The Ecto-1's base has a convoluted history. The A.J. Miller Company made hearses and ambulances, while the Wayne Corporation made buses. Until Wayne Corporation bought A.J. Miller. So, in 1959, Cadillac released the Miller-Meteor.
parkplusioThe tailfins that are present on the back of the Ecto-1 are one of its distinguishing characteristics. There are several vehicles with tailfins, but the Cadillac Miller-Meteor has the biggest tailfins of any vehicle.
parkplusioThe Cadillac Miller-Meteor, better known as Ecto-1, was not Dan Aykroyd's original Ghostbusters car. Instead, Ghostbusters used the 1959 Miller-Meteor was inspired by The 1975 ambulance the Ecto-1.
parkplusioStephen Dane created the Ghostbusters' proton pack, ghost trap, P.K.E. meter, and Ecto-1. Dane was miscredited in Ghostbusters. Dane's name was spelled Steven, and his title was "Hardware Consultant" rather than "Designer" or "Production Designer."
Perhaps as recognizable as Batman's renowned Batmobile is the Ecto-1. However many fans might not be aware that Ecto-1 was supposed to feature a color scheme that was identical to that of the Batmobile.
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