The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: Shaking Up the Supercar Hierarchy
The venerable tradition of “concours d’elegance”—events centered on the appraisal of fine vehicles based on aesthetics and presentation—has long been dominated by established titans like Pebble Beach. For years, discussions among enthusiasts have revolved around which event truly reigns supreme: Pebble Beach, Goodwood Festival of Speed, or perhaps Amelia Island. Yet, in recent times, a fierce newcomer has emerged, challenging the established order with an intensity that can no longer be ignored.
For discerning collectors and modern supercar aficionados, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has long been considered the ultimate pre-Pebble showcase. As a vibrant appetizer to the main course on Sunday, The Quail has secured its place as the premier destination for unveiling groundbreaking new models. In an era where the legendary Geneva Motor Show has been retired, The Quail has stepped into the vacuum, becoming the go-to venue for manufacturers to present their latest and most exclusive creations.
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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: Shaking Up the Supercar Hierarchy
The venerable tradition of “concours d’elegance”—events centered on the appraisal of fine vehicles based on aesthetics and presentation—has long been dominated by established titans like Pebble Beach. For years, discussions among enthusiasts have revolved around which event truly reigns supreme: Pebble Beach, Goodwood Festival of Speed, or perhaps Amelia Island. Yet, in recent times, a fierce newcomer has emerged, challenging the established order with an intensity that can no longer be ignored.
For discerning collectors and modern supercar aficionados, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has long been considered the ultimate pre-Pebble showcase. As a vibrant appetizer to the main course on Sunday, The Quail has secured its place as the premier destination for unveiling groundbreaking new models. In an era where the legendary Geneva Motor Show has been retired, The Quail has stepped into the vacuum, becoming the go-to venue for manufacturers to present their latest and most exclusive creations.
Consider the timeline: the Lamborghini Aventador debuted at Geneva in 2011, followed by the hyper-exclusive Veneno in 2013. However, the successor to the Aventador, the Revuelto, arrived via a virtual unveiling. Crucially, The Quail debuted the Temerario—the Huracán’s replacement—in 2024. Furthermore, the seven-figure Fenomeno was unveiled at The Quail just last year, in 2025. Bugatti showcased the Chiron in Geneva back in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) both made their world premieres at The Quail. These examples extend to dozens of other vehicles, firmly establishing The Quail as the world’s leading stage for cutting-edge hypercars and supercars.
Until this past Halloween, I believed The Quail’s position as the pinnacle of automotive exclusivity was secure. However, attending the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially known as the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas) has forced me to reevaluate. I had attended the 2024 Vegas Concours and enjoyed it, but it struck me as primarily a regional event. It was filled with recognizable names, but nothing groundbreaking. If I hadn’t been invited as a guest by Czinger for a project, I likely wouldn’t have attended this year. Yet, I am profoundly glad I did. This year’s event was nothing short of spectacular.
The Wynn Las Vegas Concours: A New Breed of Show
The scale of the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is staggering. This year alone, the Wynn showcased an astonishing 48 Bugatti Veyrons. To put that into perspective, of the 450 Veyrons ever built, 100 were sold in North America. Having 48 of them present at a single event is mind-boggling. In fact, there were 49 Bugattis in attendance, including a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to mark the Veyron’s 20th anniversary. Alongside these, Bugatti presented a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a scale model of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will eventually replace the Chiron. Displaying more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever manufactured in one location still has my head spinning.
For younger enthusiasts, Paganis are the new obsession. The Vegas Concours featured over 40 Paganis, the largest gathering of these vehicles ever held in North America. While I didn’t get the exact count—I was too preoccupied with drooling over the Veyrons—the collection included several Zondas, a Zonda Revolution (one of only five ever made), dozens of Huayras, a multitude of Utopias, and—to The Quail’s detriment—the 2025 Huayra Codalunga Speedster debut. Pagani plans to produce only 10 of these bespoke speedsters, each costing a staggering $7 million before taxes and tariffs. For those interested, the mint-green prototype on display at the Wynn belongs to Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook.
Even if these carbo-titanium extroverts aren’t your preference, the significance of this gathering cannot be overstated. The 2025 Las Vegas Concours wasn’t just the largest Pagani assembly ever held in North America; it was also the venue where Horatio Pagani himself—honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to automotive design—and his team chose to unveil a new creation. But more on that later. To return to the Paganis, 40 vehicles is a larger number than the factory produces in a full year.
The Lamborghini section was equally jaw-dropping for those who appreciate Italian automotive artistry. The 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas was the largest gathering of Lamborghinis in history, ever. Again, I didn’t count, but estimates placed the number around 230 cars, constituting nearly half of the 600 total vehicles displayed that Saturday. The scale was simply mind-blowing. Among these 230 Lamborghinis were icons like a Veneno Coupe (one of only three sold to the public; the factory kept a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of ten), a Centenario Coupe (one of 20) and Convertible (one of 20), and a Reventón (one of 21). The last time I saw these “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 and composites.
In an attempt to maintain some brevity—though it’s challenging with such an incredible selection—I am deliberately omitting all the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance debut, and the official Concours judged cars. This selection includes a former Pebble Beach Concours winner: a 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180 that won Best of Show for prewar vehicles at the Wynn. I’m also not discussing the HWA EVO, the Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Even excluding these, the lineup remains one of the most impressive car shows I have ever attended.
What Could Possibly Come Next?
Two primary topics dominated my conversations with attendees throughout the day. The big question was: \”How the hell are they going to top this next year?\” I have no idea, but Godspeed to the Wynn organizers. The second—and frankly far more intriguing—question came from the OEMs: \\\”Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?\\\” This is a valid point. Perhaps it’s time to say \\\”Godspeed\\\” to The Quail, too.
Here are some facts you may not know about The Quail. A single ticket last year cost $1,300 for returning \\\”legacy ticket holders.\\\” For first-time attendees, the price was $1,600. Yes, that’s expensive, but OEMs spend roughly $400,000 to secure a stand and display a single car for just six hours. The Vegas Concours, on the other hand, charges about 1/20th of that amount. Tickets for attendees are just $100. At $100 per person, you are effectively paying about $2 per Veyron in the display. I spoke with three different carmakers who openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. They mused whether Las Vegas and Moda Miami were now sufficient.
Furthermore, attendees won’t be dealing with heart-attack-inducing hotel prices or soul-crushing traffic jams. A friend staying near Pebble Beach had to book a motel at $1,100 per night with a minimum five-night stay. Making dinner reservations is easy because Las Vegas is literally built for large gatherings.
What I’m detailing might seem far-fetched, but just a few years ago, Geneva was the undisputed center of the supercar universe. I cannot predict the future, but I can assure you that the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is now firmly on my must-attend list. You should add it to yours, too.
The Quail vs. Wynn: A Showdown of Titans
The competition between The Quail and the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas marks a pivotal moment in automotive culture. For years, The Quail has been the undisputed king of the pre-Pebble scene, hosting world premieres and attracting top-tier automakers with its prestige and exclusive atmosphere. However, the 2025 Las Vegas Concours has introduced a level of scale and spectacle that The Quail has never achieved.
The Wynn Las Vegas has managed to combine the exclusivity of a private event with the jaw-dropping scale of a global auto show. By bringing together 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever made, the largest Pagani gathering in North American history, and over 200 Lamborghinis, the organizers have set a new benchmark for what a car show can be. Horatio Pagani’s decision to debut the Huayra Codalunga Speedster at the Wynn speaks volumes about the event’s burgeoning importance in the automotive world.
But the most compelling argument for the