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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 12:53 PM
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This is the original concept car by Eric Stoddard.

 
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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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This is the original concept car by Eric Stoddard.
And that is Eric Stoddard's 2004 Coupe parked next to it

 
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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ZERACER
This is the original concept car by Eric Stoddard.


Is that the wiper arm in the center of the windshield? Looks like it winds up as a 'trim' part when 'parked'. I like it. If it isn't, where are the wipers?

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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 02:58 PM
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Yes it is.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 03:16 PM
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The prototype is registered as a 2001.
 
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Saved that picture - pretty cool!!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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Just for curiosity's sake, what is Stoddard's vin # on his 2004? Does anyone know?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 04:16 PM
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I think the 2004 car is much better. Glad Chrysler went with it!

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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.
 
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Originally Posted by ZERACER
This is the original concept car by Eric Stoddard.
Great but where and when?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 12:59 PM
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Great but where and when?
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
 
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 02:57 PM
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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
Does FCA still own the concept car?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 11:07 AM
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I found the pic with Eric Stoddard by both cars
His 2004 Coupe and the Concept Car
Eric is wearing the black shirt
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 12:32 PM
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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.
 
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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.
 
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Stoddard
 
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 04:22 PM
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That would make sense since I believe Hyundai USA is headquartered in Southern California.
 
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New YouTube Video of the Crossfire Concept Car posted one day ago on September 13, 2025

This was the opportunity to see this very concept car again in June 2025 during Chrysler’s 100th Anniversary media event at the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC).
Seeing it in person nearly 25 years after its debut was a reminder of just how daring Chrysler was in the early 2000s.
The Crossfire was more than just another auto show curiosity—it was a genuine preview of a production car that would eventually reach dealerships by 2004
In my signature below I have pictures and a video of this concept car from 15 years ago
I saw it in person myself at the Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Michigan


 

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Beautiful !
 
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