I was curious to know what he has been up to so I did a Google search.

Eric Stoddard’s Experience

Design Manager
Hyundai Motor Company, Korea

(Public Company; Automotive industry)

July 2008 — Present (8 months)

Based at Hyundai R&D Center, Korea
Develop advanced and production vehicle concepts for emerging markets
Work in conjunction with Korean, US and European design teams
Forcast global trends and design direction
Develop training programs to improve creativity within the design organization
Advisory role on key programs
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Senior Designer
Hyundai Kia America Design Center

(Automotive industry)

May 2002 — July 2008 (6 years 3 months)

Create compelling and appropriate exterior designs for concept and production vehicles
Develop design proposals in 3D software and full-size clay models
Lead clay modeling teams in the execution of selected designs
Work with engineering, marketing and top management teams

Lead Exterior Designer, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Lead Exterior Designer, Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe
Lead Exterior Designer, Hyundai HCD-9 Talus Concept
Lead Exterior Designer, 2007 Hyundai Elantra/Avante
Lead Exterior Designer, Kia KCD-1 Slice Concept

Designer, Chrysler Group
DaimlerChrysler

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Automotive industry)

July 1998 — May 2002 (3 years 11 months)

Lead designer, Chrysler Crossfire coupe and roadster
Lead designer, Dodge SRT-4
Contributing designer, Chrysler Pacifica
Contributing designer, Dodge Viper '03
Contributing designer, 2007 Chrysler Sebring

Eric Stoddard’s Education

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Cleveland Institute of Art

1993 — 1998

Additional Information
Eric Stoddard’s Interests:

automotive and product design ventures, alternative energy and transportation, real estate investment, cycling, classic cars

A couple of his new creations: http://www.motortrend.com/photo_gall...ery/index.html

http://www.supercars.net/cars/3352.html

 

very interesting ... it's obvious that Hyundai has come a long ways in recent years, but I had NO idea that there was a connection to the Crossfire ...

 

That 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe looks pretty slick. The commercial for it during the Super Bowl was awesome.

 

What do you think about that drooping rear side window?

 

FYI, Eric sometimes shows up here on the forum and uses the name " Creator " and as a matter of fact is on while I am writing this. Here is his profile page: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum/members/creator.html

 

Well I for one think he did a great job on this car. The concept is really close to the production model. The split window in the rear is like the 63 Vette and we all know how that ended up! The split window in the front I see how he got there but I don't think it would have been practical for production or driving, but it was interesting. I personally would have preferred the headlamps being tunneled or body flushed more in the style of the old Porsches or Z's but that's just me. I would have also liked to have had the back extended just a tad too, but that's just personal preference.

It was obvious that the headlamps were a concession to corporate Chrysler for being a part of the rest of their line, ala all the cars from Dodge have the same crosshair grille design. But I have loved the design from the first and I maintain this car will eventually become a classic. The design hits everyone of the lines that usually define cars that end up on calendars.

 

I was talking to a couple of Hyundai guys at the local Cars & Coffee meet a few months ago. They had brought a couple Genesis Coupe mules with them and I mentioned my awareness that Eric Stoddard had penned both that car and the Crossfire, then pointed out the half dozen of us Crossfire owners and our cars several yards away. They said they'd tell Eric about us and that they were sure he'd get great satisfaction out of knowing we owners were enjoying the Crossfire so much.

I first saw the Genesis Coupe at the 2007 LA AutoShow from a distance and it really caught my eye. As I made my way over to it I didn't realize I was walking into the Hyundai booth! I was staggered when I realized where I was. Yes, they have come a long way. Good for them.

 

One thing I think we all agree on, Eric's stuff is Nice!

 

I invited Eric to join us as our guest at this year at Carlisle, but unfortunately he lives in Korea for now. He still has his Crossfire and has it stored in Illinois. He says he should be back in 2-3 years and hopes to join CICCI.

Good plug uh?

 

Looks like the Genesis Coupe site is up:
http://www.hyundaigenesis.com/coupe
Pretty sweet IMO. Very talented gent for sure.

 

To bad, would have been cool to have him at Carlisle, hopefully in 3 years.

 

Eric Stoddard Member here at .org

Date of Birth: June 24, 1975

Biography: Crossfire exterior designer

Location: California, USA

Occupation: Designer at Hyundai

 

Seems we ought to offer him an Honorary Charter membership.

Just a suggestion.


roadster with a stick

 

Sounds good to me.

 

He hopes to Join. FP... Give me a break..... If anyone should be made an honorary member it sould be the cars designer.

And the fact that he still owns one.

 

Great thread Tony..........

 

Thanks Frank..

 

Very cool indeed. Another vote for the membership.

 

I agree..........

 

Of course he should be a Honorary member of CICCI!!!

Why are we even discussing it??? DO it!