I think that chopped type 3s are ugly, because the lower roofline doesn't improve the overall look. there are no better flowing lines resulting, it just looks like a type 3 with a lower roof. so what? different story on a beetle, though. Flashback e.g. has got a beautiful roof chop. But there are others...
that 311 creation from Japan is, let's say, interesting.
I think its main problem is the front that looks way too heavy for the car. the very low sitting front bumper should be raised. might look better, I tried to photoshop this: