We just got word that world-renowned car customizer, Boyd Coddington died this morning around 6 am. Although we don't have any details on what caused Coddington's death, we do know that he was in and out of the hospital over the past month. A spokesperson for the Coddington Corporation confirmed his passing earlier today and they'll be releasing a statement soon.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
SilverAero @ Feb 27th 2008 12:34PM
Probably stress related, i seldom watch the show but i know he got pretty worked up over things
SPG @ Feb 27th 2008 12:35PM
I'm really sorry to hear that, he seemed like a good guy.
All the best to his family.
MJK @ Feb 27th 2008 12:40PM
A sad passing of a talented visionary, even if did help contribute to the movement of the hobby to ultra high end dollar builds out of the reach of the ordinary Joe.
Allan @ Feb 27th 2008 12:50PM
Perhaps his beard attacked him?
I kid, I kid.
A sad day for sure. I'm sure he'll be missed in the hot rod world.
Larry @ Feb 27th 2008 3:13PM
Perhaps you mean all the DYE he used on his beard? Poor guy obviously didn't have any good enough friends nor producers to tell him that we old farts don't have black beards...... but, sorry to see him pass, may he rest in peace, oh, and for sure i will write my will (finally) this week.
Joshua @ Feb 27th 2008 12:59PM
sad to hear.
Torrent @ Feb 27th 2008 12:59PM
It's a sad day in the hot rod industry.
Hector @ Feb 27th 2008 1:01PM
Very sad, he will be missed by many, a real talent.
Scoobyless @ Feb 27th 2008 1:06PM
My sincere condolences to his family and friends- he had a definite eye for custom design.
torpeau @ Feb 27th 2008 1:12PM
I used to really enjoy his show. He didn't look too well to me in the last season -- his body looked bloated.
Wonder what'll happen to Duane?
NYChic @ Feb 27th 2008 1:15PM
A sad day for the hot-rodding world.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Boyd will never be forgotten.
May his spirit, and vision live on.
bonevbs @ Feb 27th 2008 1:26PM
He was one of those few people whom i looked up to and respected. My condolences to his family and friends.
Richard @ Feb 27th 2008 1:26PM
A bad day for free thinkers everywhere:
First WFB, now Boyd Coddington.
Sad.
Bob @ Feb 27th 2008 2:58PM
Agreed. Godspeed Boyd and Buckley, you'll both be missed.
Big jim @ Feb 27th 2008 1:27PM
i'm realily going to miss him, my condolenices go to his family and employies
Throwback @ Feb 27th 2008 1:27PM
To bad. The guy was a legend in Hot Rodding, he built some truly beautiful cars. My personal favorite was the original Boydster
ruthless @ Mar 4th 2008 1:40AM
yes another great legend,icon,mentor and great inspration to us i say us as a builder and creator my self he was and will always be the push the push for thats BAD ASS. he was great.and he will be missed by so many thousands in the industry.HE SET THE BAR and that bar is high!!!!!!as a builder i must keep the mind set""""""""BOYD LIVES""""""""""even though i will be going to his funeral this 5th in la habra alike im sure there will be in the hundreds maybe thousands there in respect to his great tribute in life.
sorry to be the first but i want to say thank's boyd! now give em hell.
now am i right
Andrew @ Feb 27th 2008 1:33PM
He was a total a$$hole in person, but he certainly did sub-contract some nice cars. RIP big guy.
Cameron @ Feb 27th 2008 1:35PM
I remember seeing a Boydster at my first car show, not really knowing anything about cars, being so young. Seeing that car made me want to spend the rest of my life working on, dreaming of, and talking about cars.
This man and his work inspired me, and I wish I could have thanked him for that. I was hoping I could shake his hand some day, maybe even fabricate for him.
Playdrv4me @ Feb 27th 2008 1:37PM
Man, Andrew took the words right out of my mouth...
Compared to Foose he came off as a COMPLETE a$$hole, but still, he was a legend in the business and it will be interesting to see what the future of Coddington rods holds, since he wasn't really involved in the builds much anymore anyway.