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Sunday, May 8, 2011

My Ride: Memphian John Smith 'certifably Car Crazy'

Memphian John Smith describes himself as "certifiably car crazy." He's obsessed with them.An entire wall in his home is devoted to 1/18 scale collectable diecast models -- Chevys, Corvettes, Ferraris, and more. It's a hobby that began when he was a kid. "It's the kinds of cars kids would play with. But not with me, I collect them," Smith explains. One of his most precious (plastic) collectable models is a 1955 Thunderbird that his dad give him when he was young.As for his real-life obsession -- it's his daily rider, a 2007 Monte Carlo Super Sport car (the last year for the Monte Carlo) with a small block V8 engine, black on black interior, automatic --

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