This Awesome Ecto-1 Replica Looks Ready For Ghostbusting

The reason is that 1959 Cadillac ambulances often sell for around $200,000 - $250,000 as they have been in high demandGhostbustersturned it into a Hollywood star. In fact, a few months ago an Ecto-1 recreation based on a 1959 Cadillac Superior Hearse sold for $220,000 at a Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas.

There are a few noticeable styling changes that distinguish the 1960 version, namely the smaller tail fins. There are also fake windows with black vinyl and chrome trim replicating the 1959 ambulance. Even though not every detail is accurate, it still looks like a faithful Ecto-1 replica and a lot of work clearly went into it.

When the car was first acquired, it was badly rusted and wasn't running. To transform it into the Ecto-1 replica you see in the video, the car was stripped back to the bare metal and repainted. A new water pump was installed as well as a new alternator, radiator, electrical fans, and batteries.

The flashing emergency lights were also rebuilt with LEDs. Sadly, we don't get to see the Ecto-1 tribute car get taken for a spin, but we do get to hear it startup. According to the YouTuber, it "runs like a champ," it "purrs like a kitten," and it "drives fantastically." In case you were wondering, this Ecto-1 is not for sale - it's already been sold to a private collector.