You can thank Southwest for that.
They had Boeing install "INOP" labelled metal plates on the MCP to prevent VNAV and A/T from being used on their 737NG fleet up to 2009.
Not to mention the FO had nothing... It wasnt like everyone didnt figure out you could use a paperclip though that pinhole in that plate to engage VNAV...
Is the HUD going to be a standard fit or option?
That was funny!