Hey Automobile, Where's STODDARD??
 

Automobile Magazine's December 2010 issue has an article written by Anthony Hare titled, "The 25 Most Influential Car Designers Working Today".
Now I will admit, many of the cars (some of these guys are responsible for) are quite nice, like:
The Audi R8, and A5, Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, Ferrari 458 Italia, Aston DB7, Lambo Murcielago, & Gallardo.
But others, like the Nissan Cube, Fiat 500, Mazda RX8, and the Toyota Prius...not so much.
Just wondering why our very own "Home Town Boy" Mr.Stoddard was overlooked?
I mean if the Crossfire, and the Genesis isn't enough to get their "Creator" included in this select group, then I don't know what is.:confused:

Re: Hey Automobile, Where's STODDARD??
 

A s a Crossfire owner and part owner of a Genesis I agree. Both cars are exceptional in the style department, mines faster than Sean's though!

Re: Hey Automobile, Where's STODDARD??
 

I thought Stoddard should be there, too. However, Jalopnik recently ran a piece on Rudy's 001 V8 swap car and most of the comments following were negative towards crossfires. People hate the look, think the mechanicals are leftovers, and even dumped on the yellow color of the car.

Outsiders (even car guys) just dont get it, and I'm happy to stay under the radar. Recognition matters only if you care what others think.

We know he belongs on that list.

Re: Hey Automobile, Where's STODDARD??
 

Yep. The guys at the racing forum I've been a member of for 12 years, hate the XF's looks. Which is strange to me. When I see a side or rear view of an XF, my heart beats a little faster. Granted the front end is a little mini-vanish but the rest of the car more than makes up for it.
Like I saw another member here post recently...you either get it or you don't, and that's fine by me.