Cinematic Icons on Wheels
While talking about cars that changed the world, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention movie cars. When we discuss movie cars, a few come to mind: the DeLorean from Back to the Future, the Volkswagen Beetle known as Herbie, and the most famous Cadillac ambulance in the world, the car we know as ECTO-1.
Spotlight on ECTO-1: The Ghostbusters’ Legendary Ride
ECTO-1 is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance-hearse combination. It was built by Stephen Dane. He’s the creative genius not only behind the Ecto-1 but also the designer of the proton packs and ghost traps. You may have also seen some of his work in Star Trek or one of my personal favorites of the ’80s, Real Genius.
The Timeless Impact of Movie Cars: A Personal Reflection
With the recent release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, I thought it was time to do the first movie car post. These cinematic vehicles have an undeniable impact, weaving their way into our hearts and memories. I’ve often said that if the DeLorean had been able to hang on for just a couple more years, or if Back to the Future had come a bit earlier, John DeLorean’s dream might have been fully realized, but that’s a story for another time, which will come soon now that I’m talking about it…
Nostalgia and New Beginnings: Embracing the Ghostbusters Relaunch
So, we love movie cars and the nostalgia they bring. With this new relaunch of the movie, the first question I had was whether they used the original car or built a new one. The little kid in me was a bit happy to learn that the original ECTO-1 was actually used in the new films; not sure why, but it does make it a bit better. I know many folks tend to dislike reboots and remakes and they catch a lot of criticism, but personally, I love them, especially when they are well done; I have not a single issue with continuing a great story. So, for me, the new films have been a success. I love being able to bring my 9-year-old daughter into a new generation of Ghostbusters films with the original ’59 Caddy that is ECTO-1.
