The Puritalia is in the same direction as my sketch - I had never seen it when I searched cobra concepts.
The headlamps look bespoke with projector units behind covers.
Maybe that could be a solution to losing any references to other cars
https://youtu.be/wKzyJ-4IeVQ
My original sketch - the idea was there but my proportions almost mid engine.
The lower lamps were added when I realised that the fiat 500 main lamps were only dipped and indicator.
The bonnet scoop was added after I visited Chris and had a chat