The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Supercar Superpower Emerges
The world of high-end automotive gatherings is a delicate ecosystem, dominated for decades by established titans like Pebble Beach and The Quail. When one attends a concours d’elegance, as the French define it — essentially a competition celebrating the aesthetic and engineering excellence of vehicles — the conversation invariably turns to the reigning champions. The question is always the same: Who sits atop the throne?
Pebble Beach, of course, remains the king, but its domain is largely historic machinery. If your interests lean toward modern metal, cutting-edge technology, and the bleeding edge of automotive performance, the crown may be slipping from Pebble’s golden grasp. For years, The Quail has been the undisputed prince, the premium appetizer for new hypercars and supercars. Yet, as the annual Monterey Car Week continues to swell into a logistical and financial behemoth, a powerful challenger has emerged from the desert, rapidly shifting the epicenter of the automotive universe.
The Ascent of the Quail
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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Supercar Superpower Emerges
The world of high-end automotive gatherings is a delicate ecosystem, dominated for decades by established titans like Pebble Beach and The Quail. When one attends a concours d’elegance, as the French define it — essentially a competition celebrating the aesthetic and engineering excellence of vehicles — the conversation invariably turns to the reigning champions. The question is always the same: Who sits atop the throne?
Pebble Beach, of course, remains the king, but its domain is largely historic machinery. If your interests lean toward modern metal, cutting-edge technology, and the bleeding edge of automotive performance, the crown may be slipping from Pebble’s golden grasp. For years, The Quail has been the undisputed prince, the premium appetizer for new hypercars and supercars. Yet, as the annual Monterey Car Week continues to swell into a logistical and financial behemoth, a powerful challenger has emerged from the desert, rapidly shifting the epicenter of the automotive universe.
The Ascent of the Quail
For a specific, and growing, segment of the automotive cognoscenti, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering already supersedes Sunday’s Pebble proceedings. These enthusiasts are primarily interested in the latest road-going missiles — the current crop of hypercars that push the boundaries of speed and design. I have lost count of how many car friends make the pilgrimage to Monterey only to depart early on Sunday, their mission accomplished by seeing the new machines.
The death of the Geneva International Auto Show created a vacuum in the supercar calendar, a void that The Quail has filled with remarkable success. The Lamborghini Aventador, for instance, debuted in Geneva back in 2011, followed by the \$7 million Veneno in 2013. While the Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, launched with a digital-only unveiling, the Temerario — the Huracán’s heir — made its first public appearance at The Quail in 2024. Likewise, the seven-figure Fenomeno debuted at The Quail in 2025. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Divo (2018) and the Mistral (2022) both debuted at The Quail. This pattern extends to countless other manufacturers, cementing The Quail’s status as the premier venue for these elite machines.
For years, I believed The Quail’s supremacy was unassailable. Then I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially known as Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and the ground shifted beneath my feet. I had attended the 2024 Vegas event and, while enjoyable, it felt regional — the usual suspects. Had it not been for a collaboration with Czinger, I likely wouldn’t have bothered with the 2025 show. But I am undeniably glad I went. What I witnessed was not just an event; it was a paradigm shift in what a luxury automotive gathering can be.
What Defines the Wynn Las Vegas Concours?
The Las Vegas Concours is more than just a collection of beautiful cars; it is a spectacle of unprecedented scale and diversity. Walking onto the perfectly manicured lawn of the Wynn Golf Course, the first thing that struck me was the sheer density of automotive royalty.
This year, the Wynn had 48 Bugatti Veyrons on display. Forty-eight. Out of the 450 ever produced and the 100 sold in North America, nearly a third of the world’s Veyron population was in Las Vegas. To be precise, there were 49, as Bugatti brought a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to commemorate the model’s 20th anniversary, alongside a Bolide, a Centodieci, a Chiron Super Sport, a Divo, a Mistral, and a model of the upcoming Tourbillon — the 18-cylinder hybrid set to succeed the Chiron. Displaying more than 10 percent of all Bugatti Veyrons ever built in one place left me breathless.
But the enthusiasts for Paganis were equally well-catered for. While I didn’t get an exact headcount—I was too captivated by the Veyrons—there were over 40 Paganis in attendance. This included several Zondas, among them a Zonda Revolution (one of only five ever made), dozens of Huayras, multiple Utopias, and — a significant development for The Quail — the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only ten of these, each priced at around \$7 million before taxes and tariffs. The mint-green prototype on display belonged to Apple co-founder Tim Cook. Even if these carbon-titanium extroverts aren’t your cup of tea, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours hosted the largest Pagani gathering in North America, and that Horacio Pagani himself — who was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to design — chose this venue for a new model introduction, speaks volumes. And let’s not forget the raw number: over 40 Paganis represents more cars than the factory produces in a full year.
The Lamborghini display was equally astonishing for fans of these Italian thoroughbreds. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was, in fact, the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever. Yes, ever. Again, I didn’t count, but the general consensus was around 230 cars. That’s 230 out of the 600 vehicles present that Saturday. Simply mind-boggling. Among them was a Veneno Coupe (one of only three sold to the public; the factory retained a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of ten), a Centenario coupe (one of twenty) and convertible (one of twenty), and a Reventón (one of twenty-one). The last time I saw all these limited-production models, known as Lamborghinis’ “few-offs,” gathered in one place was at the factory’s museum. It was a staggering display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites.
To keep this report to a reasonable length, I’ll omit the dozens of Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the debut of the McLaren Project Endurance race car, all the judged vehicles (including a former Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180 that also won Best of Show in the prewar class here), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. In short, this was one hell of a car show.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Supercar Showcases
Two conversational threads dominated my discussions at the Wynn Vegas Concours. The first was a question that echoes through the automotive industry: “How on earth are they going to top this next year?” I have no clue, but I offer my sincerest wishes of success to the organizers at the Wynn.
The second, and far more intriguing, question came from attendees and OEMs alike: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” It is a valid question. Perhaps we should also offer our best wishes to The Quail.
Let’s consider the economics and logistics of The Quail. Last year, a single ticket cost \$1,300 as a courtesy for past attendees (“legacy ticket holders,” I believe they call them). It was \$1,600 for first-time attendees. While expensive, it costs manufacturers roughly \\$400,000 to have a booth on the display floor for just six hours. The Vegas Concours, in contrast, charges about 1/20th of that. Attendance tickets are \$100 a pop, which averages out to about \\$2 per Veyron on display. I spoke to three different carmakers who openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are now sufficient?
Furthermore, for the attendees, there are no heart-stopping hotel prices (I had a friend who paid \$1,100 a night for a motel near Pebble, with a five-night minimum), no soul-crushing traffic, and no mad scramble for dinner reservations. Las Vegas is literally built to handle massive gatherings with ease.
Is It the Best New Show on Earth?
The evolution of The Quail is a fascinating study in automotive culture. It grew from a casual appetizer for collectors into a global stage for hypercar launches, but as it grew, its ticket prices and exclusivity became exclusionary. It has become a place for legacy collectors and theultra-wealthy, alienating the younger, tech-focused audience it once courted.
The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is directly challenging The Quail’s hegemony by offering something more inclusive, more dynamic, and infinitely more impressive in sheer numbers. The opportunity to see 48 Veyrons, 40 Paganis, and 230 Lamborghinis in one place is an unparalleled experience for the modern automotive enthusiast. When Horacio Pagani chooses your venue to unveil a new seven-figure masterpiece, it signals a fundamental shift in the automotive landscape.
Could the Wynn Las Vegas Concours dethrone The Quail? It already has, at least for those who prioritize the present and future of automotive performance. While The Quail will remain a sanctuary for classic cars, the true supercar superpower is now located in the desert. For the collector or enthusiast seeking the most dramatic display of