The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: The New King of Supercar Exhibitions
The term “concours d’elegance” traditionally refers to a showcase or competition of vehicles and accessories, where entries are judged primarily on their appearance and presentation. For those deeply involved in the world of exotic automobiles, the question of which event reigns supreme inevitably arises. Is the Goodwood Festival of Speed superior to Pebble Beach? What about the Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, or Retromobile? In the United States, the Audrain is also gaining traction.
Wherever the elite and sophisticated converge to admire automotive masterpieces, the same inquiry is posed: is Pebble Beach still the definitive authority? The undeniable truth is that Pebble Beach remains the reigning monarch of the concours. However, a formidable contender for the throne has emerged. The Quail, despite its long-standing reputation as the perfect prelude to the main event on Sunday at Pebble, is facing stiff competition from the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
Why The Quail Has Faced Competition
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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: The New King of Supercar Exhibitions
The term “concours d’elegance” traditionally refers to a showcase or competition of vehicles and accessories, where entries are judged primarily on their appearance and presentation. For those deeply involved in the world of exotic automobiles, the question of which event reigns supreme inevitably arises. Is the Goodwood Festival of Speed superior to Pebble Beach? What about the Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, or Retromobile? In the United States, the Audrain is also gaining traction.
Wherever the elite and sophisticated converge to admire automotive masterpieces, the same inquiry is posed: is Pebble Beach still the definitive authority? The undeniable truth is that Pebble Beach remains the reigning monarch of the concours. However, a formidable contender for the throne has emerged. The Quail, despite its long-standing reputation as the perfect prelude to the main event on Sunday at Pebble, is facing stiff competition from the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas.
Why The Quail Has Faced Competition
The Quail has historically served as a stellar opening act for the Pebble Concours. In fact, a growing segment of the automotive community has long considered The Quail to be superior to Pebble’s Sunday showcase. This demographic typically consists of enthusiasts of late-model and brand-new supercars and hypercars. I have encountered countless automotive friends who make the trek to Car Week but depart on Sunday morning, expressing no interest in \”a bunch of old cars.\” Furthermore, the demise of the Geneva International Auto Show left a significant void in the supercar calendar, a gap that The Quail has skillfully filled.
Several compelling examples illustrate this shift. The Lamborghini Aventador debuted at Geneva in 2011, and the exclusive Veneno was unveiled in 2013. The Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, made its official public debut online; however, the Temerario (the Huracán’s replacement) was first shown to the world at The Quail in 2024. The same is true for the seven-figure Fenomeno, which debuted at the 2025 Quail. In 2016, Bugatti unveiled the Chiron at Geneva; however, the Bugatti Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both first displayed at The Quail. Dozens of other vehicles share this distinction. In essence, The Quail has evolved into the premier venue for these exceptional machines.
The Revolution: Las Vegas Steps into the Limelight
Until this past Halloween, I believed The Quail’s standing in the global automotive landscape was secure. Then I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours, now officially known as the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, and I am no longer certain. I should preface this by explaining that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours, and while I enjoyed myself, it struck me as provincial. There were some impressive cars, but they were the usual suspects. In fact, if it weren’t for a project I was collaborating on with Czinger (which invited me as its guest), I probably wouldn’t have bothered going this year. But I am incredibly glad I did.
What Exactly is the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas?
The Wynn hosted an astonishing 48 Bugatti Veyrons this year. That is correct—48 out of the 450 total Veyrons built and 100 sold in North America were present in Vegas. To be precise, there were 49, as Bugatti also brought a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary. They also featured a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the forthcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid set to replace the Chiron. Displaying over ten percent of all Bugatti Veyrons ever produced in one location has left me astounded.
Pagani Takes Center Stage
For enthusiasts of Paganis, the event was equally spectacular. The 2025 Wynn Las Vegas Concours hosted the largest Pagani gathering ever assembled in North America. While I did not count the exact number, the consensus suggested over 40 cars. These included several Zondas, notably a Zonda Revolution (one of five), dozens of Huayras, a selection of Utopias, and—alarmingly for The Quail—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster. Pagani plans to produce only 10 of these, priced at $7 million each before taxes and tariffs. The mint-green model on display, previously hidden under covers, belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook. Even if these carbon-titanium extroverts are not your preferred style, the fact that the 2025 Las Vegas Concours hosted the largest Pagani gathering ever in North America, and that Horatio Pagani, who was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to automotive design, chose this venue to introduce a new car, is highly significant. But let’s get back to the more than 40 Paganis. This number exceeds the total number of cars the factory produces in an entire year.
Lamborghini: A Spectacle of Italian Engineering
The Lamborghini display was equally breathtaking for those who appreciate such vehicles. The 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours marked the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever assembled. Again, I didn’t get an official count, but estimates put the number at around 230 out of the 600 cars present on that Saturday. This is simply astounding. Of those 230 vehicles, attendees saw a Veneno Coupe (one of only three publicly sold; the factory retains a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of ten), 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 one place was at the factory museum. It was a staggering showcase of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites.
A Glimpse of What’s to Come
In the interest of brevity, I have omitted mentions of the many Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the debut of the McLaren Project Endurance race car, and all the vehicles that were actually judged. Among the judged cars was a former and insane Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180, which also won prewar best of show at this event. The HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1 were also present. Yes, that is one heck of a car show.
The Future: What Could Possibly Come Next?
Two central themes dominated conversations with fellow attendees at the Wynn Vegas Concours. The primary question was, \”How on earth will they top this next year?\” I have no idea, but I wish the Wynn the best of luck. The second, and frankly far more intriguing, query came from the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs): \”Should we even bother with The Quail next year?\” That is a valid question. Perhaps I should also wish The Quail luck.
Why The Quail is Losing Its Edge
You may not know that a single ticket to The Quail cost $1,300 last year. That was a discounted rate for \”legacy ticket holders.\” First-time attendees paid $1,600. While that sounds expensive, it costs OEMs approximately $400,000 to display a car at The Quail for six hours. The Vegas Concours charges about one-twentieth of that amount. And if you want to attend, tickets cost $100 each—about $2 per Veyron. I spoke with three different car manufacturers who openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. They mused that perhaps Las Vegas and Moda Miami are sufficient. Moreover, attendees will not face heart-attack-inducing hotel prices (I spoke to a friend who stayed at a motel near Pebble that was $1,100 per night, with a five-night minimum), nor will they be stuck in soul-crushing traffic running between events. Additionally, making dinner reservations is simple because Las Vegas is designed to accommodate large gatherings.
A New Contender
The above might sound exaggerated, but only 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 add it to yours as well.
If you are passionate about automobiles and interested in the future of automotive events, you won’t want to miss the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Explore the schedule and plan your visit to experience the next level of supercar exhibitions!