Breaking: Boyd Coddington dies at age 63
by Damon Lavrinc on Feb 27th 2008 at 12:28PM 
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.Our heartfelt condolences to his friends, family and fans.
[Source: Jalopnik]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
SilverAero 12:34PM (2/27/2008)
Probably stress related, i seldom watch the show but i know he got pretty worked up over things
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SPG 12:35PM (2/27/2008)
I'm really sorry to hear that, he seemed like a good guy.
All the best to his family.
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MJK 12:40PM (2/27/2008)
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.
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Allan 12:50PM (2/27/2008)
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.
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Larry 3:13PM (2/27/2008)
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 12:59PM (2/27/2008)
sad to hear.
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Torrent 12:59PM (2/27/2008)
It's a sad day in the hot rod industry.
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Hector 1:01PM (2/27/2008)
Very sad, he will be missed by many, a real talent.
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Scoobyless 1:06PM (2/27/2008)
My sincere condolences to his family and friends- he had a definite eye for custom design.
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torpeau 1:12PM (2/27/2008)
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?
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NYChic 1:15PM (2/27/2008)
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.
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bonevbs 1:26PM (2/27/2008)
He was one of those few people whom i looked up to and respected. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Richard 1:26PM (2/27/2008)
A bad day for free thinkers everywhere:
First WFB, now Boyd Coddington.
Sad.
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Bob 2:58PM (2/27/2008)
Agreed. Godspeed Boyd and Buckley, you'll both be missed.
Big jim 1:27PM (2/27/2008)
i'm realily going to miss him, my condolenices go to his family and employies
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Throwback 1:27PM (2/27/2008)
To bad. The guy was a legend in Hot Rodding, he built some truly beautiful cars. My personal favorite was the original Boydster
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ruthless 1:40AM (3/04/2008)
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
68SportFury 3:43PM (2/27/2008)
Whatever you thought of him, based on how he came off on TV, he made a big impact on the car hobby and was involved in some beautiful cars over the years.
Condolences to his friends and family.
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Andrew 1:33PM (2/27/2008)
He was a total a$$hole in person, but he certainly did sub-contract some nice cars. RIP big guy.
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Cameron 1:35PM (2/27/2008)
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.
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