American Hot Rod

Synopsis

American Hot Rod is a reality television series that originally aired between 2004 and 2008 on The Learning Channel and Discovery Channel. The unique series documented the crew at Boyd Coddington's car shop and their personal struggles to build hot rods and custom vehicles. It was made on location at Coddington's hot rod and wheel shop in La Habra, California. Many employees went to work for Overhaulin's Chip Foose, a former partner of Coddington, for a more relaxed environment. Custom built cars built during the series included the "Alumatub", 61 Impala Bubbletop, 63 Chevy Corvette Stingray and a 42 Woodie. In July 2007, the shop made an Elvis Tribute Car, a modified 1957 pink Cadillac, sponsored by Reese’s. Boyd Coddington died in February 2008. His shop closed its doors for the final time on Friday June 20, 2008.

First Air Date: 2004-04-23

Last Air Date: 2007-09-27

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 92

Networks: Discovery

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Top Cast

Boyd Coddington as N/A

Seasons

Specials (Unknown Year) - (2 Episodes)

Season 1 (2004) - (13 Episodes)

Season 2 (2004) - (23 Episodes)

Season 3 (2005) - (19 Episodes)

Season 4 (2006) - (25 Episodes)

Season 5 (2007) - (12 Episodes)

Specials

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: S1 Pilot Episode

From the producers of American Chopper comes American Hot Rod, a peek into the life of legendary hot-rod builder and designer Boyd Coddington and his crew. This series documents the construction of classic cars. Along the way, you'll get to know Boyd; his sons; his wife, who helps Boyd run the shop; his ex-wife, who runs his accounting department; his publicist, who tries to keep his schedule straight; and the rest of the Coddington hot-rod team. And, of course, you'll also become familiar with the drama, tension, comedy and frustration that come to the fore as the guys race to complete their classic cars amid looming deadlines and constant complications.
Ep. 2: Boyd's Top Ten Hot Rods (2005-04-22)

Join the undisputed master of custom car building, Boyd Coddington, as he takes a road trip accross America to find the ten best hot rods. The most extreme designs, the biggest engines, outstanding fabrication and craftsmanship. From a '29 Roadster, to a '66 Nova, to a car that defies definition, these are the most extreme hot rods to ever take the streets. And while each car is as unique as it's owner, they all have something in common: they are the best.