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The Las Vegas Concours: A New Powerhouse in the Supercar Scene The term “concours d’elegance” traditionally refers to a showcase or competition where automobiles and accessories are primarily evaluated based on their visual excellence and presentation. For those deeply involved in the world of high-end automobiles, the question invariably arises: “Which event surpasses the renowned Pebble Beach Concours?” This question usually encompasses the entire annual Monterey Car Week, a convergence of prestigious events that culminates on the final Sunday with what many consider the pinnacle of concours d’elegance. Nevertheless, the comparison extends to other iconic gatherings such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, Retromobile, and the Audrain Concours. Indeed, wherever the affluent and discerning gather to admire blue-chip automobiles, inquiries about Pebble Beach’s continued supremacy are frequent. The reality is that Pebble Beach remains the undisputed leader among concours. However, the next in line, the rightful heir to the Pebble Beach legacy, is none other than The Quail. Yet, this established contender might just be facing a new rival vying for the throne. The Rising Prominence of The Quail For a considerable time, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has served as an exceptional prelude to the main event on Sunday: the Pebble Beach Concours. In fact, for a growing number of enthusiasts, The Quail has long surpassed the prestige of the Sunday event. This audience typically comprises individuals deeply interested in the latest generation of supercars and hypercars. The number of car friends who endure the journey to Car Week but depart on Sunday morning because they lack interest in “older cars” is substantial. Furthermore, the demise of the Geneva International Auto Show has created a significant void in the supercar calendar, a gap that The Quail has effectively filled. To illustrate this point, consider a few examples. The Lamborghini Aventador debuted at Geneva in 2011, followed by the highly exclusive Veneno in 2013. The successor to the Aventador, the Revuelto, was unveiled online; however, the Temerario (the Huracán’s replacement) made its first public appearance at The Quail in 2024. Similarly, the seven-figure Fenomeno made its debut at the 2025 Quail event. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, yet both the Bugatti Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were first presented to the world at The Quail. This pattern holds true for countless other vehicles. Consequently, The Quail has established itself as the premier venue for the debut of these types of machines. Until this past Halloween, I believed that The Quail’s position in the global automotive landscape was secure. Then, I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially known as Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and I am no longer certain. I should mention that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours, and while I enjoyed it, I perceived it as a regional event. There were some impressive cars, but they were largely the expected lineup. In fact, if it weren’t for a project I was working on with Czinger (who invited me as their guest), I might not have attended this year. But I am incredibly glad that I did. An Overview of The Las Vegas Concours The Wynn showcased 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn this year. That is correct: 48 Veyrons out of the 450 total units ever produced and the 100 sold in North America. Actually, it was 49, as Bugatti displayed a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to commemorate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, alongside a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the forthcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will succeed the Chiron. Displaying more than 10 percent of all the Bugatti Veyrons ever built in one location has left me utterly astonished. I assume the younger generation enjoys Paganis, right? Because there were over 40 of them. I did not get the exact count (I was too busy admiring the Veyrons), but there were several Zondas, including a Zonda Revolution (one of five), dozens of Huayras, a variety of Utopias, and – alarmingly for The Quail – the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster that Pagani plans to build 10 of at a price of $7,000,000 each, before taxes and tariffs, if you are interested. (The pristine mint-green one displayed in Vegas under cover belongs to Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook.) Even if these extroverted carbo-titanium marvels are not your preference, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours was not only the largest gathering of Paganis in North America but also the venue chosen by Horatio Pagani (who was honored onstage by host Justin Bell for his contributions to automotive design) and his team for a debut says a lot. More on that later. Returning to the topic of over 40 Paganis: this number is larger than the factory produces in an entire year. The Lamborghini section was equally breathtaking if you appreciate these kinds of vehicles. First of all, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever. Yes, ever. Again, I did not count, but the figure being discussed was approximately 230. That represents 230 of the 600 cars present that Saturday. It is simply mind-blowing. Of these 230 vehicles, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of three publicly sold; the factory retained a fourth unit), 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 these “few-offs” (as Lamborghini refers to them now) gathered in one place was at the factory’s museum. It was a flabbergasting display of precious, high-performance Italian metal and composites. In an effort to remain concise, I am omitting the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance race car debut, and 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 as well), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Indeed, that is one hell of a car show. The Future Landscape of Automotive Events Two conversations kept recurring as I interacted with fellow attendees at the Wynn Vegas Concours. The primary question was: “How on earth are they going to top this next year?” I have no idea, but I wish the Wynn the best of luck. The other, frankly more intriguing question, was frequently asked by the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?” That is a valid question. Perhaps I should extend my best wishes to The Quail as well. Here are a few facts you may not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That was the discounted rate offered to past attendees (referred to as “legacy ticket holders,” I believe). For first-time attendees, the price was $1,600. Yes, it is expensive, but it costs OEMs around $400,000 to feature a car on a stand at The Quail. And that is for just six hours. The Vegas Concours charges approximately 1/20th of that amount. For those wishing to attend, tickets are $100 each. That is roughly $2 per Veyron. I spoke with three different car manufacturers who openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. Perhaps, they speculated, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are now sufficient? Moreover, attendees will not face heart-attack-inducing hotel prices (a friend stayed at a motel near Pebble that cost $1,100 per night, with a five-night minimum), nor will they be stuck in soul-crushing traffic, running from one event to another. Additionally, making dinner reservations is effortless because Las Vegas is literally designed to accommodate large gatherings. While this may sound far-fetched, the Geneva International Auto Show was the epicenter of the supercar world not long ago. I cannot predict the future, but I can assure you that the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is now a must-attend event for me. You should mark it on your calendar as well.