Yours won't be classed as a Type UK for insurance purposes. Worth speaking to a specialist insurer over the phone for insuring an import. You probably won't be able to get quotes using the online comparison sites...
The majority of us on here use Keith Michaels - speak to Gary Moulson and mention you're on here. Gary's a regular member on here as Moley_WRX - he might even say hello if he notices this thread