The Concours at Wynn: A New Contender in the Supercar Universe
The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has transformed from a nascent automotive showcase into a globally significant event, positioning itself as a serious rival to industry titans like The Quail and even Pebble Beach. What began as a regional event has rapidly evolved into a premier destination for supercar enthusiasts, manufacturers, and collectors alike.
For years, The Quail (officially The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering) has served as a critical appetizer to the main event of Monterey Car Week’s Sunday Pebble Beach Concours. For a dedicated and growing segment of the automotive community—primarily those focused on late-model and brand-new supercars and hypercars—The Quail has long surpassed the Pebble Beach event itself. This has become increasingly apparent as the Geneva International Auto Show has waned, leaving a void in the annual supercar calendar that The Quail has filled effectively.
The significance of The Quail is undeniable. The Lamborghini Aventador made its public debut there in 2011, followed by the high-end Veneno in 2013. Even as the Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, debuted online, The Quail hosted the world premiere of the Temerario (the Huracán’s replacement) in 2024, and the seven-figure Fenomeno in 2025. While Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) both debuted at The Quail. This trend extends to numerous other manufacturers, cementing The Quail’s status as the premier global showcase for contemporary high-performance vehicles.
However, the landscape shifted dramatically following the 2025 Las Vegas Concours. Having attended the 2024 event, which struck me as provincial despite the exciting project I was involved with, I was hesitant to return. But my experience at the 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas was nothing short of extraordinary. It prompted me to reconsider The Quail’s long-held supremacy in the automotive kingdom.
The Scale and Spectacle of the Wynn
The 2025 Wynn Las Vegas Concours was a staggering display of automotive prowess. The sheer volume of vehicles present was overwhelming. In the Bugatti section alone, an astonishing 48 Veyrons were on display—a remarkable statistic considering that only 450 Veyrons were ever built globally and 100 in North America. The factory also presented a white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, alongside a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a preview model of the upcoming 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon. Gathering more than 10 percent of the entire Bugatti Veyron production run in one location was a jaw-dropping achievement.
For enthusiasts of Pagani, the event was equally breathtaking. There were more than 40 Paganis in attendance, including several Zonda models, a Zonda Revolution (one of only five ever built), numerous Huayras, various Utopias, and—most notably for The Quail—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only ten of these exclusive machines, priced at $7 million each before taxes and tariffs. The lime green model featured in Vegas, believed to belong to Apple co-founder Tim Cook, highlighted the exclusivity of the exhibit. This gathering was not only the largest Pagani display ever assembled in North America but also the venue where Horatio Pagani was honored for his contributions to automotive design and where his latest creation was introduced. Given that the factory produces fewer cars than were displayed at the show, this level of representation was truly extraordinary.
The Lamborghini section provided an equally spectacular experience for fans of the legendary Italian marque. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours hosted the largest ever gathering of Lamborghinis, with estimates suggesting around 230 models on display out of the total 600 cars present. The event showcased rarities such as a Veneno Coupe (one of three sold to the public, with the factory retaining a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of only ten), a Centenario Coupe (one of 20) and Convertible (one of 20), and a Reventón (one of 21). Seeing these iconic “few-offs” together in one place—the same collection found in the factory’s museum—was a mind-blowing demonstration of precious, high-horsepower Italian engineering.
In the interest of brevity, several other exceptional displays were left out, including a comprehensive selection of Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, Czingers, Nilu, the debut of the McLaren Project Endurance race car, all the vehicles actually judged (including a remarkable 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer that won the Pre-War Best of Show, the same model that previously won Best of Show at Pebble Beach), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1.
What’s Next? The Future of Supercar Events
Two recurring themes dominated the conversations at the 2025 Wynn Las Vegas Concours. The primary question on everyone’s mind was, “How are they going to top this next year?” While the team at Wynn faces a significant challenge, they have set an incredibly high bar for themselves. The second, and more compelling, question came from the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?”
This question is particularly relevant when considering the staggering cost of attendance at these events. A single ticket to The Quail last year cost $1,300 for “legacy ticket holders” and $1,600 for first-time attendees. Manufacturers face approximately $400,000 to set up a stand at The Quail for just six hours. In stark contrast, the Wynn Vegas Concours charges about one-twentieth of that cost, with tickets available for $100 apiece. This equates to roughly $2 per Veyron on display.
Several manufacturers openly questioned the necessity of attending The Quail again, pondering whether Las Vegas and Moda Miami were sufficient alternatives. Furthermore, attendees benefit from significantly lower costs and reduced stress. They avoid the exorbitant hotel prices seen in Monterey, where one friend reported paying $1,100 a night at a motel for a five-night minimum, and the soul-crushing traffic that plague the Monterey peninsula. In Las Vegas, accommodation is affordable, and planning dinner reservations is straightforward due to the city’s infrastructure designed to accommodate large gatherings.
While these shifts may seem drastic, they reflect a broader trend in the automotive industry. A few years ago, Geneva was the epicenter of the supercar world. It is difficult to predict the future, but one thing is clear: The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has firmly established itself as a must-attend event. It deserves a place at the very top of your automotive calendar.