Why so hard to find a vehicle?

Good luck, DusterDude.
I have to echo the comments about the cash for clunker program. I was at a u-pull it junk yard when that program was active. It broke my heart to see all the good, serviceable cars, in great condition that were scrapped. They could have kept me in good, better than driver, cars for 20+ years.
You're in a buyers market, you'll find something soon.