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The Concours at Wynn: A New Standard in Automotive Excellence The term “concours d’elegance” traditionally signifies a show or contest where vehicles and accessories are judged primarily on their aesthetic brilliance and presentation. For many enthusiasts in the high-end automotive scene, the question inevitably arises: which show surpasses Pebble Beach? For most, this typically refers to the sprawling Monterey Car Week, a convergence of events culminating on Sunday with the premier concours d’elegance. Yet, the comparison persists: is the Goodwood Festival of Speed superior? What about the Goodwood Revival? Amelia Island? Moda Miami? Retromobile? Or The Audrain? Indeed, wherever the elite and fashionable gather to appreciate rare automobiles, the question of Pebble Beach’s supremacy is often raised. While Pebble Beach remains the undisputed champion of the concours, its heir apparent—The Quail—may soon face stiff competition from a new entrant: The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Why The Quail? The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering has always served as an exquisite prelude to the main event, the Sunday Pebble Concours. In fact, for a growing contingent of the automotive world, The Quail has long surpassed Pebble’s Sunday proceedings. These enthusiasts are often drawn to late-model and brand-new supercars and hypercars. I have lost count of the car friends who endure the grueling drive to Car Week only to depart on Sunday morning, uninterested in “a bunch of old cars.” Furthermore, the demise of the Geneva International Auto Show left a significant void in the supercar calendar, a void that The Quail has filled exceptionally well. Allow me to provide a few examples. The Lamborghini Aventador debuted in Geneva in 2011, followed by the high-profile Veneno in 2013. The Aventador’s successor, the Revuelto, was unveiled online, but the Temerario (the Huracán’s replacement) made its official public debut at The Quail in 2024. The same holds true for the seven-figure Fenomeno, which premiered at the 2025 Quail. Bugatti unveiled the Chiron in Geneva in 2016, but the Bugatti Divo (2018) and Mistral (2022) were both first shown to the world at The Quail. This trend extends to dozens of other vehicles. In essence, The Quail has become the premier showcase for these types of machines. Until last Halloween, I believed The Quail’s standing in the global automotive landscape was secure. Then I attended the 2025 Las Vegas Concours (officially known as Concours at Wynn Las Vegas), and now I am not so certain. I should clarify that I also attended the 2024 Vegas Concours. While enjoyable, it felt provincial. There were some impressive cars, but they were largely the usual suspects. In fact, if not for a project I was collaborating on with Czinger, I likely would not have attended this year. However, I am immensely glad that I did. What Is It? The Wynn featured 48 Bugatti Veyrons on the lawn this year. You read that correctly. Of the 450 Veyrons produced and the 100 sold in North America, 48 were displayed in Las Vegas. Well, 49, as Bugatti also presented a stunning white Vitesse Super Sport to commemorate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, alongside a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a model of the upcoming 18-cylinder hybrid Tourbillon set to replace the Chiron. Simply displaying more than 10 percent of all Bugatti Veyrons ever built in one location is astonishing. The Lamborghini Presence The Lamborghini display was equally spectacular for those fond of these high-performance machines. First, the 2025 Wynn Vegas Concours hosted the largest gathering of Lamborghinis ever assembled. Yes, ever. I did not count, but the estimates were around 230 vehicles, representing roughly 600 of the total cars present that Saturday. This is simply mind-blowing. Among these 230 cars were a Veneno Coupe (one of only three sold to the public, with the factory retaining a fourth), a Sesto Elemento (one of ten), a Centenario Coupe and Convertible (each one of twenty), and a Reventón (one of twenty-one). The last time I witnessed all these rare “few-offs” (as Lamborghini refers to them) together in one place was at the factory museum. It was a stunning showcase of precious, high-horsepower Italian metal and composites. Unprecedented Manufacturer Support In the interest of brevity, I am omitting details about the Koenigseggs, the Gumpert Apollo, the Czingers, the Nilu, the McLaren Project Endurance race car debut, the actual judged cars (including a previous and incredible Pebble Beach Concours-winning 1929 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Barker Tourer 26/120/180 which also won prewar best of show here), the HWA EVO, a Mercedes-AMG One, two Oldsmobile Aerotechs, and a McLaren F1. That alone constitutes a world-class car show. Looking Ahead Two recurring themes dominated conversations among the attendees at the Wynn Vegas Concours. The primary question: “How on earth are they going to top this next year?” I have no idea, but best of luck to the Wynn. The second, and frankly far more compelling, query came from the OEM carmakers: “Should we even bother attending The Quail next year?” A valid question. Perhaps, they mused, Las Vegas and Moda Miami are sufficient? Furthermore, attendees will not face exorbitant hotel prices (a friend stayed at a motel near Pebble that cost $1,100 per night for a five-night minimum), nor will they endure the soul-crushing traffic of navigating from event to event. Additionally, securing dinner reservations is easy because Las Vegas is fundamentally designed to host large gatherings. While the above might seem far-fetched, Geneva was the epicenter of the supercar world just a few years ago. I cannot predict the future, but I can assure you that the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is now a must-attend event. I highly recommend adding it to your schedule.