Old thread, but I am also another ex-owner of EHA 483Y, I purchased it from Tony pastie down in Devon way, must of been about early 2005. It had been keyed down one side and acroos bonnet/boot. I had it re-sprayed in Monte Carlo Magic where needed, plus a bit of welding on the rear I think and fuse box area.
Took it to quite a few shows including the big Ford one in Holland with the "Rs1600i ontour" lot.

sold it in 2006 as bought another MK2 RS2000.

Glad it's still around.