Ecto 1 Featurette: Resurrecting the Classic Car | GHOSTBUSTERS

The #Ghostbusters wouldn't be the same without their iconic car. 🚙👻 Learn more about the Ecto-1 as it gets a tune-up!



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Suit up for classic comedy! Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service. As soon as they open their doors, their first order of business becomes saving beautiful cellist Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) and nerdy Louis Tully (Rick Moranis), who’ve inadvertently opened the gates of hell… right in their own apartment building!

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[stevenbrown]

My favorite moment driving a big rig was when I saw the BTTF Delorean pass me on I5 in California followed by the Ecto-1. I tapped the air and signaled to light it up. He lit it up and gave the sirens too. I hold that as dear to my heart as getting to see ghostbusters 2 in a drive in. The very last show before they closed.

[yellalot]

The fact that Dan Aykroyd has stories for each part and has such a technical knowledge on the Ecto-1 makes me love Ghostbusters even more than I could possibly have imagined! 😄

[Matt.Thompson.]

Thank you to the team that restored Ecto-1. We all love her so much, but seeing her with Dan wow. What a moment. Amazing. Welcome back Ecto-1.
Taken too soon; Rest in Peace Mr. Ramis. You are missed, greatly.

[MichelleLopez-gzfz]

This crew did an Amazing job restoring an iconic part of movie history. You could tell it was personal, not just another vehicle to them. Then Dan Aykroyd showing up and driving it, that was just perfect!!

[clintmcdowell]

Can not believe someone let that car get in that bad of shape. Seeing it restored makes me happy.

[rickeymitchell]

Dan looked like he was traveling back in time when he drove Ecto-1 it was a priceless moment. It sure looks a lot better than it did in the movie, yet still the same. It still evokes fond memories of a more innocent time. This car needed and deserved to be saved.

[guidoivanmendez]

Harold always delivering a speech with a smile. No matter the subject. Love the man. And Danny, of course.

[aarona]

This and the delorean has to be the most iconic movie cars of all time

[kevinhelfrich]

Ecto 1 is quite possibly the coolest vehicles ever to grace the silver screen. In my opinion, it beats out the Back to the future Delorean. It may not be as bad-ass as something the Tumbler from The Dark Night, but it's nostalgia and unique personality puts it on top.

[dimitreze]

Delorean and Ecto 1, two iconic cars.

[mr.criblet]

Magnificent work. To see Dan's look of pure joy is priceless

[phillip]

I would have lost my sh!t if I was driving along and saw Dan Aykroyd driving Ecto1 next to me.

[KRAFTWERKK]

Ecto 1 just oozes happiness and friendliness because of all these smooth shapes that vintage cars had. And the tail-fins are also adding to its retro-futuristic appeal. It really looks like a representative ride with style while being a purpose-car and not just any other standard vehicle. Just perfect for the Ghostbusters.

[FrankOldread]

I was born in 1980 and Ghostbusters is the first movie I remember watching as a kid. It was a defining part of my childhood and I was almost obsessed with the franchise. I remember being a Ghostbuster for at least three Halloweens in a row. Thank you Dan Aykroyd for helping make my childhood awesome.

[johnlloyd]

"People know it's big, but when they first see it, it's honkin' HUGE!"
Amen to that!
The stereo installation department in a store where I used to work had a replica (built on a similar Cadillac) in the installation department. It was so big, the technicians had to park it diagonally to get it in the building. It took over the whole shop until they were finished. I wish I'd had my camera.

[MagnoliClothiersLtd]

Ecto-1 and the Bluesmobile... it's no coincidence that Dan Aykroyd is behind two of the most iconic cars in film history!

[delavalmilker]

Dan's amazing knowledge about this particular model of car is one of the highlights of the video.

[kevinotoole]

Ahhhh childhood memories!!!! Ecto looks stunning, what a restoration!!! These dudes are seriously talented at what they do! RIP Egon!

[DzHarryNuttz]

Dan Aykroyd, man what a legend. My favorite character of his was Roman in the Great Outdoors. Him and John Candy together were comedic gold!

[derrickdorsey]

I was born in 82, All I wanted when I was a kid growing up was an ecto 1.... and the batmobile...and to hang out with Axel Foley and Mahoney and Hightower. The 80s were the sh*t!.