Neil's smoking new wheels
On a nice Sunday afternoon, it's hard to beat taking a drive in a classic car with the top down -- just ask Neil Young. His ride of choice is a white '59 Lincoln Continental. Weighing in at over 2 tons and measuring in 19 feet in length, this boat can really turn some heads -- and burn some gas real quick. As any hot rod enthusiast will tell you: it's a hobby that hits your wallet pretty hard and frequently, especially when gas is up to $3 a gallon.So, despite his love for the machine, Mr. Young's stance on global warming has forced him to reconsider his relished automobile and the enjoyment he gets out of cruising around in it. So what did he decide to do? How about rip out that old engine and drop in a new hybrid/biodiesel rig instead! That way, he can still rock the chrome and suicide doors with the stereo blasting -- but this time guilt-free.
It's a little pricey to do-- about $40K -- but this kind of swap is catching on with those who can't quite say goodbye to their beloved hunks of Detroit steel. Even with the pressure of global warming, many are finding it difficult to embrace the Prius as a 'contemporary classic.' I have to admit, it doesn't do much for me. The proposition of dropping a hybrid engine in my ride is still a bit too rich for my blood, but one can still dream can't they?
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