![]() All new upholstery,windlace, headliner, and new divider wall behind the front seat was made. ![]() New carpet all around, movie correct "grey coin" floor covering was used in the back. The rear platform was rebuilt using steel tubing and wood overlay. Now for the details -The floor pan had a minor amount of rust that was cut out and replaced. Although there are many replicas out there, remember you get what you pay for and if you want a "true" GhostBusters Ecto1 - there are only a few even in existence today. We have all seen the "attempts" at replicas out there and the vast majority of themdon't even come close. Every detail was taken into consideration in order to make a car worthy of being called the "Ecto1". It started life as a 1960 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse and was then seamlessly blended with a 1959 Cadillac including the full front clip and full rear quarters, dash, steering wheel, gauges and much more to bring this Caddy to its full potential. ![]() This project took 3 years, no less than 3 donor cars and scouring the web for some of the most "unfindable" parts on the planet to make this car a reality. We have recreated this beauty and have spared no expense in doing so. The 1984 GhostBusters movie was iconic in many ways, but the now famous Ecto1 that transported the crew was a star in its own right. Ok, Here we go, Up for sale is an all out masterpiece of a car. The Holy Grail of Movie Cars is for sale just in time for the new GhostBusters 2020 Movie The gunner seat is itself likely a nod to the Real Ghostbusters cartoon, in which Ecto-1 did have such a device, but in-universe, it doesn't make much sense.Description of 1959 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Miller Meteor ![]() Making things a bit more confusing on the retcon front is that the Ecto-1 now has a gunner seat, which must've presumably been installed prior to Egon leaving the team behind, as he couldn't both drive and operate the gunner seat simultaneously. Yet, while Afterlife director Jason Reitman insists Ghostbusters 2 is still canon, the vehicle seen in his movie sports the original Ecto-1 design, with no explanation of why the upgrades were jettisoned. 2009's Ghostbusters: The Video Game - which was said to be canon by Dan Aykroyd, and partially adapted the original 1990s story plan for Ghostbusters 3 - saw even more upgrades take place, with the car now called Ecto-1b, including a super-sized ghost trap on the roof. This includes more gadgets being placed on the top, a new logo celebrating the Ghostbusters' reformation, a slightly modified paint job, and digital announcement boards on the sides. In Ghostbusters 2, Ecto-1 is given some upgrades and changes, being rechristened Ecto-1a. However, Ghostbusters: Afterlife surprised many by retconning Ecto-1's appearance, undoing changes made to it in Ghostbusters 2, and also seemingly its ownership history. There was never a question that Ecto-1 would return for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, as the earliest marketing for Jason Reitman's sequel featured the car. It was an even greater focal point in the classic Real Ghostbusters cartoon. Related: Ghostbusters: Why Slimer Didn't Return For Afterlife (& Why It Was Right)Īs the Ghostbusters movie franchise has gone on, the Ecto-1 has become even more vital, as versions of it have been merchandised in basically every possible way. The difference is that now it's the souls of the deceased instead of their bodies. Amusingly, the Ecto-1 car was actually originally a hearse, which makes sense, considering the Ghostbusters are also using it to transport dead people. While Ecto-1 isn't exactly a showpiece when acquired by Ray in the first Ghostbusters movie, it looks pretty nice when spruced up a bit, and it's impossible to imagine the Ghostbusters brand without that vehicle.
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