The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Announces 2025 Featured Classes
Icons of Formula One take center stage with the Ferrari F50 anniversary class & legendary Shelby Mustangs…
High-end event The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering returns for its 22nd year on Aug. 15 to The Quail Golf Club in Carmel, California, to celebrate some of the most significant brands and vehicles in automotive history.
A standout of Monterey Car Week, the annual event will feature exclusive vehicle debuts, an expansive display of over 200 vehicles and a diverse selection of cuisine and entertainment.
Four featured classes will include the 30th anniversary of the Ferrari F50, the 60th anniversary of the Shelby Mustang GT350, the 60th anniversary of the Iso Grifo and Liveries of F1.
“Over the past two decades, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering has evolved into one of the most anticipated motorsports events and is truly a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Courtney Ferrante, director of The Quail, Peninsula Signature Events. “It’s an opportunity to celebrate the best of motoring, see unveilings from the world’s most respected car brands and a place to enjoy global cuisine with like-minded friends.”
A sea of Ferrari Red will take over The Quail in honor of one of the most iconic supercars ever created. The Ferrari F50, which was unveiled in 1995 to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary, was designed to replicate the experience of driving a F1 race car, incorporating a V-12 engine for maximum power and minimal driver aids. With only 349 examples produced, this class will showcase one of Ferrari’s rarest and most eye-catching designs.
Meanwhile, the 60th anniversary of the Shelby Mustang GT350 class will host some of the finest examples of classic American horsepower. Born from Ford’s challenge to Carroll Shelby to modify the Mustang, the Shelby GT350 is a high-performance, special-edition Mustang that holds a special place in car culture and helped shape the muscle car industry.
Highlighting the unique combination of classic Italian styling paired with rumbling American V-8 engines, the 60th Anniversary of the Iso Grifo class will feature dozens of the limited grand tourer. Intended to compete with similar models from Ferrari and Maserati, it is renowned among collectors for its sleek design and cutting-edge technology.
Finally, race fans can enjoy the Liveries of F1 class, which will feature some of the most memorable and eye-catching cars and liveries in F1 history, from a variety of eras.
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will also feature eight returning traditional classes: Custom Coach Work, Pre-War Sports and Racing Cars, Post-War Sports Cars 1945-1960, Post-War Sports Cars 1961-1975, Post-War Racing Cars, Sports and Racing Motorcycles, the Evolution of the Supercar and the Great Ferraris.
