early tacomas are the first thing I thought of.
More of a question than an answer - but what about the Taylor 100 series and 200 series?
I think I read somewhere that the 100 series was made south of the border in Mexico, but I don't remember where or if that was an accurate source. Also, I've never seen anything about where the 200 series is made.
If the Taylor 200s are USA, they would be under $1,000 and fit the bill.