I quite liked the idea of something more elegant than a bent stick, but if that works why change it. I will have a look later for anything on the linkages used by the Formula V racers where they are running it from the cockpit to the back of a reversed VW box but I'm not sure if they use a reverse gear. Seeing Yoda's ( Hi Mate ) reminded me of some kit car ones, where just a deep sided clevis is used with a bottom mounted ( oo er misses ) stick.
This might help.
Swedish reversed engine gear lever set up, they do also have the reverse gear.
Reliant remote gearshift.
Reliant remote gearshift.