Okey dokey, to clarify my view: the original Sammio has too much distance between the leading edge of the front arch and where the headlamp and 'mouth' are. When viewed in profile there is too much going on at the front, relative to the overhang at the rear. Taking the Austin Healey or 250SWB that you used to illustrate your point, take a look at their profiles: short distance between the front arch and the front of the car, a longer distance between the rear arch and the end of the car. This makes them looks swept back and rakish, rather than nose heavy.
I like the Sammio, I would hardly be browsing on here if I didn't, but the D24-style nose does nothing for it in my view.
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