Neil Young's beloved $1m LincVolt hybrid convertible breaks down on outing with girlfriend Daryl Hannah

By Caitlin O'toole For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:09 EST, 17 November 2015 | Updated: 17:39 EST, 17 November 2015

Neil Young and Daryl Hannah were left stranded by the side of the road when his $1 million, custom-built LincVolt hybrid broke down on Monday.  

The couple were cruising along in the singer's famous 1959 LincVolt when the battery appeared to die, forcing them to pull over while out in Ventura County.

The pair called on friends to help and were later seen pushing the car - which Neil reportedly spent $1 million retrofitting to an electric hybrid - to the side of the road. 

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Breakdown: Daryl Hannah and Neil Young pulled over after the singer's custom 1959 LincVolt's battery died on while in Ventura County on Monday

Breakdown: Daryl Hannah and Neil Young pulled over after the singer's custom 1959 LincVolt's battery died on while in Ventura County on Monday

Helping hand: Singer Neil Young called on friends to help after his retro-fitted LincVolt ran into trouble

Helping hand: Singer Neil Young called on friends to help after his retro-fitted LincVolt ran into trouble

Behind the wheel: Neil hopped back into his beloved car as four friends helped push it to the side of the road

Behind the wheel: Neil hopped back into his beloved car as four friends helped push it to the side of the road

The unique car is a custom-built 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible which the Old Man singer retrofitted into a one-of-a-kind, fuel-efficient demonstration vehicle, in a bid to prove that Americans can have their big gas-guzzlers and still go green.

The 59-year-old singer and the 54-year-old actress have been dating for more than a year.

Both are committed environmental activists, and Neil also drove the LincVolt around the US to promote a greener lifestyle.

Bundled up: Actress Daryl Hannah wore a white cardigan and finger-less gloves paired with green bellbottoms

Bundled up: Actress Daryl Hannah wore a white cardigan and finger-less gloves paired with green bellbottoms

However, on Monday the car refused to co-operate as its battery died. 

Exiting the 20-foot car, Splash star Daryl bundled up against the chill in a white cardigan fingerless black gloves. 

She wore green flared corduroy pants and pink, cats-eye sunglasses as she carried her bags. 

Canadian Neil wore a brown hat over his long grey hair and a brown coat.

The stranded pair called a group of friends to help, and four men were later seen pushing the car to the side of the parking lot, before the couple climbed into a pal's car and sped off.

Earlier this month, Neil posted a photo of his beloved LincVolt to social media with some details about its efficiency.

The car sits on the beach before a beautiful purple and orange sunset in the Instagram photo, which he shared on November 5.

'55 miles per gallon on cellulosic ethanol,' the Cinnamon Girl singer wrote.

'86% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from lincvolts innovative generator.'  He signed off: 'have a nice day neil.'

Sunset: The singer posted a photo of his LincVolt on social media recently, writing that its greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 86 per cent and it gets 55 miles per gallon on cellulosic ethanol

Sunset: The singer posted a photo of his LincVolt on social media recently, writing that its greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 86 per cent and it gets 55 miles per gallon on cellulosic ethanol

 


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