When it comes to automotive elegance, few gatherings hold the prestige of The Quail 2026, A Motorsports Gathering. Returning to The Quail Golf Club on Friday, August 14, 2026, this 23rd annual celebration promises an unprecedented blend of motoring history, supercar royalty, and collector-grade craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of Monterey Car Week, The Quail 2026 is a lifestyle event for the connoisseur, the collector, and the enthusiast who understands that horsepower and heritage go hand in hand.
This year’s event introduces four powerhouse featured classes: The 100th Anniversary of Route 66, The Lamborghini Diablo, The Legacy of Japanese GTs, and The Ferrari F40. From America’s Mother Road to Italian and Japanese precision, The Quail 2026 curates an homage to the vehicles that defined eras—and in many cases, rewrote them. Among the expected highlights is the debut of The Bruce Meyer Collection, a brand-new collector series showcasing this legendary enthusiast’s unparalleled portfolio of Le Mans winners, Bonneville rockets, and hot rod royalty. This is The Quail in its most refined and forward-thinking form yet.
The Quail 2026: Honoring Icons from Route 66 to Ferrari F40
Each of the four featured classes at The Quail 2026 brings with it a story worth celebrating. The centennial of Route 66 will spotlight the classic cruisers and chrome-laden machines that once roamed from Chicago to Santa Monica, paying tribute to the golden age of American road trips. It’s a nod to adventure, freedom, and the open road—a reminder of when the journey truly mattered more than the destination.
For those with a taste for performance and prestige, the Lamborghini Diablo class will be unmissable. The Diablo was more than just the first Lambo to top 200 mph—it was the wild poster child of the 1990s, a V12 masterpiece that fused radical style with race-bred tech. Rare editions, bold specifications, and preserved examples will reignite the passion that made it a dream car for a generation.
Meanwhile, the Legacy of Japanese GTs class will be a magnet for fans of precision engineering and tunable power. Think Skyline GT-Rs, Supras, NSXs—machines born from the spirit of innovation and honed on the circuits of Japan. This class underscores the cultural and technical impact of Japanese grand tourers, showcasing their influence on a global automotive stage.
And then there’s the Ferrari F40. It needs no introduction. The final Ferrari to earn Enzo Ferrari’s personal blessing, the F40 remains a visceral, fire-breathing icon of carbon-fiber engineering and raw performance. The Quail 2026 honors this legacy with a dedicated class celebrating its significance not just to Ferrari, but to motorsport history itself.
The Quail 2026: Collector Series, Cuisine, and the Culture of Speed
The Quail 2026 elevates its status further with the introduction of its first-ever collector series. Leading the charge is the incomparable Bruce Meyer, a name synonymous with classic cars, hot rods, and historic racers. His exhibit will reflect decades of taste and tenacity—vehicles that define the word “provenance,” from Le Mans to Bonneville. Meyer’s mantra, “never lift,” is a fitting theme for this curated showcase of automotive ambition.
Of course, The Quail 2026 goes well beyond the vehicles. Attendees will indulge in gourmet international fare from themed culinary pavilions, sip from an array of premium libations, and mingle among VIPs during the iconic Fireside Chat series. Live entertainment and luxury surprises make this garden party unlike anything else in the automotive world.
Eight legacy classes will also return, including the ever-popular Custom Coachwork, Sports and Racing Motorcycles, Post-War Sports Cars, and Evolution of the Supercar. The bar is set high—and rightly so.
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