Just read that Boyd Coddington passed away this morning at age 63. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/27/breaking-boyd-coddington-dies-at-age-63/ Liked his cars and work, and tried to not let the show detract from that.
while his cars were pretty cool, from the what i saw on his show, he was a world class asshole and his new wife had him pussywhipped beyond belief.
Wow, in high school I couldn't wait on the next issue of Hotrod mag to see what Boyd was coming with. The man had a vision and he never strayed from it.
I liked some of his stuff, but damn he didn't know how to run his business and yeah, he was way whipped.
In the hospital for the last 51 days from a fall at home. Contracted an infection and a form of Hepatitis that shut down his liver and ended his life. Last few weeks were bad, dimensia etc.etc..... He didn't live a healthy life style by any means...And had been very sick in the past..... Either way RIP... Todd
RIP...the guy built an empire in the hot-rodding business. He may not have been the nicest guy but he did make a name for himself.
I'm sure the hundreds of suppliers he never paid will be waiting in line to get a payout when the business closes in a couple months
Damn shame. Amazing cars. I din't think he was such an asshole. He had one running his shop but he didn't seem too bad to me. He was pussywhipped though.