The Concours at Wynn: A Las Vegas Power Move Redefining Supercar Showcase
Once a regional affair, the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has rapidly evolved into a seismic force in the global automotive landscape, positioning itself as a formidable contender to The Quail. This event, held against the glittering backdrop of Las Vegas, is disrupting the traditional hierarchy of elite automotive gatherings. For enthusiasts focused on modern hypercars and exclusive performance vehicles, the Wynn show is quickly becoming the preferred venue.
The standard definition of a “concours d’elegance” has always centered on the meticulous judging of vehicles based primarily on their aesthetic excellence and presentation. However, in the rarefied atmosphere of high-end automotive culture, the term has expanded to encompass a spectrum of experiences. While the legendary Pebble Beach Concours remains the undisputed king, the industry is buzzing with discussions about its successors. Should the Goodwood Festival of Speed take the crown? What about the Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, or Retromobile? And, of course, The Audrain?
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The Concours at Wynn: A Las Vegas Power Move Redefining Supercar Showcase
Once a regional affair, the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has rapidly evolved into a seismic force in the global automotive landscape, positioning itself as a formidable contender to The Quail. This event, held against the glittering backdrop of Las Vegas, is disrupting the traditional hierarchy of elite automotive gatherings. For enthusiasts focused on modern hypercars and exclusive performance vehicles, the Wynn show is quickly becoming the preferred venue.
The standard definition of a “concours d’elegance” has always centered on the meticulous judging of vehicles based primarily on their aesthetic excellence and presentation. However, in the rarefied atmosphere of high-end automotive culture, the term has expanded to encompass a spectrum of experiences. While the legendary Pebble Beach Concours remains the undisputed king, the industry is buzzing with discussions about its successors. Should the Goodwood Festival of Speed take the crown? What about the Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, or Retromobile? And, of course, The Audrain?
In the affluent circles where designer suits meet carbon fiber bodies, the question remains: Is Pebble Beach still the pinnacle? The truth is, Pebble Beach still holds the supreme title for the classic concours. Yet, its closest heir, The Quail, may soon have a new rival in the form of the Concours at Wynn.
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The Rise of The Quail
The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has long served as the ultimate appetizer for the main course—Sunday’s Pebble Beach Concours. However, a growing segment of the car community believes The Quail has long surpassed Pebble’s Sunday event. These enthusiasts prioritize modern and new supercars. Many car enthusiasts who travel to Car Week leave on Sunday, lacking interest in historic or vintage vehicles. Furthermore, the demise of the Geneva International Auto Show created a void in the supercar calendar, a gap The Quail has filled exceptionally well.
Consider this: the Lamborghini Aventador debuted at Geneva in 2011, and the exclusive Veneno debuted in 2013. The replacement for the Aventador, the Revuelto, had an online launch, but the Temerario (the Huracán’s successor) was first seen at The Quail in 2024. The same holds true for the seven-figure Fenomeno, which debuted at The Quail in 2025. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Bugatti Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both shown to the world at The Quail. Similar patterns apply to many other vehicles. In essence, The Quail has become the premier showcase for these types of machines.
A New Challenger: Las Vegas Takes the Stage
Until recently, I believed The Quail’s position in the global automotive hierarchy was secure. Then, I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially known as the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and I am no longer sure. I should mention that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours, and although I enjoyed it, it felt localized and somewhat provincial. There were some interesting cars, but they were mostly the usual suspects. In fact, if it weren’t for a project I was working on with Czinger, which invited me as a guest, I likely would not have attended this year. But I am immensely glad I did.
What Makes the Wynn Concours Stand Out?
The Wynn had an astonishing 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn this year—yes, you read that correctly. Of the 450 total Veyrons ever produced, and the 100 sold in North America, 48 of them were in Vegas. Actually, 49, as Bugatti displayed a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to commemorate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary. Additionally, they showcased a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a prototype of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will succeed the Chiron. However, presenting more than 10 percent of all the Bugatti Veyrons ever built in one location is mind-boggling.
Pagani fans, take note! There were more than 40 Paganis in attendance. I did not count them precisely (I was too distracted by the Veyrons), but there were several Zondas, including a Zonda Revolution (one of five built), dozens of Huayras, a slew of Utopias, and—worryingly for The Quail—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only 10 of these vehicles at a price tag of $7 million each, before tax and tariffs, should you be interested. (The mint-green example displayed under covers in Vegas belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook.) Even if these carbon-titanium extroverts are not your preference, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours was the largest gathering of Paganis ever in North America, and that Horatio Pagani (honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to car design) and his team chose to unveil a car there, speaks volumes. More on that in a moment. Returning to the subject of more than 40 Paganis: this represents a larger number of cars than the factory produces in an entire year.
For those who admire Italian engineering, the Lamborghini section was equally spectacular. First and foremost, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours featured the largest assembly of Lamborghinis ever—yes, ever. Again, I didn’t count, but the number being discussed was around 230. This accounts for 230 of the 600 cars present that Saturday. It’s simply astounding. Among these 230, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of only three sold to the public; the factory retained 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 witnessed all those “few-offs” (as Lamborghini now calls them) together in one place was at the factory museum. It was a stunning display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites.
To maintain brevity, I am omitting 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 also won the prewar best of show here), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Honestly, that’s a hell of a car show.
What’s Next for the Wynn Las Vegas Concours?
Two lines of conversation dominated my discussions with fellow attendees at the Wynn Vegas Concours. The main question was: “How on earth will they top this next year?” I have no idea, but godspeed to the Wynn. The other, frankly far more intriguing question, was frequently asked by OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?” That’s a valid question. Perhaps I should wish godspeed to The Quail as well.
Here are some things you might not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That’s $1,300 as a courtesy if you have attended in the past (\”legacy ticket holders,\” I think they call them). It was $1,600 for first-time attendees. Yes, that’s expensive, but it costs OEMs around $400,000 to display a car on a show 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 about $2 per Veyron. I spoke to three different car manufacturers who openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are sufficient? 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, five-night minimum), nor running around from event to event in soul-crushing traffic. Also, making dinner reservations is easy because Las Vegas is literally built for large gatherings.
While the above may seem hard to believe, only a few years ago Geneva was the center of the supercar world. I cannot predict the future, but I can assure you that the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is now on my must-attend list. You should add it to yours as well.