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Coddington has amassed numerous awards and was the first builder to ever win the America's Most Beautiful Roadster A. Collectively, Boyd created more respect for hot rods than ever thought possible, his hot rods have been in Museum exhibits and even the cover of Smithsonian Magazine. Coddington's innovations have become not just hot rodding touchstones, but influences that have helped the entire aftermarket industry flourish. Boyd Coddington was also an entrepreneur with a driven desire to build his company and see his goal become reality.
In the 's, Boyd literally re invented the wheel by creating the billet wheel for hot rods. Coddington and long-time friend Lil' John Buttera found they could machine practically anything they needed from solid aluminum. It was Coddington who took the idea and made it commercially viable. In the 's, his hot rod shop and wheel company had grown and was so successful that he took the company public in an I. Boyd Coddington was less known as a father of five boys and a man who had an infectious laugh.
To many he was the under-the-gun, deadline-stomping star of "American Hot Rod" a persona that led some to believe he was cantankerous. Actually, Coddington was a humble and somewhat shy individual who loved kids and was a true philanthropist. Coddington has continually employed those were mentally challenged and gave them a welcome environment to learn and work. Through his "Coddington Foundation", Boyd and his wife Jo gave to the community and an array of charities. The "Boyd Look" will live on and his spirit will forever remain the hot rodders inspiration.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Coddington Foundation to benefit a variety of Boyd's favorite charities. Please address your donations to: Coddington Foundation, E. Lambert Rd. The Old Cars Auction Calendar has the when and where you are looking for when it comes to classic car auctions. Jim Courier Tennis Player. Famous Birthdays August Aleksandr Rakhmanov Chess Player. Peter Bartlett Soap Opera Actor.
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