Taz -Someone told me one time that Ferrari would not sell a V12 car to someone who had not owned a V12. Was this ever true or just some Farrari mistique which was created?
No, only the special edition cars like the TdF, TRS, 599SA, etc. have such cachet. Nearly all other V12 cars you can walk in and order with relatively short wait, and they usually have 1-2 units on the floor you could drive home immediately.
When a new model comes out, there is generally a waiting list. As the model ages, that wait, if any, shortens up considerably. Your local dealer should be able to quote that time to you. At the end of production, no wait.