Maintenance records of the car are fairly complete from the early 1980s. Work in the 80s included repainting, a new windscreen and high compression pistons. The 90s saw McKenzie-Guppy carry out a full inspection of the car, which resulted in a large amount of required work being identified. This meant major engine work, including the fitting of a Phoenix crank and rods. This left very little work to do in the 2000s, the main item being the fitting of an overdrive to make touring more relaxed. This has proved to be an excellent match for the low (4.23:1) ratio back axle and has been fitted using mounts that did not involve drilling the chassis, making the installation entirely reversible. Recent years have seen the differential rebuilt with all new bearings.

I have owned the car since 2003, during which time YR has been used extensively for UK events and for touring. 2006 saw our first major outing, when we toured New Zealand with the BDC in perfect weather. Later that year, several people from that tour agreed to meet up in Switzerland for the Klausenrennen, leading to three of our cars making the cover of the BDC Review in December 2006.