The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: America’s New Supercar Crown Jewel
The world of high-end automotive events has long been dominated by names like Pebble Beach and Goodwood. These marquees represent the pinnacle of concours d’elegance, where automotive history is preserved and celebrated. However, in recent years, a new contender has emerged that threatens to challenge the established hierarchy. The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is rapidly evolving into the premier showcase for modern supercars and hypercars, capturing the attention of manufacturers and collectors alike.
For decades, the title of “best car show” has been hotly debated. Is Pebble Beach still the king of the concours? What about the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, Retromobile, or Audrain? These events draw the world’s elite to celebrate classic automobiles, but for a growing segment of the car community, the focus has shifted to the cutting edge of automotive technology and design. This shift has left a void in the supercar calendar, a gap that The Quail has filled admirably for years.
The Quail, full name The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, has always been the perfect appetizer to the main course of the Pebble Beach Concours. But for those who prioritize the latest and greatest in performance and aesthetics, The Quail has long surpassed the Sunday event. These enthusiasts are not interested in “old cars”; they crave the next generation of supercars and hypercars. The death of the Geneva International Auto Show left a gaping hole in the global automotive calendar, and The Quail has stepped up to fill it.
However, until very recently, it was widely believed that The Quail’s reign was secure. Then came the 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. This event has taken a massive leap forward, transforming from a regional gathering into a global automotive phenomenon.
What Is It?
The Wynn Las Vegas Concours is more than just a car show; it’s a celebration of automotive engineering at its finest. This year’s event featured an unprecedented display of luxury vehicles, including 48 Bugatti Veyrons. To put that into perspective, only 450 Veyrons were built in total, and only 100 were sold in North America. Having 48 of them in one place is a feat in itself.
But the Bugatti spectacle didn’t stop there. Bugatti brought along a white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, along with a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a preview of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will replace the Chiron. Displaying more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever built is a testament to the scale and ambition of this event.
The kids love 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.
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.
The Future of Supercar Showcases
For decades, The Quail has stood as the premier global gathering for supercar aficionados. Its proximity to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance made it the perfect prelude to the main event. However, a fundamental shift has occurred in the automotive landscape, and the landscape of high-end car shows is changing accordingly.
The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas represents the new paradigm of supercar showcases. Its unprecedented display of Bugatti Veyrons, Paganis, and Lamborghinis has set a new standard for what constitutes a world-class automotive event. Moreover, the affordability of the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas makes it accessible to a wider audience, challenging the exclusivity of traditional concours.
For manufacturers, the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas offers a compelling alternative to The Quail. With significantly lower costs, the Vegas event provides a more cost-effective platform to showcase their latest creations to a global audience. And for attendees, the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas offers a more accessible and enjoyable experience, with affordable tickets and easy access to hotels and restaurants.
The future of supercar showcases is here, and it’s happening in Las Vegas. Join us at the next Concours at Wynn Las Vegas and experience the future of automotive excellence firsthand.
What Is a Concours d’Elegance?
A concours d’elegance is a competition where vehicles are judged on their aesthetics, craftsmanship, and technical innovation. Traditionally held for classic cars, these events celebrate the history and evolution of automotive design. However, modern concours have expanded to include supercars and hypercars, reflecting the changing preferences of automotive enthusiasts.
Supercars vs. Hypercars
Supercars are high-performance vehicles with advanced technology and aerodynamic design. They are typically powered by powerful engines and feature cutting-edge engineering.
Hypercars are a new breed of high-performance vehicles that push the boundaries of automotive technology. These cars feature hybrid or electric powertrains, advanced aerodynamics, and lightweight materials.
The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas: America’s New Supercar Crown Jewel
The world of high-end automotive events has long been dominated by names like Pebble Beach and Goodwood. These marquees represent the pinnacle of concours d’elegance, where automotive history is preserved and celebrated. However, in recent years, a new contender has emerged that threatens to challenge the established hierarchy. The Concours at Wynn Las Vegas is rapidly evolving into the premier showcase for modern supercars and hypercars, capturing the attention of manufacturers and collectors alike.
For decades, the title of “best car show” has been hotly debated. Is Pebble Beach still the king of the concours? What about the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, Amelia Island, Moda Miami, Retromobile, or Audrain? These events draw the world’s elite to celebrate classic automobiles, but for a growing segment of the car community, the focus has shifted to the cutting edge of automotive technology and design. This shift has left a void in the supercar calendar, a gap that The Quail has filled admirably for years.
The Quail, full name The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, has always been the perfect appetizer to the main course of the Pebble Beach Concours. But for those who prioritize the latest and greatest in performance and aesthetics, The Quail has long surpassed the Sunday event. These enthusiasts are not interested in “old cars”; they crave the next generation of supercars and hypercars. The death of the Geneva International Auto Show left a gaping hole in the global automotive calendar, and The Quail has stepped up to fill it.
However, until very recently, it was widely believed that The Quail’s reign was secure. Then came the 2025 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. This event has taken a massive leap forward, transforming from a regional gathering into a global automotive phenomenon.
What Is It?
The Wynn Las Vegas Concours is more than just a car show; it’s a celebration of automotive engineering at its finest. This year’s event featured an unprecedented display of luxury vehicles, including 48 Bugatti Veyrons. To put that into perspective, only 450 Veyrons were built in total, and only 100 were sold in North America. Having 48 of them in one place is a feat in itself.
But the Bugatti spectacle didn’t stop there. Bugatti brought along a white Vitesse Super Sport to celebrate the Veyron’s 20th anniversary, along with a Bolide, Centodieci, Chiron Super Sport, Divo, Mistral, and a preview of the upcoming Tourbillon, the 18-cylinder hybrid that will replace the Chiron. Displaying more than 10% of all Bugatti Veyrons ever built is a testament to the scale and ambition of this event.
