<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>  
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ALLIED HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE
30, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               JUN-30-1998
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