The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Supercar Titan Emerges
The definition of a concours d’elegance is traditionally “a show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout.” It’s a term that evokes images of pristine vintage automobiles lining manicured lawns, elegant spectators, and a palpable sense of automotive history. Yet, the modern automotive landscape has evolved, and the criteria for what constitutes an elite automotive event have shifted. While the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance remains the undisputed king, a new challenger has emerged, poised to usurp the throne: The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
In the rarefied world of high-end automotive gatherings, the perennial question is always: Is the event more prestigious than Pebble Beach? This question has been lobbed at legendary institutions like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival, as well as more contemporary events such as Amelia Island, Moda Miami, and Retromobile. Wherever the wealthy and the stylish convene to admire blue-chip automobiles, the debate rages: Is Pebble Beach still the pinnacle of concours?
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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Supercar Titan Emerges
The definition of a concours d’elegance is traditionally “a show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout.” It’s a term that evokes images of pristine vintage automobiles lining manicured lawns, elegant spectators, and a palpable sense of automotive history. Yet, the modern automotive landscape has evolved, and the criteria for what constitutes an elite automotive event have shifted. While the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance remains the undisputed king, a new challenger has emerged, poised to usurp the throne: The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
In the rarefied world of high-end automotive gatherings, the perennial question is always: Is the event more prestigious than Pebble Beach? This question has been lobbed at legendary institutions like the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival, as well as more contemporary events such as Amelia Island, Moda Miami, and Retromobile. Wherever the wealthy and the stylish convene to admire blue-chip automobiles, the debate rages: Is Pebble Beach still the pinnacle of concours?
Here is the stark reality: Pebble Beach remains the champion of the concours. However, the heir apparent to Pebble’s kingdom—The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering—now faces a formidable challenge from a new rival that has arrived with a flash and a roar.
Why The Quail’s Reign Is Now Under Threat
For years, The Quail has served as an incredible appetizer to the main event, the Sunday Pebble Concours. Indeed, for a growing and passionate segment of the car community, The Quail has long since eclipsed Pebble’s Sunday proceedings. This demographic tends to be deeply immersed in late-model and brand-new supercars and hypercars. I have lost count of the number of automotive friends who travel to Car Week but depart early Sunday morning because they have no interest in “a bunch of old cars.”
Furthermore, the collapse of the Geneva International Auto Show left a massive void in the supercar calendar, a void that The Quail has filled remarkably well.
To illustrate the magnitude of this shift, consider a few examples. The Lamborghini Aventador debuted at Geneva in 2011, and the extraordinarily expensive Veneno was unveiled in 2013. The Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, made its official public debut through an online unveiling. However, 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 2025 Quail. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Bugatti Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both first shown to the world at The Quail. This trend extends to dozens of other vehicles. In other words, The Quail has solidified its position as the world’s premier venue for these specific types of vehicles.
Until recently, I believed The Quail’s standing in the global automotive hierarchy was unassailable. Then I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours, and now I’m not so sure. I should preface this by explaining that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours and, while it was enjoyable, it struck me as regional, perhaps even provincial. There were some impressive cars, but they were largely the usual suspects. In fact, if it weren’t for a project I was working on with Czinger (which brought me along as a guest), I probably wouldn’t have bothered attending this year. But I can assure you, I am profoundly glad I did.
What Exactly Is The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas?
The Wynn played host to an astounding 48 Bugatti Veyrons this year. Yes, you read that correctly. Of the 450 total Veyrons built and the 100 sold in North America, a staggering 48 of them were present in Vegas. To be precise, there were 49, as Bugatti brought along a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary—along with a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will replace the Chiron. Displaying more than 10 percent of all the Bugatti Veyrons ever built in a single location is an achievement that still leaves me speechless.
The younger generation also appreciates Paganis, right? Because there were more than 40 of them. I didn’t get the exact number (I was too busy drooling over 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 Quail’s chagrin—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only 10 of these masterpieces at a price of $7 million each before taxes and tariffs, if you’re interested. (The mint green prototype that was under wraps in Vegas belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook.) Even if these carbon-titanium extroverts aren’t your personal preference, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours was not only the largest gathering of Paganis ever held in North America but also the venue chosen by Horacio Pagani (who was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to automotive design) and his team to introduce a new car speaks volumes. More on that in a moment. Back to the more than 40 Paganis: That represents a greater number of cars than the factory typically produces in an entire year.
The Lamborghini section was equally mind-blowing for those who appreciate such vehicles. To begin with, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours hosted the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever assembled. Yes, ever. Again, I didn’t count, but the number being discussed was approximately 230. That’s 230 out of the 600 cars present that Saturday. Simply astonishing. Of those 230, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of only three sold to the public; the factory retained a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of only 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 now calls them) together in the same location was at the factory museum. It was a jaw-dropping display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites.
In an attempt to maintain brevity, I am omitting all 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 best of show for pre-war vehicles here), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. But believe me when I tell you, that’s just scratching the surface of what was on display at this car show.
What Could Possibly Come Next?
Two threads of conversation dominated my discussions with fellow attendees at the Wynn Vegas Concours. The first major question was: “How in the hell are they going to top this next year?” I have no clue, but I wish the Wynn the very best of luck. The second, and frankly far more intriguing, query came from the OEM car manufacturers: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” A pertinent question, indeed. Perhaps I should extend my well wishes to The Quail as well.
Things you may not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That’s $1,300 as a courtesy for those who have attended in the past (they call them “legacy ticket holders”). For first-time attendees, the price was $1,600. Yes, that is expensive, but it costs OEMs approximately $400,000 to display a car on a stand there. For six hours of operation. The Vegas Concours charges about one-twentieth of that. And if you want to attend, tickets cost $100 a pop. That’s roughly $2 per Veyron in attendance. I spoke with three different car manufacturers who openly questioned the necessity of ever attending The Quail again. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are sufficient?
Moreover, attendees won’t have to endure heart-attack-inducing hotel prices (I heard about a friend who stayed at a motel near Pebble that cost $1,100 a night, with a five-night minimum), nor will they be forced to navigate soul-crushing traffic while moving between events. Additionally, making dinner reservations is straightforward because Las Vegas is literally built to handle large gatherings.
The situation I’ve described might sound far-fetched, but just a few years ago, Geneva was the undisputed 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 put it on yours, too.