The difference is this is a vehicle specific item that when it breaks renders the vehicle totally useless. There are no parts in the 52 DeSoto that can't somehow be replaced with something that will keep it running. I restored Studebakers for years and there is still lots of NOS parts out there. If it is no longer profitable for them at least give the technology and ability to replace them to an aftermarket supplier. It must be of no use to them???