This is the original concept car by Eric Stoddard.

 

And that is Eric Stoddard's 2004 Coupe parked next to it

 

Yes it is.

 

The prototype is registered as a 2001.

 

Saved that picture - pretty cool!!

 

Just for curiosity's sake, what is Stoddard's vin # on his 2004? Does anyone know?

 

I think the 2004 car is much better. Glad Chrysler went with it!

Jim

 

Kinda cool to see the concept version of the Crossfire sitting next to the production version of the Crossfire. Gives one an indication of how things carry over from concept to production, plus how things change to be more production friendly.

 

 

This was at an event last summer
Eric Stoddard attended with his own 2004 Coupe
I have a couple pics somewhere with him and the cars

 

 

I found the pic with Eric Stoddard by both cars
His 2004 Coupe and the Concept Car
Eric is wearing the black shirt

 

He left a note on my crossfire, in I believe 2007, while I was showing at the Cruise for a cure in Orange County Ca. I was disappointed I missed him. I believe he was still at Chrysler during that time.

 

He was already working for Hyundai in 2007 in fact he told me he paid full price for his 2004 Crossfire because he was already gone from Chrysler when they went into production.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Stoddard

 

That would make sense since I believe Hyundai USA is headquartered in Southern California.