing and lay off all employees. Thankfully, the Terrible’s company purchased the property before that occurred and they kept the death car exhibit going as well.
It’s NOT in Las Vegas. Despite popular belief, the death car exhibit is not in Las Vegas. It’s in Primm, Nevada, roughly a 45-minute drive from the strip on Interstate 15.
If you’re still looking for something to check out in the area, take a short drive down Interstate 15 to Seven Magic Mountains, a free to see outdoor art exhibit. If you’re heading back to Las Vegas, check out a few of my favorites:
Mob Museum (post coming soon)
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