![]() ![]() Given what we know about these technical devices being able to make contact with extraterrestrial life on earth (cue X-files) maybe ECTO-1 may have been borrowed by Mulder & Scully from time-to-time? Restoration projectsĪs much as we would all love an original piece of Hollywood memorabilia sitting in our driveways – classic cars don’t come cheap! But it doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands (and drive) one off them yourself someday, or even just see one restored before your very eyes! Audrey II Shop restoration , which serves as sensors and also adds character to an already impressive-looking vehicle. Then there are antennas mounted on top of the car designed by production designer John DeCuir Sr. Housed in laboratory equipment inside holds special kind of mysterious ectoplasmic residue boxes – unsure what their contents hold but useful nonetheless! Cool Looking Antennas Not only is there ample storage but also a whole arsenal when it comes to fighting ghosts. On either side of the vehicle are two symmetrical equipment racks which hold various gadgets such as:ĭare I say that they are undoubtedly what makes Ecto-1 unforgettable. The ghostbusters car wouldn’t be as memorable if not for its iconic features that distinguish it from other cars. In fact, Ecto-1’s construction alone ate up most of the movie’s budget. It wasn’t cheap making a car like this, with many mechanics and engineers brought in to work on it. The roof rack was removed to allow for the installation of more ghost-busting equipment The original ambulance lights were stripped off ![]() ![]() Of course, no ordinary car could transform into a ghost-busting machine thus began the customization process that turned this beauty into something truly unique. It seems he knew exactly what he wanted when it came time to choose a vehicle for the film. ”Īs it turns out, Aykroyd had an affinity for cars – especially classic models – and owned several himself. Dan recognized it as his own neighbour’s. “I went with Dan Aykroyd (who played Ray Stantz) out on one of our expeditions and saw this beautiful old rusty ’58 Cadillac hearse go by. After all, they needed a vehicle big enough to carry their equipment and stylish enough for them to drive around town without feeling embarrassed. The hunt for the perfect carĪccording to Harold Ramis (who played Egon Spengler), finding the right car wasn’t an easy task. This legendary car makes its first appearance in the beginning scenes of Ghostbusters as Ray, Peter and Egon drive through New York City looking for ghosts. In case you’re not familiar with it, the Ecto-1 is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance/hearse combination that has been customized for ghost busting action. As a fan of this iconic movie myself, I have done thorough research so that you can learn everything there is to know about the Ecto-1. This car would be very costly to restore if more of the trim was missing.If you ever asked yourself what kind of vehicle was used in the movie Ghostbusters, then my friend, you’ve come to the right blog post. According to the ad, the only missing trim is the door molding pieces, which is a plus. While the ECTO-1 from the movie was ambulance coachwork done by Miller-Meteor, this car could be converted to look like the famous movie car. They’ve been done quite a bit over the years, but this car could be made into a Ghostbusters replica car. The ad doesn’t say when it was painted red, but it looks like it may be lacquer paint, so it was probably done quite a while ago. As expected for a hearse, the car was originally black. The coolest part of this car may be the suicide doors. You can see it looks like it’s been stored for quite a while. ![]() Unfortunately, there aren’t many photos of the interior. As with almost all Cadillacs, you can see it has power steering and brakes. It is most likely a 390 cubic inch V8 with an automatic transmission. Hopefully, with a bit of fresh gas and ignition work, it will fire up. It does say that it ran when parked and that is isn’t locked up. There are no specifics in the ad regarding the engine. There is no buy-it-now price, so I’m not sure what the seller expects for a reasonable sale price? Located in Newport Beach, California, the car is said to have been “recently taken out of long term dry California storage.” There were several coachbuilders for Cadillac and this one is apparently from Superior which only made 300 total. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid over $28,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met yet. This 1959 Cadillac hearse is a really cool car and would make a unique project for someone. ![]()
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