Auto Industry fixture Boyd Coddington was unable to attend the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to enjoy the sneak peak of his latest creation likewise any of the collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona. The legendary hot rod designer and fabricator, who just completed a million-dollar hand-built Delehaye inspired hot rod, fell ill shortly after the holidays.

According to his wife Jo Coddington, Boyd was rushed to the hospital after a fall at his home. Boyd the multi-award winning designer, fabricator and alumni of the Hot Rod Hall of Fame, was admitted to the hospital for observation and then released. Several days later, Boyd complained of continued complications and was re-admitted to a hospital near his Southern California home. There doctors made a diagnosis, not released to the press, and was rushed to surgery.

"We are happy to report that Boyd is recovering and doing very well, he is expected to go home next week. Boyd and I would like to thank all of the people who have sent their well wishes and support!" stated Jo Coddington.

Boyd Coddington is a Southern California automotive icon and star of TV's "American Hot Rod". We wish Boyd a quick recovery.

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