The Las Vegas Concours: A Bold New Contender in the Supercar Universe
Can the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas finally challenge the dominance of The Quail and Pebble Beach? A recent event suggests it’s making a serious move.
Jonny Lieberman
Author, Manufacturer, Photographer
December 31, 2025
The term “concours d’elegance” typically refers to a refined competition where vehicles and their accessories are judged primarily on aesthetic appeal and presentation.
For decades, the automotive cognoscenti have debated which event reigns supreme: the legendary Pebble Beach Concours, often synonymous with the broader Monterey Car Week, or other high-profile gatherings like the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, Retromobile, and the Audrain.
Whenever the elite assemble to admire blue-chip automobiles, the question inevitably arises: Is Pebble Beach still the ultimate benchmark? While the Pebble Beach Concours retains its crown, a compelling new challenger has emerged from the neon-lit oasis of Las Vegas. The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has taken a decisive step toward becoming the premier supercar destination on the planet, threatening the long-held supremacy of events like The Quail.
Why The Quail is Facing Competition
The Quail, formally known as The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, has long served as the essential appetizer to the main event—Sunday’s Pebble Beach Concours. However, for a significant and growing segment of the car community, The Quail has already surpassed the importance of the traditional Sunday event. This burgeoning group is comprised of enthusiasts driven by a passion for late-model and brand-new supercars and hypercars. Many attendees make the long pilgrimage to Car Week only to depart Sunday morning, uninterested in vintage vehicles. Furthermore, the shuttering of the Geneva International Auto Show has created a void in the supercar calendar, a void that The Quail has filled with remarkable success.
For instance, the Lamborghini Aventador debuted at Geneva in 2011, and the exclusive Veneno arrived in 2013. The Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, was unveiled online, but the Temerario—the replacement for the Huracán—made its public debut at The Quail in 2024. The same holds true for the seven-figure Fenomeno, first shown at the 2025 Quail. Bugatti presented the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both unveiled to the world at The Quail. Dozens of other vehicles have followed this pattern. Consequently, The Quail has established itself as the definitive venue for unveiling the world’s most exciting new supercars.
Until the end of October 2025, I believed The Quail’s position as the world’s leading supercar event was secure. Then, I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas). Now, I’m not so sure. To provide context, I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours. While I enjoyed myself, the event felt more localized and conventional. The selection included some impressive cars, but they were largely familiar. If not for a collaboration with Czinger, which invited me as its guest, I likely wouldn’t have attended. However, I am immensely glad I did.
A Definitive Supercar Showcase
The 2025 Wynn Las Vegas Concours showcased an astonishing 48 Bugatti Veyrons—a staggering achievement considering only 450 Veyrons were built globally, and 100 were sold in North America. Bugatti also presented a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to commemorate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, along with a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the upcoming 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon. Displaying more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever produced in a single location is an accomplishment that still boggles the mind.
For fans of Italian hypercars, the presence of Paganis was equally impressive. While I didn’t get an exact count—I was preoccupied admiring the Veyrons—there were more than 40 Paganis on display. This included several Zondas, one of which was a Zonda Revolution (one of only five ever made). There were also dozens of Huayras, numerous Utopias, and—to the detriment of The Quail’s exclusivity—the official unveiling of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only 10 of these vehicles, priced at $7,000,000 each before taxes and tariffs. For those interested, the mint-green example displayed belonged to Apple’s Tim Cook. Even if these extravagant automotive creations aren’t your preference, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours hosted the largest gathering of Paganis in North American history and that Horatio Pagani himself—who was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to automotive design—chose this venue for a debut says a great deal. More on that shortly. Returning to the 40+ Paganis: this number exceeds the total production of the manufacturer in a single year.
The Lamborghini exhibit was equally astonishing for those drawn to such vehicles. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours hosted the largest gathering of Lamborghinis in history. Again, I didn’t count, but the reported number was around 230 out of the 600 cars present on that Saturday. The collection included a Veneno Coupe (one of only three sold to the public, with the factory retaining a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of 10), a Centenario Coupe and Convertible (one of 20 each), and a Reventón (one of 21). The last time I saw all these “limited-run” models (as Lamborghini now refers to them) together in one place was at the factory’s museum. It was a breathtaking display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composite materials.
In the interest of brevity, I must omit mention of the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the debut of the McLaren Project Endurance race car, the judged classes (including a former and insane Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180, which also won Best of Show in the prewar category), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Suffice it to say, this was one hell of a car show.
What Comes Next?
Two conversations dominated the event as I networked with fellow attendees at the Wynn Las Vegas Concours. The first question was, “How the hell are they going to top this next year?” I have no idea, but my best wishes go to the Wynn. The second, frankly more intriguing, question came from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs): “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?” That’s a fair question. Perhaps I should also extend my best wishes to The Quail.
Here are a few things you might not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. This was a discounted “legacy ticket” for past attendees. First-time attendees paid $1,600. While expensive, it costs OEMs approximately $400,000 to display a car on a stand for six hours. The Las Vegas Concours charges about one-twentieth of that. Tickets for attendees are a mere $100 each. That’s roughly $2 per Veyron on display. I spoke with three different car manufacturers who openly questioned the necessity of attending The Quail again. They mused whether Las Vegas and Moda Miami were now sufficient venues. Furthermore, for attendees, there are no heart-stopping hotel prices—one friend stayed at a motel near Pebble that cost $1,100 per night with a five-night minimum. There are no soul-crushing traffic jams from event to event, and making dinner reservations is simple, as Las Vegas is built to handle large gatherings.
While this may sound far-fetched, only a few years ago, Geneva was the epicenter 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.