Sad to hear this news. Dies this morning at age 63 and I turn 35 this morning.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...8/newsletter02
Boyd Coddington, the hot-rod innovator whose creations won the coveted Grand National Roadster Show's America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) trophy a record six times, died Wednesday morning of undisclosed causes. He was 63.

Coddington was raised in rural Idaho but moved to Southern California as soon as he could to pursue his dream of building hot rods. He quickly earned a reputation for subtle, stylistic innovations on what had been an almost overdone theme--the '32 Ford roadster. That branched out to '33s, '34s and then all manner of surprising twists on iconic themes. Names such as Boydster, Smoothster, Alumacoupe and Chezoom redefined what a rod could be.

His wheels were equally well known, particularly those shaved from billet aluminum. He soon earned the nickname "Billet Boyd" for his techniques machining aluminum.

One of his best qualities was his ability to gather talented partners to produce his many fine creations.

 

I am sorry to hear about this, he died at a early stage of his life. Usually people at his age are in the process of retiring enjoying their free time, taking a trip and driving exotic super cars.

 

Rip

 

wow RIP didn't see that one coming...what a legend though

 

RIP. Way too early.

 

Rip

 

Wow, pretty surprising to hear, RIP, he was a real innovator.

 

I just read this on jalopink. Anyone know what the cause of death was? Heart attack?
http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-codd...dead-at-age-63

 

ah geez...
RIP Boyd

 

well I did turn 35 today...
dinner was good at Tanglewood at SR and the Improv after was fun with friends and funny

I'm glad that he passed away on my b-day. I will always remember him as I liked his work.