Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The *American Hot Rod* cast disappeared from TV, but their story did not end when the cameras stopped rolling. In 2026, Boyd Coddington’s legacy is still alive — just not in the way many fans expected.
In this video, we look at what happened to the *American Hot Rod* cast after the Discovery Channel series ended, including Boyd Coddington, Jo Coddington, Chris Coddington, Duane Mayer, Dan “Chicago” Sobieski, and Diane Coddington. The original La Habra shop is gone, Boyd passed away in 2008, and the show became a time capsule of one of the most intense custom car shops ever shown on television.
But several familiar faces continued building their own paths. Chris Coddington carried the family wheel legacy through Hot Rods By Boyd, Jo Coddington stayed active in motorsports marketing and the Coddington Speed Shop brand, Duane Mayer continued custom car work through American Hot Rods Inc., and Dan “Chicago” Sobieski remained connected to the Southern California hot rod scene through Poor Boys Hot Rods.
This is not just a simple “where are they now” update. It is the story of a legendary hot rod shop, a TV show that ended suddenly, and the cast members who had to rebuild their careers after Boyd Coddington’s world changed forever.
Watch until the end to see who kept the hot rod flame alive, who stepped away from the spotlight, and why *American Hot Rod* still matters to custom car fans in 2026.
If you watched *American Hot Rod* back in the day, let us know in the comments: who was your favorite cast member from Boyd Coddington’s shop? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more updates on classic reality TV casts, custom car builders, and forgotten automotive legends.
#AmericanHotRod #BoydCoddington #HotRod #WhereAreTheyNow #CustomCars
Video source: networthpost.com
The *American Hot Rod* cast disappeared from TV, but their story did not end when the cameras stopped rolling. In 2026, Boyd Coddington’s legacy is still alive — just not in the way many fans expected.
In this video, we look at what happened to the *American Hot Rod* cast after the Discovery Channel series ended, including Boyd Coddington, Jo Coddington, Chris Coddington, Duane Mayer, Dan “Chicago” Sobieski, and Diane Coddington. The original La Habra shop is gone, Boyd passed away in 2008, and the show became a time capsule of one of the most intense custom car shops ever shown on television.
But several familiar faces continued building their own paths. Chris Coddington carried the family wheel legacy through Hot Rods By Boyd, Jo Coddington stayed active in motorsports marketing and the Coddington Speed Shop brand, Duane Mayer continued custom car work through American Hot Rods Inc., and Dan “Chicago” Sobieski remained connected to the Southern California hot rod scene through Poor Boys Hot Rods.
This is not just a simple “where are they now” update. It is the story of a legendary hot rod shop, a TV show that ended suddenly, and the cast members who had to rebuild their careers after Boyd Coddington’s world changed forever.
Watch until the end to see who kept the hot rod flame alive, who stepped away from the spotlight, and why *American Hot Rod* still matters to custom car fans in 2026.
If you watched *American Hot Rod* back in the day, let us know in the comments: who was your favorite cast member from Boyd Coddington’s shop? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more updates on classic reality TV casts, custom car builders, and forgotten automotive legends.
#AmericanHotRod #BoydCoddington #HotRod #WhereAreTheyNow #CustomCars
Video source: networthpost.com
