The Quail is Dead. Long Live The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
In the world of high-end automotive gatherings, Pebble Beach has long reigned supreme. For decades, “Monterey Car Week” has been the gold standard, the event everyone aspires to attend, and the place where automotive history is preserved for eternity. But what happens when a newcomer, armed with unlimited resources and a disruptive mindset, decides to challenge the established order?
Enter the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
This past Halloween, I attended the 2025 edition of the Las Vegas Concours, and I left with a jaw on the floor. This was no longer the regional event I had encountered in 2024. This was something else entirely. It was big. It was bold. And it was a direct shot across The Quail’s bow.
For years, The Quail (officially, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering) has been the darling of the supercar world. It’s where new hypercars debuted, where manufacturers unveiled their latest marvels, and where enthusiasts gathered for a high-octane appetizer before the main course that is the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. But lately, The Quail’s exclusivity and rising costs have caused a seismic shift in the automotive landscape.
The death of the Geneva International Motor Show left a gaping hole in the supercar calendar. Automakers scrambled to find a new venue to showcase their most exclusive creations. The Quail attempted to fill that void, but as its ticket prices climbed to $1,300 and its setup costs ballooned to $400,000 per automaker, the question became unavoidable: Is it still worth it?
The Lamborghini Aventador made its debut at Geneva in 2011, and the Veneno in 2013. The Aventador’s replacement, the Revuelto, had an online unveiling, but the Temerario (Huracán’s successor) was first seen at The Quail in 2024. The Fenomeno, a seven-figure limited-production hypercar, debuted at The Quail in 2025. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were first shown at The Quail. Dozens of other cars followed suit. The Quail solidified its position as the place to be for new supercar debuts.
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The Quail is Dead. Long Live The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
In the world of high-end automotive gatherings, Pebble Beach has long reigned supreme. For decades, “Monterey Car Week” has been the gold standard, the event everyone aspires to attend, and the place where automotive history is preserved for eternity. But what happens when a newcomer, armed with unlimited resources and a disruptive mindset, decides to challenge the established order?
Enter the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
This past Halloween, I attended the 2025 edition of the Las Vegas Concours, and I left with a jaw on the floor. This was no longer the regional event I had encountered in 2024. This was something else entirely. It was big. It was bold. And it was a direct shot across The Quail’s bow.
For years, The Quail (officially, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering) has been the darling of the supercar world. It’s where new hypercars debuted, where manufacturers unveiled their latest marvels, and where enthusiasts gathered for a high-octane appetizer before the main course that is the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. But lately, The Quail’s exclusivity and rising costs have caused a seismic shift in the automotive landscape.
The death of the Geneva International Motor Show left a gaping hole in the supercar calendar. Automakers scrambled to find a new venue to showcase their most exclusive creations. The Quail attempted to fill that void, but as its ticket prices climbed to $1,300 and its setup costs ballooned to $400,000 per automaker, the question became unavoidable: Is it still worth it?
The Lamborghini Aventador made its debut at Geneva in 2011, and the Veneno in 2013. The Aventador’s replacement, the Revuelto, had an online unveiling, but the Temerario (Huracán’s successor) was first seen at The Quail in 2024. The Fenomeno, a seven-figure limited-production hypercar, debuted at The Quail in 2025. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were first shown at The Quail. Dozens of other cars followed suit. The Quail solidified its position as the place to be for new supercar debuts.
But then came Vegas.
The 2025 Las Vegas Concours was a revelation. I attended the 2024 edition, and while it was enjoyable, it lacked the gravitas and scope of this year’s event. This time around, I was there as a guest of Czinger, whose display featured the striking 010 at the heart of the show, but even without that, I would have been there.
The sheer scale of the event was overwhelming. There were 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn. That’s more than 10% of all Veyrons ever built. The factory brought a 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 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon.
The kids like Paganis, too, yeah? There were more than 40 Paganis, a larger number than the factory produces in a year. 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.) Horatio Pagani himself was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to car design and chose to introduce a car at the Vegas Concours.
The Lamborghini section was even more staggering. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was the largest gathering of Lambos ever. Approximately 230 Lamborghinis were present, accounting for 600 of the total cars on display. Among them was a Veneno Coupe (one of three public sales), a Sesto Elemento (one of 10), a Centenario coupe (one of 20) and convertible (one of 20), and a Reventón (one of 21). It was a breathtaking display of high-horsepower Italian metal.
And that’s just scratching the surface. In an attempt at brevity, I’m leaving out 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.
What’s Next?
Two questions kept recurring among attendees. The first was: “How the hell are they going to top this next year?” No clue, but godspeed to the Wynn. The other, more intriguing question from OEMs: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” Good question. Perhaps I should say godspeed to The Quail, too.
The Quail’s single ticket cost $1,300 last year, which was $1,300 as a courtesy if you’ve attended in the past (legacy ticket holders). It was $1,600 for first-time attendees. OEMs pay about $400,000 to put a car on a show stand there for six hours. The Vegas Concours charges about 1/20th of that. And tickets are $100 a pop. That’s about $2 per Veyron. I spoke to three different carmakers that openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are enough?
Moreover, for attendees, you won’t be paying heart-attack-inducing prices for hotels (a friend stayed at a motel near Pebble that was $1,100 a night, minimum five nights), nor running around from event to event in soul-crushing traffic. Also, making dinner reservations is easy because Las Vegas is literally built for big gatherings.
The above might sound far-fetched, but just a few years ago, Geneva was the center of the supercar world. I can’t predict the future, but I can assure you the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is now on my must-attend list. You should stick it on yours, too.
The New Standard?
In the grand scheme of automotive gatherings, the question of who is “best” is a subjective one. For traditionalists, Pebble Beach remains the benchmark for concours d’elegance. But for a new generation of enthusiasts—those who chase the cutting-edge of technology, performance, and exclusivity—the landscape is rapidly changing.
The Quail has long held the title of the must-attend event for supercar aficionados. However, in the wake of the 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, the heir apparent has emerged. The Quail is no longer the undisputed king of the modern supercar scene. The Las Vegas Concours has taken the crown, not with subtlety, but with a bold, relentless display of automotive excess.
The Quail: The End of an Era?
The Quail’s traditional role has been to serve as the appetizer to the Sunday Pebble Beach Concours. For years, it has been the showcase for new models before they hit the market. But as the event has become more exclusive, it has also become more expensive. The cost of attendance has ballooned to the point where it is simply out of reach for many attendees.
The Quail has also become a victim of its own success. The limited space at The Quail has become insufficient to accommodate the growing number of automakers who want to showcase their latest creations. The factory production of many limited-edition hypercars is now less than the number of cars that have been shown at The Quail. This has created a bottleneck that is limiting the number of new cars that are being shown at the event.
The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Era
The 2025 Las Vegas Concours has effectively redefined the supercar event. The scale of the event was unprecedented. The number of cars on display was staggering. The range of cars on display was incredible. And the cost of attendance was affordable.
The Las Vegas Concours has effectively replaced The Quail as the must-attend event for supercar enthusiasts. The Quail will always be a part of automotive history, but it is no longer the leading event for modern supercars.
Conclusion
The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is not just a car show; it is a statement. It is a statement that the old guard is being replaced by a new generation of enthusiasts. It is a statement that the new generation of enthusiasts values performance, exclusivity, and innovation over traditional automotive history.
The Las Vegas Concours has raised the bar for what a supercar event should be. The Quail has a lot of work to do if it wants to stay relevant in the modern automotive landscape.
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