I must admit I loved the two I had, I found the ride was far better than sitting over the engine, They were not run as flagships though, but there was a practical reason for them, Some road planers (machines that scrape up tarmac before resurfacing) the conveyor arm doesnt fold, with a conventional cab the arm would extend over the cab, and the front of the truck far enough to make it a abnormal load, add a few feet of bonnet and it doesnt extend that far over so police/council/highways notification not required.
still a pain on tight corners though 
