It's much easier to find and buy upright bikes, especially if your budget limit is a grand.
I was lucky to stumble across a classified ad in our local club's website for a used RANS 'bent and ended up buying it for about $400. That was in 2006 - that bike got me hooked. Have since sold the first one - it was a bit too small - and bought two more single 'bents plus a recumbent tandem. The tandem came from Hostel Shoppe - highly recommend your taking a trip to Stevens Point. (Have never been there - they are an exceptional online retailer and I have heard nothing but good about their shop. Lots of 'bent bikes/trikes to see and ride.)
Do check out bentrider.bike.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer