American Hot Rod Legend Boyd Coddington has died aged 63
Filed under: Autos, Celebrity News | By: Peter Chubb
Posted on: February 28, 2008 | 36 Comments
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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I’m very very sad, god bless you mr hotroad
noel from France
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!!
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
thanks boyd from all us old hotroders. you will so missed. will look for you in hotrod heaven when i get there,,,,, thanks again
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!
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