buying overseas plane

[ipasgas1]

Ok...I have found a beautiful Rutan Defiant but it is located in the UK. The purchase price is right but I am now trying to figure the logistics to see if it is possible. Ferry estimates have been between 10K-14K which is tolerable. However, insurance appears to be a problem. It is not yet N registered but I am told there is a DAR in the UK who can inspect it and issue an FAA airworthiness so I could N register it before the ferry. I have been told, though, that insurance through US companies would be over $8000 for the 7 day trip!!! I was also told that perhaps I could leave it on the UK registry and insure it through a UK company for the ferry at a much cheaper rate? I love the Defiant as it is CLT and a canard. I also love the O-320 engines. I can't see spending $20K just to get her over here. Any advice or ideas? Is it worth the hassles and expense? Should I just stick to a US production aircraft?
Thanks,
Dan