Ferrari’s finest

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Forty years from the launch of Ferrari’s iconic first-ever mid-rear engined V8 Berlinetta, the 308, the stunning Ferrari 488 GTB sets a new benchmark for the sports car sector and has established a pre-launch sales record for Ferrari in Australia. The Ferrari Brisbane dealership currently leads the nation in terms of client orders per capita of population. A number of other Ferrari vehicles including the spectacular California T and F12, as well as a valuable selection of classic Ferraris including a valuable 1970 Ferrari 246 GT Dino, a $2.5 million F40, and an F1 replica, were also on display on the night of the launch. About 250 select VIP guests, including Ferrari Australasia CEO Herbert Appleroth, Ferrari Brisbane managing director Martin Roller and MC Richard Champion sipped Veuve Clicquot champagne and listened to live music from The Sarah Collyer Band as they joined the celebrations.