The 2025 Las Vegas Concours: A Supercar Showdown at the Wynn
The world of high-end automotive gatherings is characterized by a fierce competition for dominance. For decades, the Monterey Car Week, anchored by the legendary Pebble Beach Concours, has held an almost untouchable position at the pinnacle of the luxury car show scene. However, the automotive landscape is constantly shifting, and new contenders are emerging to challenge the old guard. The 2025 Las Vegas Concours, taking place at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas, has emerged as a formidable challenger, arguably establishing itself as the premiere supercar event on Earth.
The traditional definition of a “concours d’elegance” is a “show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout.” But in the modern era, these events have evolved far beyond a simple judging competition. The value of a supercar event today is measured not just by the rarity or historical significance of the vehicles present, but by their ability to attract the latest hypercar debuts, showcase groundbreaking technologies, and provide a luxurious, yet accessible, experience for attendees.
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The 2025 Las Vegas Concours: A Supercar Showdown at the Wynn
The world of high-end automotive gatherings is characterized by a fierce competition for dominance. For decades, the Monterey Car Week, anchored by the legendary Pebble Beach Concours, has held an almost untouchable position at the pinnacle of the luxury car show scene. However, the automotive landscape is constantly shifting, and new contenders are emerging to challenge the old guard. The 2025 Las Vegas Concours, taking place at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas, has emerged as a formidable challenger, arguably establishing itself as the premiere supercar event on Earth.
The traditional definition of a “concours d’elegance” is a “show or contest of vehicles and accessories in which the entries are judged chiefly on excellence of appearance and turnout.” But in the modern era, these events have evolved far beyond a simple judging competition. The value of a supercar event today is measured not just by the rarity or historical significance of the vehicles present, but by their ability to attract the latest hypercar debuts, showcase groundbreaking technologies, and provide a luxurious, yet accessible, experience for attendees.
In the past, the question was often whether The Quail (full name, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering) was superior to the Pebble Beach Concours. The Quail has long served as a fantastic appetizer for the main course of the Pebble Beach show, but for a growing segment of the car community, The Quail has already surpassed the Sunday Pebble event. These are the enthusiasts who are captivated by the latest-generation supercars and hypercars. I’ve heard countless car friends admit to skipping the Sunday Pebble show because they have no interest in viewing “a bunch of old cars.”
The untimely demise of the Geneva International Auto Show left a significant void in the supercar calendar, a gap that The Quail attempted to fill. However, the 2025 Las Vegas Concours has stepped into this void with such authority that it has forced even the most loyal attendees to reconsider their allegiance. The Lamborghini Aventador made its debut at Geneva in 2011, and the Veneno followed in 2013. While the Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, was first revealed via an online unveiling, the Temerario (the Huracán’s replacement) made its official world debut at The Quail in 2024. The same year, the seven-figure Fenomeno debuted at The Quail. Bugatti launched the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both first showcased to the public at The Quail.
These examples, among many others, demonstrate that The Quail has established itself as a leading venue for new supercar reveals. But the 2025 Las Vegas Concours has taken this to an entirely different level. Before attending the Wynn Vegas Concours, I had attended the 2024 event and found it entertaining, but admittedly provincial. It was populated by the usual suspects, and frankly, if it weren’t for a project I was working on with Czinger, I would likely not have attended this year. However, I am profoundly grateful that I did.
The Unprecedented Scale of the 2025 Las Vegas Concours
One of the most stunning aspects of the Wynn Vegas Concours is the staggering number and variety of hypercars present. The Wynn featured 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn this year, a truly mind-boggling number. Of the 450 total Veyrons ever produced, and the 100 sold in North America, 48 were in Las Vegas. In fact, there were 49 Veyrons, as Bugatti also showcased a spectacular white Vitesse Super Sport to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Veyron. They also presented a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the upcoming 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon, the successor to the Chiron. The fact that Bugatti displayed more than 10% of all the Veyrons ever built in a single location left me speechless.
The younger generation of car enthusiasts is certainly a demographic that has gravitated towards Pagani, and this event did not disappoint in that regard. There were more than 40 Paganis on display, including several Zondas, among them a Zonda Revolution (one of only five ever made). Dozens of Huayras and Utopias were present, as well as the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster, which Pagani plans to produce in a limited run of ten, each priced at around $7 million before taxes and tariffs. (The mint green one on display belonged to Apple’s Tim Cook.) Even if these extroverted carbon-titanium machines aren’t your preference, the 2025 Las Vegas Concours was not only the largest gathering of Paganis in North America but also the site where Horatio Pagani, who was honored on stage by host Justin Bell for his contributions to car design, and his team chose to unveil a new car. This alone speaks volumes. To put the number into perspective, there were more than 40 Paganis, which exceeds the total number of cars the factory produces in a single year.
The Lamborghini section was equally impressive, provided you are a fan of these high-performance Italian machines. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours hosted the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever, with an estimated total of around 230 vehicles out of the approximately 600 cars present that Saturday. It was truly mind-blowing. Among the Lamborghinis present were a Veneno Coupe (one of only three publicly sold; the factory retained a 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 refers to them) together was at the factory museum, and the display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal was breathtaking.
In an effort to remain concise, I will not detail all the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance race car debut, or the cars that were actually judged. These included a former, insane Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180, which also won Best of Show in the Pre-War class at this event. Other highlights included the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. As you can see, this was one hell of a car show.
What Could Possibly Come Next?
Two conversations dominated the show, both centered on the same question: “How on earth are they going to top this next year?” I have no clue, but I wish the Wynn the best of luck. The other, and frankly far more intriguing, question came from the OEMs themselves: “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?” A valid question indeed. Perhaps I should also wish The Quail the best of luck.
Things you may not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. This was considered a courtesy price for past attendees (they call them “legacy ticket holders”). The cost for first-time attendees was $1,600. Yes, that’s expensive, but it costs OEMs about $400,000 to put a car on display there for six hours. The Vegas Concours charges about 1/20th of that. And if you want to attend, tickets cost $100 a pop. That’s roughly $2 per Veyron in attendance. I spoke to three different automakers who openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are enough?
Furthermore, for attendees, you won’t be subjected to heart-stoppingly high hotel prices (I heard of one friend who paid $1,100 a night for a motel near Pebble, with a minimum stay of five nights), nor will you be stuck in soul-crushing traffic trying to get from one event to another. In addition, making dinner reservations is easy because Las Vegas is literally built to handle large gatherings.
The above statements might sound far-fetched, but just a few years ago, Geneva was the 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 as well.
The Evolution of Supercar Culture at The Quail and The Las Vegas Concours
In the world of elite automotive events, The Quail has long been the undisputed leader when it comes to showcasing the absolute pinnacle of supercar technology and luxury. However, the landscape of supercar appreciation is continuously evolving. The way enthusiasts engage with these high-performance machines, as well as the platforms where they choose to celebrate them, has undergone a significant transformation in recent years.
From The Quail to Vegas: A Paradigm Shift
In the not-so-distant past, the decision to attend The Quail was simple. It was an elegant appetizer to the main course of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, providing a perfect showcase for the latest hypercars and limited-edition models. But as the automotive industry has evolved, so too have the preferences of those who drive and collect these cars.