Good luck mate, I was same as u, saw one and soooooo wanted one ! Good luck with the 1k one though, I looked at that price range but they were right dogs !
I was lucky to buy one of BAZ on here, only had it 4 days, I have driven it every day though, it's the muts nuts ! Lol
On the insurance front ....... Yea u can get cheap classic insurance but that's only on a uk car, try quote on jap car and ur. Ack in the 2-3k again, that's what I found anyway.
Good hunting :)