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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A New Monarch in the Hypercar Kingdom For decades, the term “Concours d’Elegance” has evoked a specific image: impeccably restored vintage automobiles, polished to a mirror finish, being judged on the pristine lawns of prestigious estates. The classics were the stars, the rarified air was thick with hushed admiration, and the atmosphere was steeped in automotive history and refined taste. Yet, the very definition of what makes a world-class car show is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by a new generation of enthusiasts who value cutting-edge technology, raw power, and forward-looking design over restored nostalgia. In the rarefied ecosystem of elite automotive gatherings, a fierce, yet unspoken, competition for supremacy is underway. The benchmark remains the legendary Monterey Car Week, centered around the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. For many, Pebble is the ultimate test, the summit where the world’s most significant vehicles—spanning every era and every automotive discipline—gather to receive the ultimate accolade. However, the traditional hierarchy is being challenged, with newcomers like The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering proving their worth as critical incubators for automotive innovation. Indeed, the world’s most affluent collectors, designers, and engineers consistently debate the pecking order of these exclusive events. Which event truly holds the crown? Is it the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with its pulsating motorsport energy? Or perhaps the nostalgic charm of the Goodwood Revival? What about the elegant sophistication of Amelia Island, the vibrant spectacle of Moda Miami, or the historic gravitas of Retromobile? Each has its own distinct appeal, but none command the undivided attention of the modern supercar elite quite like The Quail. For a growing segment of the automotive world, The Quail has evolved beyond being mere “appetizer” to the main course at Pebble Beach. These enthusiasts are obsessed with the latest hypercars and cutting-edge electric sports cars. I’ve lost count of how many friends make the pilgrimage to Car Week but skip Sunday’s main concours, citing a lack of interest in “a bunch of old cars.” Furthermore, the tragic demise of the Geneva International Auto Show left a gaping void in the hypercar calendar. The Quail has stepped in to fill this void, becoming the primary stage for manufacturers to unveil their most ambitious and expensive creations. Witness the Bugatti Bolide, a track-only behemoth boasting over 1,600 horsepower, making its official debut at The Quail in 2023, months before its track debut. Consider the McLaren 750S, the successor to the legendary 720S, which made its global premiere in Las Vegas. Even the venerable Lamborghini Aventador—a car that once premiered at the Geneva Motor Show—found its most significant modern reveal at The Quail with the Aventador SVJ Roadster. But while The Quail has enjoyed its tenure as the world’s premier stage for these modern marvels, a new contender has emerged, one that is rapidly challenging the status quo. Until recently, I believed The Quail’s dominance was unassailable. That changed after I attended the 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas on Halloween night. I had attended the previous year’s event, which was enjoyable but felt somewhat regional and provincial. There were some impressive cars, but it felt like the same old suspects. If not for a project I was working on with Czinger (who graciously invited me as their guest), I might not have gone this year. But I am profoundly grateful that I did. The Spectacle of the Wynn To grasp the significance of the 2025 Las Vegas Concours, one must first understand the sheer scale of the undertaking. The Wynn had 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn. Forty-eight. That’s an astronomical number. Of the 450 total Veyrons ever built, and the 100 sold in North America, nearly half were gathered in Las Vegas. To be precise, there were 49—Bugatti also brought a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Veyron, along with a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a prototype of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid poised to succeed the Chiron. Displaying more than 10 percent of all Veyrons ever built in one place left my head spinning. The kids like Paganis, too, yeah? 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 five), dozens of Huayras, a bunch of Utopias, and—worryingly for The Quail—the debut of the Huayra Codalunga Speedster Pagani plans to make 10 of at a price of $7,000,000 each before tax and tariffs, if you’re interested. (The minty green one that was in Vegas under the covers belongs to Apple’s Tim Cook.) Even if these carbo-titanium extroverts aren’t your thing, the fact that not only was the 2025 Las Vegas Concours the largest Pagani gathering ever to happen in North America, but also that Horatio Pagani (who was honored onstage by emcee Justin Bell for his contributions to car design) and his team chose to introduce a car there says something. More on that in a bit. Back to more than 40 Paganis: That’s a larger number of cars than the factory produces in a year. The Lamborghini section was just as mind-blowing if you’re into these sorts of vehicles. First off, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was the largest gathering of Lambos ever. Yes, ever. Again, I didn’t count, but the number being bandied was about 230. That’s 230 of the 600 cars present that Saturday. Simply mind-blowing. Of those 230, there was a Veneno Coupe (one of three ever sold to the public; the factory kept a fourth one), a Sesto Elemento (one of 10), a Centenario coupe (one of 20) and convertible (one of 20), and a Reventón (one of 21). The last time I saw all those “few-offs” (as Lamborghini now calls them) together in the same place was at the factory’s museum. It was a flabbergasting display of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal/composites. In an attempt at brevity , I’m leaving out 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 won prewar best of show here, too), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. Yeah, that’s one hell of a car show. What Could Possibly Be Next? Two threads of conversation kept coming my way when I stopped and chatted with fellow Wynn Vegas Concours attendees. The big question: “How the hell are they going to top this next year?” No clue, but godspeed to the Wynn. The other and frankly far more intriguing query kept coming from the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” Good question. Perhaps I should say godspeed to The Quail, too. Things you may not know about The Quail: A single ticket cost $1,300 last year. That’s $1,300 as a courtesy if you’ve attended in the past (“legacy ticket holders,” I think they call ’em). It was $1,600 for first-time attendees. Yes, that’s expensive, but it costs OEMs about $400,000 to put a car on a show stand there. For six hours. The Vegas Concours charges about 1/20 of that. And if you want to attend, tickets are $100 a pop. That’s about $2 per Veyron. I spoke to three different carmakers that openly questioned the need to ever attend The Quail again. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are enough? Moreover, for attendees, you won’t be paying heart-attack-inducing prices for hotels (a friend stayed at a motel near Pebble that was $1,100 a night, five-night minimum), nor running around from event to event in soul-crushing traffic. Also, making dinner reservations is easy because Las Vegas is literally built for big gatherings. The above might sound far-fetched, but just a few years ago Geneva was the center of the supercar world. I can’t predict the future, but I can assure you the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is now on my must-attend list. You should stick it on yours, too.