<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST FOR THE
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> VENTURE HOLDINGS TRUST
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