[Dr. Sivana]

You just thought parts for a 50’s Chevy were already hard to get.

That is doable, especially popular models like the '57 Bel Air. I had a problem 15 years ago getting parts for my C-Body '65 Chrysler 300 2-door hardtop coupe. They never had the market niche that the A/B/E Bodies (Charger, Challenger, Road Runner, Dart, 'Cuda) have. I am hopeful that 3D printing can take care of some small hard to find parts.

[revetment]

Mechanical is one thing. If it was built once, it can be remanufactured (economically is another matter).

All the electronics and software are another and beyond me.

Used to see this back and forth argument regarding military hardware. quanitity vs quality and how much tech you really need as opposed to quantity that could actually be brought to bear.