The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: The Supercar Event That’s Putting The Quail on Notice
In the rarefied world of concours d’elegance, there is a hierarchy. At the summit sits the venerable Pebble Beach Concours, the undisputed king for nearly a century. It anchors the most prestigious event on the American automotive calendar, Monterey Car Week, a sprawling, multi-day spectacle of auctions, rallies, and high-stakes competitions. For those who prize pre-war automotive beauty, this is the ultimate proving ground.
Yet, for a significant and rapidly growing segment of the car world, the crown has been slipping from Pebble’s grasp. The traditionalists may remain loyal, but the avant-garde—the aficionados of the electric hypercar, the Carbon fiber fanatic, and the devotee of all things modern and extreme—have found a new spiritual home: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
For years, The Quail served as the perfect appetizer to the main course. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Monterey Peninsula, this event has masterfully captured the essence of cutting-edge automotive design, often serving as the global launchpad for the latest multi-million dollar supercars. The void left by the demise of the Geneva International Motor Show has been elegantly filled by The Quail, attracting manufacturers who are eager to introduce their most exclusive machines to a discerning, high-net-worth audience.
Consider the parade of automotive history: the Lamborghini Aventador, a milestone in hybrid performance, debuted at Geneva in 2011, followed by the limited-edition Veneno in 2013. Fast forward to today, and the successor to the Aventador, the Revuelto, was unveiled online, but the Temerario, the Huracán’s successor, made its global debut at The Quail in 2024. Even more significant was the arrival of the multi-million dollar Fenomeno, which chose the 2025 Quail as its platform to stun the world.
The legacy of Bugatti at The Quail is equally impressive. While the Chiron itself was unveiled at Geneva in 2016, the breathtaking Divo (2018) and the stunning Mistral (2022) were both introduced to the public for the very first time in Monterey. The list goes on, an ever-expanding roster of exclusive automotive premieres. For those who seek the pinnacle of modern supercar engineering and design, The Quail has long stood unrivaled.
Until now.
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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: The Supercar Event That’s Putting The Quail on Notice
In the rarefied world of concours d’elegance, there is a hierarchy. At the summit sits the venerable Pebble Beach Concours, the undisputed king for nearly a century. It anchors the most prestigious event on the American automotive calendar, Monterey Car Week, a sprawling, multi-day spectacle of auctions, rallies, and high-stakes competitions. For those who prize pre-war automotive beauty, this is the ultimate proving ground.
Yet, for a significant and rapidly growing segment of the car world, the crown has been slipping from Pebble’s grasp. The traditionalists may remain loyal, but the avant-garde—the aficionados of the electric hypercar, the Carbon fiber fanatic, and the devotee of all things modern and extreme—have found a new spiritual home: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.
For years, The Quail served as the perfect appetizer to the main course. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Monterey Peninsula, this event has masterfully captured the essence of cutting-edge automotive design, often serving as the global launchpad for the latest multi-million dollar supercars. The void left by the demise of the Geneva International Motor Show has been elegantly filled by The Quail, attracting manufacturers who are eager to introduce their most exclusive machines to a discerning, high-net-worth audience.
Consider the parade of automotive history: the Lamborghini Aventador, a milestone in hybrid performance, debuted at Geneva in 2011, followed by the limited-edition Veneno in 2013. Fast forward to today, and the successor to the Aventador, the Revuelto, was unveiled online, but the Temerario, the Huracán’s successor, made its global debut at The Quail in 2024. Even more significant was the arrival of the multi-million dollar Fenomeno, which chose the 2025 Quail as its platform to stun the world.
The legacy of Bugatti at The Quail is equally impressive. While the Chiron itself was unveiled at Geneva in 2016, the breathtaking Divo (2018) and the stunning Mistral (2022) were both introduced to the public for the very first time in Monterey. The list goes on, an ever-expanding roster of exclusive automotive premieres. For those who seek the pinnacle of modern supercar engineering and design, The Quail has long stood unrivaled.
Until now.
The New Rival Emerges from the Desert
Enter the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Last Halloween, I attended the 2025 edition of this event, and I must confess, it gave me pause. I had attended the 2024 Las Vegas Concours and frankly, I was unimpressed. It felt regional, almost provincial. There were certainly some impressive cars, but they felt like the usual suspects, the familiar rotation of high-end collectibles. If it weren’t for a project I was working on with Czinger, a prominent performance vehicle manufacturer who invited me as their guest, I likely wouldn’t have bothered making the trip this year.
But I am eternally grateful that I did.
This isn’t just another car show; it’s a statement. The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has transformed itself into an event that isn’t just competing with The Quail; it’s eclipsing it.
The Scale of the Spectacle: A Gathering of Legends
Walk onto the grounds of the Wynn Las Vegas on a sunny Saturday, and you’ll be transported to a different universe. The scale of this event is staggering. To put it in perspective, the Wynn hosted 48 Bugatti Veyrons on their main lawn this year. Let that sink in. Of the 450 total Veyrons ever built, and the 100 that were delivered to North America, nearly one-tenth were present in Las Vegas.
And that’s just one marque. The Veyron celebration was complemented by a spectacular display from Bugatti itself. The manufacturer brought along a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to honor the 20th anniversary of the Veyron, alongside a Bolide, a Centodieci, a Chiron Super Sport, a Divo, a Mistral, and a prototype of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid slated to replace the Chiron. To assemble more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever made in one place is a monumental feat that still has my head spinning.
The Pagani Phenomenon
For those who favor Italian flair and bespoke craftsmanship, the scene was just as electrifying. A significant number of Paganis were present—I didn’t get an exact count, as I was admittedly captivated by the Bugattis—but there were several Zondas, including a rare Zonda Revolution (only five were ever made), dozens of Huayras, a fleet of Utopias, and—most importantly for The Quail—the global debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only ten of these $7 million machines. (The mint-green prototype on display, for the record, belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook).
Even if these carbon-titanium extroverts aren’t your personal preference, the fact remains: the 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas was the largest gathering of Paganis ever held in North America. Furthermore, Horatio Pagani, the visionary founder of the brand, was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his profound contributions to automotive design. And let’s not forget, Pagani and his team chose the Las Vegas Concours to introduce a groundbreaking new model—a clear sign of how seriously this event is now being taken by the world’s leading manufacturers.
The Lamborghini Overload
The Lamborghini presence was nothing short of mind-blowing if you’re an enthusiast of these Italian exotics. The 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas was the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever. Yes, ever. While I didn’t count them all, the number being whispered around was around 230. That’s nearly half of the 600 vehicles present at the event.
Among the sea of angular Italian metal, some of the most exclusive models were on display: a Veneno Coupe (one of only three publicly sold, with the factory keeping a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of only ten ever made), a Centenario Coupe (one of twenty), a Centenario Convertible (one of twenty), and a Reventón (one of only twenty-one). The last time I saw all these “few-offs,” as Lamborghini now calls them, together in one place was at the factory’s museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese. It was a staggering and precious display of high-horsepower Italian composites and engineering.
A Snapshot of the Supercar Pantheon
In the interest of brevity, I’m omitting a considerable portion of the lineup—the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance race car debut, and even some of the cars that were actually judged (including a former Pebble Beach Concours winner—a 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer that also took home Best of Show in the pre-war category at this very event). I’m also leaving out the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1.
Even with this partial list, the reality is this: The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is one of the most incredible car shows on the planet.
What Could Possibly Be Next?
One question was constantly repeated among my fellow attendees at the Wynn: “How the hell are they going to top this next year?” Honestly, I have no idea. But I wish the organizers the very best of luck.
The other, far more intriguing question—and one that repeatedly surfaced from the OEM manufacturers—was: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?”
This is where the dynamics of the automotive world have shifted. Let me shed some light on why The Quail is suddenly facing such existential questions.
The Elephant in the Room: Economics and Accessibility
The cost of staging a major automotive event has become prohibitive. Take The Quail: a single ticket cost $1,300 last year for what they call “legacy” ticket holders (repeat attendees). For first-time attendees, the price was $1,600. Now, I understand that The Quail is a premier event, but the economics are staggering. For manufacturers, it costs roughly $400,000 to put a car on a stand—and they only have six hours to do it.
Compare this to the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. The Vegas Concours charges approximately one-twentieth of that for manufacturers to attend. And for attendees? Tickets are just $100 each. If you are a Bugatti owner hoping to display your Veyron, you are effectively paying about $2 per car.
Three different manufacturers openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. They mused, perhaps the Las Vegas Concours and Moda Miami are enough?
Moreover, for attendees, the logistics of Monterey are a nightmare. Hotel prices are outrageous—I heard about a friend staying at a motel near Pebble that cost $1,100 a night, with a five-night minimum. And the traffic! The soul-crushing gridlock between events is legendary. In Las Vegas, however,