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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Contender for Supercar Supremacy The Evolution of Automotive Events: From Heritage to Hypercars For decades, the name Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has been synonymous with automotive excellence. It stands as the zenith of concours events, representing the pinnacle of automotive artistry, craftsmanship, and heritage. When the conversation turns to the world’s elite car shows, Pebble Beach is inevitably the yardstick against which all others are measured. However, the landscape of automotive events is constantly evolving. The traditional concours format, once dominated by vintage classics and concours d’elegance, has seen a dramatic shift in recent years. The modern automotive world is no longer defined solely by restored pre-war legends. Today, the focus has shifted towards hypercars, electric vehicles, and the bleeding edge of automotive engineering. The automotive industry is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and the car shows are adapting to reflect these changes. This shift has led to the rise of new automotive events that cater to the growing demand for supercar showcases. In recent years, the world has witnessed the emergence of several high-profile automotive events that challenge Pebble Beach’s dominance. The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has become a must-attend event for those interested in late-model and brand-new supercars and hypercars. The departure of the Geneva International Auto Show, a long-standing hub for supercar launches, has created a void in the supercar calendar that The Quail has managed to fill quite nicely. The Quail has long been recognized as the perfect appetizer to the main course of Sunday’s Pebble Concours. However, for a growing segment of the automotive world, The Quail has eclipsed the Sunday event. These are the enthusiasts who are drawn to the raw power, cutting-edge technology, and exclusive nature of modern hypercars. They often skip the classic car displays to attend events that feature the latest and greatest from manufacturers like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. Examples of this shift are evident in the major automotive events that have taken place in recent years. The Lamborghini Aventador made its public debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, followed by the Veneno in 2013. The Revuelto, the Aventador’s successor, was revealed through an online unveiling, but the Temerario (the Huracán’s successor) made its first public appearance at The Quail in 2024. The Fenomeno, a hypercar priced at over $7 million, made its debut at The Quail in 2025. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron at Geneva in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both first shown to the world at The Quail. These examples highlight how The Quail has established itself as the go-to venue for the unveiling of new hypercars. In fact, for a growing number of enthusiasts, The Quail has become more significant than Pebble Beach itself. The Rise of the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas Until recently, I believed The Quail’s standing in the global automotive kingdom was secure. Then I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially known as Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and now I’m not so sure. It’s important to preface this by explaining that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours and, while I enjoyed myself, it struck me as a provincial event. There were some impressive cars, but it lacked the scale and prestige of the world’s top concours. However, if it weren’t for a collaboration with Czinger (who invited me as their guest), I probably wouldn’t have bothered attending this year. But boy, am I glad I did. The 2025 Las Vegas Concours was a revelation. It has evolved from a regional event into a global powerhouse, attracting some of the most exclusive and sought-after cars in the world. The organizers have managed to create an experience that rivals The Quail in terms of the quality of the cars on display and the exclusivity of the event. Unprecedented Manufacturer Participation The Wynn had 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn this year. Yes, you read that right. Out of the 450 total Veyrons built and the 100 sold in North America, 48 of them were in Vegas. Well, 49, as Bugatti brought along a beautiful white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary—along with a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will replace the Chiron. However, displaying, in one place, more than 10 percent of all the Bugatti Veyrons ever built has my head still spinning. This level of participation from a manufacturer like Bugatti is a clear sign of the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas’s growing importance in the automotive world. The kids like Paganis, too, yeah? Because there were more than 40 of them. I didn’t get the exact number (I was too busy drooling over the Veyrons) but there were several Zondas including a Zonda Revolution (one of five), dozens of Huayras, a bunch of Utopias, and—worryingly for The Quail—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster Pagani plans to make 10 of at a price of $7,000,000 each before tax and tariffs, if you’re interested. (The minty green one that was in Vegas under the covers belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook.) Even if these carbo-titanium extroverts aren’t your thing, the fact that not only was the 2025 Las Vegas Concours the largest Pagani gathering ever to happen in North America, but also that Horatio Pagani (who was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to car design) and his team chose to introduce a car there says something. More on that in a bit. Back to more than 40 Paganis: That’s a larger number of cars than the factory produces in a year. This is a significant endorsement from Horatio Pagani, who is known for his selectivity when it comes to where his cars are displayed. The Lamborghini section was just as mind-blowing if you’re into these sorts of vehicles. First off, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever. Yes, ever. Again, I didn’t count, but the number being bandied was about 230. That’s 230 of the 600 cars present that Saturday. Simply mind-blowing. Of those 230, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of three ever sold to the public; the factory kept a fourth one), a Sesto Elemento (one of 10), a Centenario coupe (one of 20) and convertible (one of 20), and a Reventón (one of 21). The last time I saw all those “few-offs” (as Lamborghini now calls them) together in the same place was at the factory’s museum. It was a flabbergasting display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal/composites. In an attempt at brevity, I’m leaving out all the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance race car debut, all the cars that were actually judged (including a former and insane Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180 that won prewar best of show here, too), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Yeah, that’s one hell of a car show. This sheer variety of rare and exclusive vehicles demonstrates that the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is not just a regional event but a major player on the global automotive stage. The Future of Automotive Events Two threads of conversation kept coming my way when I stopped and chatted with fellow Wynn Vegas Concours attendees. The big question: “How the hell are they going to top this next year?” No clue, but godspeed to the Wynn. The other and frankly far more intriguing query kept coming from the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” Good question. Perhaps I should say godspeed to The Quail, too. The cost of attending events like The Quail is a major factor in manufacturers’ decisions. A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That’s $1,300 as a courtesy if you’ve attended in the past (“legacy ticket holders,” I think they call ’em). It was $1,600 for first-time attendees. Yes, that’s expensive, but it costs OEMs about $400,000 to put a car on a show stand there. For six hours. The Vegas Concours charges about 1/20 of that. And if you want to attend, tickets are $