Interesting discussion on the Healey vs Cobra/AC Ace lines.
I recall reading in a past copy of "Classic and Sportscar" that before the original Healey prototype was finalized, Jerry Coker had envisaged and did a mock up of a Healey with rear fins and a metal swage line that partially covered the rear wheels somewhat like a fender skirt, even though his design inspiration was said to have been strongly influenced by the minimalist lines of the Barchetta. Apparently Donald Healey nixed the fins/swage idea, and thankfully so, because based on the pictures that I saw, it looked pretty ungainly.
Both Healey and AC (especially the early "slabside" model, as shown here)truly merit the poetry in motion term. Take a look at Reid Trummel's early Healey pictured above. Comes with a defibrillator, in case your heart stops.
Cheers Dave