These are just some of the cars we think are actually so iconic they deserve their own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Sure, Chevy claims it has been featured in at least one film every year since 1960, but we can't think of any that you could genuinely describe as iconic unless it's featured as transport for a president. The Miller Meteor Sentinel 1959 Cadillac Ambulance. That got us thinking as the Suburban doesn't spring to mind as a movie vehicle icon. The Ectomobile, or Ecto-1 is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Sentinel limo-style endloader combination car (ambulance conversion) used in the 1984 film Ghostbusters and other Ghostbusters fiction. It wasn't until the end of 2019 that the Chevrolet Suburban became the first vehicle to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sometimes, the cars became as iconic as the star of the movie or the role they played like James Bond and his Aston Martin DB5 or the Duke boys and their Dodge Charger. Movies started to popularize specific makes and models by integrating them into the plot or making them part of a character's persona. Cars were carefully chosen to go with the character that drove them, and sometimes became characters of their own. Looking for a 1959 Cadillac for sale See all new and historic listings for used 1959 Cadillac at Hearses for sale right now. The limo engine was rebuilt back in the day and also ran well when parked.Once cars became a cultural symbol of freedom and expression, they quickly became important symbols in movies. (NOTE: 59 Limo also available which is ready for restoration OR if using for parts, has a good windshield. The Ectomobile (also called the Ecto-1) is an iconic limo-style end loader combination car that just about every Gen X can identify from a mile away. Based on Ray's description after he buys it, sounds like it had a front disk conversion at some point. 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse by That Hartford Guy, on Flickr: maxman 15:33. There is a small crack in the windshield and 2 of the flat glasses have large cracks. Here's an original 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor hearse for sale: Link to '' valiant1962 23:32. In todays video I give detailed tour of the 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor ECTO-1 Ghostbusters Movie Car showing the exterior, engine and interior. The car rolls very well which we discovered when we needed to move it down a steep hill a couple of weeks ago!! There is minor sheet metal rust and in some spots is does go through, mainly at the bottoms of some of the doors and the driver compartment.Įngine is stuck but should run with a little work as it ran very well when parked. There is no place in the firewall for an air conditioning system.) The rear interior is a blank canvas for you to work with. The body is ready to be sanded primed the panels aligned and then painted. The body is solid and complete and all the rust repair has been done on the car. (By the way, the car was not manufactured with a/c. This is a good solid rust free project car. All electric parts worked when the car was parked, and the breather was in place the entire time. May need paint but patina shows how original and solid the car is. All doors and the hood open and close easily. '' THE HOLIEST OF GRAILS'' Ultra rare radio delete, passengers did not mind, original mohair interior, rebuilt transmission, power steering and brakes. The 4 original hubcaps ARE THERE although not shown in the photographs or video. The floor boards in the front are pretty much gone, but the body is sound. The original vehicle design was the creation of Steven Dane, credited as a Hardware Consultant in the credits. You will be able to see the original fabrics that were used (even the curtains!) and use the old pieces for the patterns. Rear (original) The Ectomobile, or Ecto-1 is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Sentinel limo-style endloader combination car (ambulance conversion) used in the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Replacing the interior will be fairly easy since it is all still there (although in BAD condition). This car is in original complete condition. After I got it I drove it for a short while but due to having several other vehicles the insurance was killing me so I drove it to a spot on my land where it sat for the next 18 years! I'd always hoped to restore it, but I've finally reconciled myself to the fact that I'm not going to do it.SO I am now passing this very rare car on to someone who will actually do the work! I purchased this 1959 M & M Futura Cadillac hearse in 1987 from a small funeral home in Hodgenville, Kentucky called Brownfield Funeral Home. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code 1959 Cadillac Hearse or Ambulance M&M M & M
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