The Concours at Wynn: Is This the New Premier Supercar Spectacle on Earth?
Spend enough time navigating the elite world of exotic automobiles, and inevitably the question will arise: how does this concours stack up against the venerated Pebble Beach? When we talk about the greatest supercar shows on the planet, the conversation usually circles back to the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance—the crown jewel of Monterey Car Week. This annual gathering is a global phenomenon, attracting the world’s most prestigious marques and collectors for a weekend of unparalleled automotive excellence.
For decades, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has served as the ultimate appetizer for the main event at Pebble Beach. It has solidified its reputation as the premier venue for manufacturers to unveil new hypercars and ultra-rare limited-edition models. However, the landscape of elite automotive events is shifting rapidly. Following the demise of the Geneva International Auto Show, a significant void opened in the supercar calendar. The Quail stepped in to fill this gap, becoming the go-to destination for the latest and most technologically advanced vehicles.
We’ve seen marques like Lamborghini choose The Quail to debut game-changing machines such as the Temerario in 2024 and the stunning Huayra Codalunga Speedster in 2025. Bugatti chose The Quail for the public reveal of the Chiron in 2016, followed by the Divo in 2018 and the Mistral in 2022. It’s a long list that confirms The Quail’s dominance in the hypercar unveil space.
But this past Halloween, everything changed. I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (formally the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and I realized the competition for the top spot might have just gotten serious. While I attended the 2024 event and found it enjoyable, it felt more regional. It was a good show for local enthusiasts, but I didn’t expect it to compete with the global prestige of The Quail or Pebble Beach. However, I’m glad I went this year, largely thanks to a project with Czinger that brought me as a guest. It was a decision that would redefine my understanding of what a modern concours can be.
What Exactly IS The Concours at Wynn?
I should start by saying that the 2024 event was good, but the 2025 show was extraordinary. It was a spectacular evolution, demonstrating a clear intent to challenge the status quo of high-end automotive gatherings. The Wynn had 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn—and that’s not a typo.
Of the 450 total Veyrons ever built, with only 100 sold in North America, 48 were present in Las Vegas. Furthermore, Bugatti brought a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, alongside the Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the upcoming 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon. To have more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever built displayed in one location is a logistical feat that still boggles my mind.
The kids like Paganis, right? Well, there were more than 40 of them. I didn’t get the exact count because I was mesmerized by the Veyrons, but there were several Zondas, including a Zonda Revolution (one of only five), dozens of Huayras, a bunch of Utopias, and—to the detriment of The Quail—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to build only 10 of these at $7 million each (before taxes and import duties), and the mint green one under wraps in Vegas belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook.
Even if these carbon-titanium extroverts aren’t your cup of tea, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours was not only the largest Pagani gathering ever in North America but also the venue chosen by Horatio Pagani (who was honored on stage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to car design) to debut a new car speaks volumes. Returning to the numbers, 40 Paganis is more than the factory produces in an entire year.
The Lamborghini contingent was equally mind-blowing for enthusiasts of the Raging Bull. To put it simply, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever assembled. Again, I didn’t count, but the number being discussed was around 230. That’s 230 of the 600 cars present that Saturday. It was simply mind-blowing. Among those 230, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of three publicly sold to customers, with the factory keeping the fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of ten), a Centenario coupe (one of 20) and a convertible (one of 20), and a Reventón (one of 21). The last time I saw all these “few-offs” (as Lamborghini now calls them) in one place was at the factory’s own museum. It was a flabbergasting display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites.
In the interest of 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 that took home the Best of Show Prewar award), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Trust me, this was one hell of a car show.
What Could Possibly Come Next?
Two main conversations dominated my discussions with fellow Wynn Vegas Concours attendees. The big question was, “How the hell are they going to top this next year?” I have no idea, but godspeed to the Wynn. The second, and frankly more intriguing, query came from the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” That’s a very fair question. Perhaps I should offer godspeed to The Quail as well.
Here’s something you might not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That’s $1,300 as a courtesy to those who have attended in the past, called “legacy ticket holders.” For first-time attendees, it was $1,600. Yes, it’s expensive, but it costs OEMs 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 if you want to attend, tickets are $100 a pop. That’s about $2 per Veyron.
I spoke with three different carmakers who openly questioned the necessity of ever attending The Quail again. They mused, perhaps Las Vegas and Moda Miami are enough? Moreover, for attendees, you won’t be paying heart-attack-inducing prices for hotels (I had a friend stay in a motel near Pebble that was $1,100 a night, with a five-night minimum), nor running around from event to event in soul-crushing traffic. And making dinner reservations is simple, as Las Vegas is literally built for large gatherings.
While this might sound far-fetched, Geneva was the epicenter of the supercar world not so long ago. 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.
Is Wynn the New Quail?
The defining element of The Quail has long been its exclusivity and the fact that manufacturers choose it for their global premieres. While the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours might not have had a brand-new hypercar debut from an established manufacturer like Lamborghini or Bugatti, it did have a massive debut from a smaller hypercar builder. Cizeta was at the 2025 show with their new 122V Pagani Edition. This is the first time a Pagani-powered car has been used in a mainstream production car in 30 years, and it was debuted at Wynn Vegas.
The Las Vegas Concours is still in its infancy compared to The Quail, which has been around for over two decades. However, the 2025 event showed that the Wynn is serious about competing at the highest level. The sheer scale of the displays, the quality of the cars, and the presence of industry heavyweights like Horatio Pagani make it a major player.
While The Quail might still hold the title as the premier location for hypercar reveals, the Wynn is giving it a serious run for its money. The sheer volume of exotics, combined with the accessibility of the event, is a powerful draw for manufacturers and collectors alike.
The Vegas Advantage: A Game-Changer?
Let’s be honest about the practicalities of these events. For a manufacturer, showing a car at The Quail is incredibly expensive. The venue is remote, the security is top-tier, and the logistics of transporting high-value vehicles require significant resources. For attendees, the costs are equally staggering. Between flights, exorbitant hotel prices, and the high cost of entry, a trip to Monterey for Car Week can easily run into the tens of
The Concours at Wynn: Is This the New Premier Supercar Spectacle on Earth?
Spend enough time navigating the elite world of exotic automobiles, and inevitably the question will arise: how does this concours stack up against the venerated Pebble Beach? When we talk about the greatest supercar shows on the planet, the conversation usually circles back to the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance—the crown jewel of Monterey Car Week. This annual gathering is a global phenomenon, attracting the world’s most prestigious marques and collectors for a weekend of unparalleled automotive excellence.
For decades, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has served as the ultimate appetizer for the main event at Pebble Beach. It has solidified its reputation as the premier venue for manufacturers to unveil new hypercars and ultra-rare limited-edition models. However, the landscape of elite automotive events is shifting rapidly. Following the demise of the Geneva International Auto Show, a significant void opened in the supercar calendar. The Quail stepped in to fill this gap, becoming the go-to destination for the latest and most technologically advanced vehicles.
We’ve seen marques like Lamborghini choose The Quail to debut game-changing machines such as the Temerario in 2024 and the stunning Huayra Codalunga Speedster in 2025. Bugatti chose The Quail for the public reveal of the Chiron in 2016, followed by the Divo in 2018 and the Mistral in 2022. It’s a long list that confirms The Quail’s dominance in the hypercar unveil space.
But this past Halloween, everything changed. I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (formally the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and I realized the competition for the top spot might have just gotten serious. While I attended the 2024 event and found it enjoyable, it felt more regional. It was a good show for local enthusiasts, but I didn’t expect it to compete with the global prestige of The Quail or Pebble Beach. However, I’m glad I went this year, largely thanks to a project with Czinger that brought me as a guest. It was a decision that would redefine my understanding of what a modern concours can be.
What Exactly IS The Concours at Wynn?
I should start by saying that the 2024 event was good, but the 2025 show was extraordinary. It was a spectacular evolution, demonstrating a clear intent to challenge the status quo of high-end automotive gatherings. The Wynn had 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn—and that’s not a typo.
