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The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: A Showdown for the Supercar Crown For decades, the automotive world has revolved around a few prestigious events where the world’s most exclusive cars gather. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance remains the undisputed king, the epitome of classic car excellence. Yet, as the market shifts and new generations of collectors emerge, new challenges to this hierarchy are rising. The Quail, a beloved appetizer to Pebble Beach, has carved out a niche as the premier destination for modern supercars and hypercars. However, a new contender has emerged from the neon desert of Las Vegas, threatening The Quail’s reign. The 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas has taken a giant leap into the big leagues, and it’s poised to become the new epicenter of automotive spectacle. The Evolution of the Supercar Showcase The term “concours d’elegance” typically refers to a show or competition where vehicles and accessories are judged primarily on their aesthetic excellence and condition. Traditionally, these events catered to vintage and classic automobiles, showcasing the rich history of the automobile through meticulously preserved or restored machines. Think of the grandeur of Pebble Beach, where timeless icons of automotive engineering take center stage, judged with a discerning eye for originality, craftsmanship, and history. However, the landscape of automotive passion has evolved significantly. A new breed of enthusiast has emerged, captivated not by the elegance of the past, but by the cutting-edge technology and breathtaking performance of the present. These collectors and fans are obsessed with the latest hypercars, limited-edition supercars, and groundbreaking concepts that push the boundaries of speed, design, and engineering. For this growing demographic, The Quail has long been the go-to event. Located in the picturesque setting of Carmel Valley, The Quail has established itself as the essential preview of what’s new and exciting in the world of high-performance vehicles. It’s where manufacturers choose to debut their most audacious creations, knowing they will be seen by the right audience of discerning collectors and enthusiasts. The death of the Geneva International Motor Show left a gaping hole in the supercar calendar. For years, Geneva was the stage where manufacturers introduced their latest hypercars and most exclusive models. With that platform gone, the automotive industry needed a new venue to showcase these machines. The Quail stepped in to fill this void, becoming the de facto global launchpad for many of the world’s most desirable supercars. Examples abound. The Lamborghini Aventador made its grand debut in Geneva in 2011, followed by the spectacular Veneno in 2013. However, the unveiling of the Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, was an online affair, but The Quail was the first place the world saw the Temerario, the successor to the Huracán, in 2024. The seven-figure Fenomeno also debuted at The Quail in 2025. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but subsequent models like the Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) made their first public appearances at The Quail. Dozens of other vehicles have followed this pattern, solidifying The Quail’s reputation as the ultimate showcase for modern supercars. This status as the supercar epicenter has been secure for some time. But then, on Halloween of 2025, something unexpected happened. I attended the Las Vegas Concours, and I realized that The Quail’s dominance might just be facing a serious challenge. I had attended the 2024 event, and while I had fun, it struck me as a very regional affair. 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, I probably wouldn’t have bothered attending the 2025 event. But I’m so glad I did, because what I saw there was nothing short of astonishing. The Las Vegas Spectacle: A Gathering of Titans The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is not your average car show. Set against the opulent backdrop of the Wynn Las Vegas resort, this event is a celebration of automotive excellence in all its forms. While The Quail focuses primarily on modern supercars, the Las Vegas Concours has managed to assemble an extraordinary collection of vehicles spanning decades of automotive history, with a particular emphasis on hypercars and limited-edition machines. The sheer scale of the Bugatti presence at the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was staggering. Imagine a field filled with 48 Bugatti Veyrons. That’s right, 48 of them. Out of the 450 Veyrons ever built, and the 100 sold in North America, 48 of them converged in Las Vegas. But Bugatti didn’t stop there. They 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 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon, the Chiron’s successor. To display more than 10 percent of all the Bugatti Veyrons ever built in one place is an automotive feat that’s hard to wrap your head around. It was a testament to the organizers’ ability to attract the world’s most exclusive manufacturers. The kids like Paganis, too, 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 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. The Future of Automotive Events: A Shifting Landscape The buzz at the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours was palpable. Attendees, manufacturers, and journalists alike were asking the same question: “How are they going to top this next year?” The organizers at Wynn Las Vegas have set an incredibly high bar, and the pressure is on to deliver an even more spectacular event in the future. It’s a daunting task, but the potential to eclipse their own stunning debut is what makes the automotive world so exciting. But there was another question being whispered in the halls, a more serious one that should give The Quail pause for thought: “Should we even bother doing The Quail next year?” Good question. Perhaps I should say godspeed to The Quail, too. Think about it. A single ticket to The Quail last year cost $1,300. That was considered a “legacy discount” for past attendees. First-time attendees were hit with a $1,600 price tag. Yes, that’s expensive, but manufacturers often pay around $400,000 to put a car on a stand at The Quail. For just six hours of exposure. The Las Vegas Concours charges roughly 1/20th of that price. And if you want to attend, tickets are only $100 a pop. That’s about $