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Allan Smith 1951-2019

LLAN Smith (Aka Smithy or Buddha) born January 25th 1951 had hot rodding in his veins. Growing up in Otahuhu Allan would, after school, attend work at a local garage which was owned by hot rodders and he always dreamed of owning one himself. In 1967 at the age of 16, he bought his first car, a 1939 Chevy Coupe in Taumarunui. Allan with his wife Sharron would

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