Ghostbusters' Ecto-1 Redesigned by German Fans to Match Original Film Appearance
The iconic Ghostbusters vehicle, Ecto-1, has undergone a redesign by German fans, bringing it closer to its original film appearance. Meanwhile, the classic car continues to make headlines and cause excitement among fans. No Ghost Germany, a group of dedicated enthusiasts, recently swapped the Mercedes S124 (W124) model used as the Ghostbusters Ecto for a Mercedes 123 (W123) Binz ambulance. This change aligns the vehicle more closely with the original 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance featured in the classic 1984 film. The Ecto-1's transformation began with Stephen Dane's designs. He created the ghost traps and proton packs, and converted the Cadillac into the Ectomobile, packing it with various gadgets. Only 400 units of the modified Cadillac Miller-Meteor were ever built. For the 2021 film, 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', the Ectomobile received an upgrade. Its power was increased to 550 hp (405 kW) by fitting it with a Corvette C6's LS3 engine. In the original 'Ghostbusters' film, Ray Stantz purchased the decommissioned ambulance for $4,800 and transformed it into the Ectomobile. Two Cadillac Miller-Meteors were used in the film: one for pre-modification scenes and another as the fully kitted-out Ecto-1. The original Ecto-1 is now on display at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, while Ecto-1A made a comeback in 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife'. The Ecto-1's original paint job was intended to be a sleek black with purple-and-white lighting effects. However, it was ultimately changed to the iconic white-and-red livery we know today. The Ghostbusters' Ectomobile, or 'Ecto-1', is undeniably one of the most iconic movie cars. During the filming of 'Ghostbusters II', the original Ecto-1's engine died on the Brooklyn Bridge, causing a significant traffic jam and fines for the production. The Ecto-1's redesign by No Ghost Germany has breathed new life into the iconic vehicle, bringing it closer to its original film appearance. Despite its age and the challenges it poses, the Ecto-1 continues to captivate fans and make its mark on popular culture.
