The 3rd annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas ran November 1-3 and turned the Wynn Golf Club into an outdoor art gallery for some of the most beautiful cars in the world.
With Richard Mille as the official timepiece, car people came to Sin City to see 275 cars, each in one of the five categories: Concours d’Elegance, Speed, Culture, Innovation, Ultra-Luxury and Coach Built. Here’s a look at the top cars and some of the “Best of Show” winners.
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The crown jewels: Best of show winners
2023 had two Best of Show winners—one pre-war and one post-war.
- Best of Show Pre-War: A 1931 Duesenberg Model J Taper Tail Speedster took this honor, presented by the General William Lyon family from California. This stunning Duesenberg has a “Taper Tail” body with pontoon fenders, no exterior door handles and a single-person rumble seat. The car was originally designed for Walter Varney, a San Francisco aviator who was a pioneer in commercial air travel.
- Best of Show Post-War: The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta took this honor, presented by David MacNeil of Florida. This iconic Ferrari was originally built for French racing driver Pierre Dumay and has a race history that includes a 2nd place finish in the 1963 24 Hours of Le Mans. Freshly restored in 2022, this Ferrari is luxury and racing history personified.
Best in class winners
American classics to European legends, the Best in Class awards featured some amazing cars with great designs and stories. Here are a few:
- Class A – American Pre-War (Art Deco): 1931 Duesenberg Model J Taper Tail Speedster
- Class B – American Post-War (Rat Pack): 1957 Ford Thunderbird from the Coit Collection, because everything about it is 50s cool.
- Class C – British Automobiles (Union Jack): 1937 Railton Special Limousine, owned by Chris and Laura Maloney, because British cars are elegant.
- Class D – German (Autobahn): 1973 Porsche 930 Turbo Prototype, because Germany is all about engineering.
- Class E – Italian Automobiles (La Bella Macchina): The 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO—because MacNeil has two of them.
- Class F – European (Euro)
Specialty and Exhibition Vehicles
Some cars stood out for more specific reasons, from Vegas to movie magic:
- Mustang 60th: 1967 Ford Shelby Mustang (Craig Jackson) – an American classic.
- “Secret Agent” 60th: 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (The Kaminkow Family) – the spy car from the Bond films.
- Resto Mod: 1936 Packard Mulholland Speedster (Bruce Wanta) – vintage style meets modern power.
- Dream Machine: 1989 Lamborghini Countach (Muybenno) – the ultimate 80s excess car.
- Louis XIII: 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Barchetta (Jon Shirley) – for Ferrari’s racing heritage.
Helene awards for industry icons
Along with the cars, the event also honoured industry leaders and pioneers with Helene Awards:
- Lifetime: Sam Schmidt for his racing career and for overcoming paralysis to promote driving accessibility.
- Innovator: Beau Boeckmann for his work in pushing the limits of car design.
- Spirit of Philanthropy: Renee Brinkerhoff for using her racing platform to make a difference globally.
Mark your calendars: Concours at Wynn Las Vegas 2025
If you missed it this year, the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas will return in 2025, Oct. 31 – Nov. 2. More cars, more icons, more of everything for the high-performance and classic car enthusiast.
So, if you want luxury, history and speed, you know where to find it. The countdown has begun!
