Before I ever began to modify my Crossfires hood, I got in touch the Creator (Eric Stoddard) and asked him if the 1960's AMC Marlin was indeed his inspiration for the Crossfires coupe "style".
His answer was he was shooting more for an Auburn Speedster, 63 Corvette Stingray (split window), 68 Mustang fastback sort of look, and the Marlin never really occured to him. Nothing European was ever mentioned. But he admitted to being a "closet" fan of AMC.
Now since the Auburn Speedster is a roadster, I assume Mr. Stoddard was refering to its "boattail" styling. So that credits the rest of the Crossfires styling lineage to that of a great American sports car, and pony car of the late 60's. (Both of which offered "scoops" on their higher powered models).
After hearing that, I felt more comfortable about adding another "late sixties" styling exercise to my car by including the AMX scoop.
I couldn't find any actual conversations with Mr. Stoddard while he was affiliated with the Crossfire project, but here are a couple of him explaining his new Hyundai design.

http://www.webridestv.com/videos/hyu...uto-show-14195

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15436255XmSASjq

What I found interesting is how he stressed, or encouraged modifications and or the use of aftermarket parts on this new Hyundai. While of course not being a Crossfire "per say", is it really that crazy to think he might feel the same about modifying a Crossfire?