I am told by a reasonably reliable source that Ferrari was able to get an additional year exemption for the 430 to Sept. 2009. They were able to do this by selling a special seat for minor passengers after Sept. 2008.

Additionally, I am told that a Ferrari model below the 430 (introductory) is not in the cards. The project was cancelled because of the perceived negative impact on the brand.

If this information is true, I am disappointed. I was looking forward to a new Ferrari late 2008 or early 2009. Who keeps a car for a fricking five years?

Obviously, our European friends will be impacted with this information as well.