Ectomobile
The Ectomobile is a vehicle that features in Ghostbusters.
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History
The Ectomobile was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis, built by the Miller-Meteor company. The ambulance/hearse combination was the end loader variety. Dr. Ray Stantz found the vehicle in 1984, shortly after he mortgaged his mother's house to buy the Firehouse. Due to his mechanical skills, he was able to repair the vehicle, which he acquired for $4,800. After repairs were completed, the vehicle had quite a unique character. It became a well-recognized symbol for the Ghostbusters franchise. The vehicle had enough room in it to store Proton Packs for all of the crew, along with Ecto Goggles, P.K.E. Meters, and a slew of Ghost Traps.
After the Ghostbusters were shut down, the Ecto-1 was used primarily for transport to and from appearances at such places as children's birthday parties. It fell into a state of disrepair, and was seen spewing smoke, and having other various mechanical problems. Following the Ghostbusters' return to business in 1989 after capturing the Scoleri Brothers, the Ecto-1 got an overhaul and was renamed Ecto-1a.
Believing that his colleagues did not believe him, Egon Spengler stole Ecto-1, his Proton Pack, all the Traps, and sixteen ounces of fuel isotope. This action proved to be the final nail in the coffin for the Ghostbusters and they were forced to cease operations entirely. Egon relocated to a Farmhouse in Summerville, Oklahoma. At some point, a gunner seat was added to the passenger rear.
Overview
In appearance, Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis that came to be modified for ghost hunting.
The passenger rear seat later became a gunner seat. Pushing a lever down would move the door open and against the exterior then the gunner seat extends out. The person on the seat would then have a Proton Pack to use.
Users
- Ray Stantz :
- Egon Spengler :
- Peter Venkman :
- Winston Zeddemore :
Notes
- The Ectomobile was created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis where it featured in the setting of the Ghostbusters universe.
Alternate Versions
In other media
Television
Video games
Appearances
- Ghostbusters:
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