From the beginning, Porsche's shapes were 80 per cent engineering and 20 per cent styling. This looks like it does because it came from an engineer and not a styling division.
The later shapes are probably easier on the eyes more because the engineering led them in that direction than for any other reason. The cabin on the Type 34 would have to be wider because the early design was just too cramped.
And who knew you'd end up with the prettiest convertible ever if you cut the windshield off a cab and threw away the windows and bulky top to save some bucks?
Lucky us.