I have to admit that I rather like the first one Nial, except that I can't help looking at the middle of it and knowing where it comes from ruin's it for me.
The art-decco design on some of the finer 30's cars is extremely attractive to me.
I can understand the dilemma of a would be car manufacturer in finding a suitable windshield/cabin arrangement without breaking the bank.
Having a curved windshield made to your spec's didn't use to be such a big deal but now is nearly impossible. Only big companies doing it now and they won't even talk to a small manufacturer.
Kurt.