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American Hot Rod Legend Boyd Coddington has died aged 63

By: Peter Chubb | February 28, 2008 | 39 Comments

American Hot Rod Legend Boyd Coddington has died aged 63

We have sadly learned that the American Hot Rod legend Boyd Coddington has died, at the age of just 63. Many Hot Rod enthusiasts will know him for bringing the hot-rod culture to so many Americans; however most will remember the man for his TV show American Hot Rod.

Coddington became ill in January after suffering a fall at home, where he was taking to hospital to recover. It is still not known what the cause of his death was, but we hope to be able to update you as soon as we know.

We wish to send our sympathies to Boyd Coddington’s wife Jo, his three sons Boyd Jr., Chris and Greg.

Source
– Auto Week

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  • http://rosedaledodgehyundai.com Pete Gaustad

    “LONG LIVE THE CUSTOM HOT ROD” ! ! ! ! ! !

    we’ll miss you SIR !

  • Linda Cartwright

    God Bless you Boyd, your family and your working crew. You will be missed.

  • kevin melton

    so sorry for your loss.may god bless your family in this time of sorrow.his legacy will live on.

  • http://Dollyid4@aol.com Richard & Dolly Day

    We will miss you so much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your beautiful family.

  • http://www.eddyandson.com Eddy & Virginia

    Our thoughts and prayers to your Family !!

    From all of us at:

    Eddy & Son Upholstery
    Bellflower, Ca.

  • http://brian@thinkape.com Brian&Family

    Thank You for all the Memories at Texas Motor Speedway Over the years.Our Thoughts and Prayers will be with your Family.Your Show was better than the rest

    Brian
    FortWorth Tx.

  • eddie and kelly

    he will be missed,the car world will never be the same,very sad day in history

    Are thoughts and prayers to your family!!!

    EDDIE AND KELLY K.
    CLOVIS CA,

  • Ralph Carlaw

    You will be missed!!

    All your friends
    from Kelowna B.C.

  • Manny M

    Man! I am very very sorry that he pass and so young My condolences to the Family and friends of his. I will miss you man!
    God Bless you and your family
    Manny and avid hotrod fan .

  • bill mast

    sorry to hear of the loss hotrods 4 ever

  • Mark

    You will be missed in the HOTROD world,
    because of you our old cars and trucks get better everyday.

    We’ll miss you man.

    Mark J.
    Decatur Al.

  • Bill Gomez

    Who’s Boyd Coddington?

  • doug

    a major loss to the custom car world

  • http://nhaskin@yahoo.com nena haskin

    I am so surprise I worked with you and your crew,
    you will be truly missed.

  • THE WHITE’S

    SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DONE FOR US. SAD DAY BAYSTATE CUSTOM CARTS BOSTON,MASS

  • Brad

    I’m so sorry to here that Boyd has past on. All the best to Jo, Boyd Jr, Chris and Greg. And all of Boyd crew. Maple, On. Canada. Will morn the passing of the master, Boyd Coddington. You will be missed, from all of the hot rodders, from all over the world.

    R.I.P
    Boyd Coddington.

  • http://www.georgiancopy.com Ali Esmailji

    REST IN PEACE BOYD! YOU WILL BE MISSED.

  • TOM

    WE ARE SO SAD TO SEE SUCH A LEGEND WHO HAS INSPIRED SO MANY HOT ROD LOVERS AND BUILDERS IF GOD NEEDS A HOT ROD HE HAS THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB

  • Eric B.

    A great loss to the industry, though the legend lives on.

  • Ed Newman

    Thanks Boyd for the legacy, in custom hot rods!
    Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
    God Bless.
    Thanks from us at classic tech restoration
    fayetteville,GA.

    Ed and Michelle Newman

  • German (from Sweden)

    Elvis has left the building!
    Nothing will be the same after this!

  • john bivins

    boyd, you are the greatest! i can see you sliding sideway up to st. peter saying man what a hell of a ride. god bless you and your family.

  • Ryan

    i just found out about the “hot rod king’s” death man i cant believe it….may he rest in peace =(!!

  • james young & family

    boyd your show got my young son into loving the old cars he is only 12 and we loved seeing you bring a car back to life and more.you will be missed by all of us.may st.peters open the gates of heaven and let you in rest in peace

    with love and respect james young and family ride on

  • BRIAN SPERRY

    Custom cars lost a legend! All my thoughts and prayers to jo and his son’s. R.I.P BOYD!

  • WAYNE DUNBAR

    PEOPLE IN THE CAR WORLD LOST A GREAT FRIEND AND SUPPORTER.
    MAY YOU BE IN HOT ROD HEAVEN BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOUR GONE

  • http://msnhotmail.com Frank Stranieri

    My heart goes out to Boyds family.I have been a great fan of Boyd Coddington. I also never missed a show of his. Boyd has left us but his memory will live on. He will still be looking down from heaven admiring the love and passion he had for automobiles.
    Rest in peace Boyd. We’ll miss you.
    Sincerely, Frank.

  • http://www.bobbyred.com BobbyRed

    we will miss you so much,and our hearts goes out to My.boyds family, but we know that we will see him again in heaven.

  • Peter Ausralia

    I met Boyd in October 2007, he was a pleasent & kind man, he went out of his way to show my mate and I around his Hot Rod shop,His Cell Phone didn’t stop ringing the hole time we were there but he still to time out to show 4 greatful Aussies around.
    My deepest Simpathy goes out to his close & extended Family,Friends & co workers RIP sir, RIP

  • Istvan Farkas

    Sorry for your lost.The king will be truly missed!Steve from Hungary.

  • guerin noel

    I’m very very sad, god bless you mr hotroad

    noel from France

  • http://product-reviews.net Nick Steele

    He was a legend and changed the hot rod world,he will be sorely missed,my thoughts go out to his family.
    R.I.P Boyd you will never be forgotten!!

  • George Egan

    Boyd Coddington greatest hot rod designer-builder to date,loyal family man,helper to needy.Driven Deuces car club of NJ & this hot rod fan for 56 years are sorry for loss of Boyd.We pray he put God first in his life & is with Him in heaven.May God our Father in heavencomfort Coddington family,crew & friends around the world as they have cmforted others 2 Cointhians 1 (on web laicc.net)I was priveleged to spend time with Boyd,his family & crew at service for Roy Schmidt in 2005 & found Boyd to be a respectful,caring family man. I am sorry for loss of Boyd. George Egan New Jersey

  • barrie eldredge

    thanks boyd from all us old hotroders. you will so missed. will look for you in hotrod heaven when i get there,,,,, thanks again

  • Sakin

    Oh no.. this is so sad! :(

    I just only found out he passed away NOW! Why doesnt TV show more of these legends? If we lost a stupid singer or some foolish politician it will be on the news for months. He was such a legend. RIP to him and wish his soul to rest in heaven till eternity. I hope his family hangs in there strong and happy for him that now he rests in heaven looking over them.

    I found love for hotrods because of Boyd and his show. I thank him for sharing such great talent and experience throught the screen.

    Love and respect from Australia!

  • Angelo from Cologne (Germany)

    what else can i say…i was shocked as i turn on my tv for the daily rate “american hot rod” with boyd coddington and read the lines on the screen that he´s gone.
    thanks for all the nice hours behind the screen and everything best for you whereever you are…and boyd…your pink is much more pink as the red from duane!
    now you know what elvis say about the car you build.
    this at last:

    boyd is only dead when he dies in our heart!

    so far

  • barry meek

    I am so sorry to hear of boyd’s passing . My thoughts go out to his family and all at the hot rod shop . deepest wishes to you all from a fan in England . god bless you all at this time and keep boyd safe in his arms. Barry M .

  • fan z polski

    był dla mnie idolem kunsztu artystą w 100 % wzorcem na którego były zwrócone oczy wszystkich ludzi którzy choć trochę interesowali się motoryzacją , ale w wykonaniu BOYD_ A .poznałem jego dzieła dopiero kilka lat temu ale zafascynował mnie w pełni . z żalem przyjąłem wiadomość o śmierci mistrza i składam wyrazy głębokiego żalu i mam nadzieje że teraz jest z nami fanami motoryzacji BOYD>A POZDROWIENIA DLA RODZINY BOYD>A ODE MNIE I OD FANÓW Z POLSKI !!!

  • daniel

    the best hot rod shop in the world,you are ten in what they do.i am brazilian my office automotive painter ,working on behalf . thank you