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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: Is This the World’s New Premier Supercar Showcase? For decades, the automotive elite have debated which concours d’elegance reigns supreme. The legendary Pebble Beach Concours is the undisputed monarch, but the Monterey Car Week ecosystem has long served as its heir apparent. With a lineup of prestigious events, all culminating in Sunday’s proceedings at Pebble, it represents the pinnacle of classic car appreciation. But the royal court is shifting. The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, once the ultimate appetizer, is facing a formidable challenger. Indeed, wherever the affluent and fashion-forward converge to admire blue-chip automobiles, the question arises: Is Pebble still the undisputed king? The answer is yes, but the heir to Pebble’s throne—The Quail—may have just met a new rival. This rival is The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, a show that has transformed itself from a regional gathering into a serious contender for the global supercar throne. The Quail’s Ascent and the Vacuum Left by Geneva The Quail has long been the essential warm-up act to the main event. For a growing segment of enthusiasts, it has already surpassed the Sunday Pebble event. These are collectors deeply invested in brand-new and late-model supercars and hypercars. I’ve lost count of the friends who attend Car Week but skip Pebble’s Sunday proceedings, declaring they have no interest in “a bunch of old cars.” Furthermore, the closure of the Geneva International Auto Show has left a significant void in the supercar calendar, a void The Quail has filled competently. We saw the Lamborghini Aventador make its debut at Geneva in 2011, followed by the ultra-exclusive Veneno in 2013. The Aventador’s replacement, the Revuelto, debuted digitally, but the Temerario (Huracán’s successor) first appeared at The Quail in 2024. Similarly, the seven-figure Fenomeno made its public debut at the 2025 Quail. 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. This pattern extends to numerous other manufacturers, cementing The Quail’s status as the best venue for these exclusive machines. Until this past Halloween, I believed The Quail’s position in the automotive hierarchy was unassailable. Then I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours, and now I’m not so sure. I should note that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours. While enjoyable, it felt regional and somewhat provincial, featuring the usual suspects. Had it not been for my collaboration with Czinger, I likely wouldn’t have attended this year. But I’m profoundly glad I did. The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is not just a show; it’s a statement. What Exactly Is The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas? Imagine the Wynn Las Vegas grounds transformed into a sanctuary for the world’s most exclusive automobiles. This year, the venue hosted an staggering 48 Bugatti Veyrons. To put this into perspective, out of the 450 Veyrons ever produced and the 100 sold in North America, 48 were present in Vegas. Not to be outdone, Bugatti itself brought a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, accompanied by a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a prototype of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid successor to the Chiron. Displaying more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever built in one place remains mind-boggling. Are the kids into Paganis? Absolutely. More than 40 Pagani models were on display, including several Zonda variants—including a Zonda Revolution (one of only five)—dozens of Huayras, a selection of Utopias, and—alarmingly for The Quail—the world premiere of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only 10 units of this speedster, priced at a cool $7,000,000 each before taxes and tariffs. (For those interested, the mint-green prototype under the cover belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook.) Even if these extroverted carbo-titanium machines aren’t your preference, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours hosted the largest Pagani gathering in North America speaks volumes. Moreover, Horatio Pagani himself, who was honored by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to car design, and his team chose this venue to introduce a new vehicle, signaling a significant shift in automotive attention. More on that shortly. Returning to the Pagani count: 40+ cars is more than the factory produces in an entire year. The Lamborghini section was equally awe-inspiring for those of us who appreciate these vehicles. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours featured the largest Lamborghini gathering ever. Again, I didn’t count, but the estimate was around 230 cars. That’s 230 out of the 600 total vehicles present that Saturday. Simply mind-blowing. Among these 230, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of three publicly sold; the factory retained a fourth), 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 these “few-offs” (as Lamborghini now calls them) together in one place was at the factory museum. It was a staggering display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites. In an effort to keep this concise, I’ve omitted the Koenigseggs, Gumpert Apollo, Czingers, Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance race car debut, the actual judged cars (including a former Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer that won best pre-war class at this event, too), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. If this curated list doesn’t impress you, the full show certainly will. The Question on Everyone’s Lips: What Comes Next? Two conversations dominated the Wynn Las Vegas Concours. The first was the perennial question: “How are they going to top this next year?” I have no idea, but I wish the Wynn the best of luck. The second and more intriguing question came from the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?” That’s a fair question. Perhaps I should offer my best wishes to The Quail as well. Here are some facts you may not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That was the “legacy” price for returning attendees. First-time attendees paid $1,600. While that’s expensive, it costs OEMs roughly $400,000 to set up a display stand there—for six hours. The Vegas Concours charges approximately 1/20 of that. And if you want to attend, tickets are $100 each. That’s roughly $2 per Veyron. I spoke to three different manufacturers who 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 hotel prices (a friend stayed at a motel near Pebble that was $1,100 per night for a five-night minimum), nor navigating soul-crushing traffic between events. Plus, making dinner reservations is a breeze because Las Vegas is literally built for large gatherings. This shift might seem far-fetched, but just a few years ago, Geneva was the undisputed center of the supercar world. 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 put it on yours, too. This isn’t just another car show; it’s the new standard. Ready to experience the future of supercar showcases? Visit The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas in 2026 and witness the evolution of automotive excellence firsthand.