74 dealers, 50 ready for January 2008 launch

Kicking tires reports that 74 dealers have already signed on. 50 will be ready for the January 2008 launch.

Most of the dealers will be in the coastal metropolises like San Francisco, LA, Miami. However, they will also show up in unlikely places like Louisville KY.

Just how accessible will 74 dealerships make the ForTwo? Compare it to a few other boutique brands: As of last May, Mini had 81 dealerships, Hummer had 173 and Land Rover had 174, according to Automotive News.