A 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Ghia took Post-War Best of Show at the fifth annual Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. Sold out and packed with 385 collector cars, the weekend tested every judge on the field.
Ferrari 375 MM Claims Post-War Crown
Thomas Peck’s car first topped the Ferrari 1952-1973 class before the judges handed it overall honours. Ghia’s coachwork is a rare, sculpted piece of 1950s grand touring, and it looks even sharper in person. Visit the official Ferrari site to trace the marque’s racing heritage.
On the pre-war side, the Nethercutt Collection’s Hispano-Suiza won Pre-War European 1925-1939 before its overall triumph. Its V12 delivers the kind of mechanical symphony that modern machines struggle to replicate. Meanwhile, the car’s proportions remind judges why coachbuilt cars still command reverence.
Ferrari’s brand value climbs to new heights, and Las Vegas proved why. Collectors are buying history, not just horsepower. On paper, these cars are rare. In reality, they are rolling proof of engineering purity.
Judging Tightens Its Grip in Vegas
Co-chief judge Chris Kramer confirmed the M100 judging format now extends to supercars, hypercars and restomods. Cars will also be judged in motion in future editions. That is a bold move, and it demands real chassis composure from every entrant.
“What makes Las Vegas so special is Wynn’s ability to try things that haven’t been possible at a concours before,” Kramer said. Still, the bar keeps rising with every year’s entry list.
Records, Reveals and a $92.8m Sale
Broad Arrow’s Las Vegas auction sold 84 lots for $92.8m at a 76 percent sell-through rate. A 1997 Ferrari F50 led eleven world-record prices with $18.7m. Pagani, Aston Martin and McLaren also used the weekend for major unveilings.
Ultimately, the 2027 edition arrives October 29-31, and expectations are already high. Auto News Magazine will be watching every corner.
Marcus Vance
Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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