<![CDATA[Jalopnik: Ghostbusters Ecto-1]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: Ghostbusters Ecto-1]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/ghostbusters ecto-1 http://jalopnik.com/tag/ghostbusters ecto-1 <![CDATA[ ECTO-1 Gets A Sound System Upgrade In Time For SEMA ]]> In conjunction with the upcoming 25th anniversary release of the greatest ghost-hunting comedy ever, Ghostbusters, Sony has outfitted the original, fully restored ECTO-1 with an extensive Sony entertainment system packed with all manner of gadgets for SEMA. The classic Cadillac ambulance features Sony Xplod subwoofers, a DVD player, iPod adapter, Sony marine amps and speakers, an MP3 player, 10-disc CD changer and a navigation system. It all seems like a bit of overkill considering the only thing that'll ever get played in there is Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters theme song with the DVD running in the background. Complete details below the fold.

Something Strange in the Neighborhood
As a tribute to the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the original theatrical release of the blockbuster film “Ghostbusters,” the original ECTO-1 vehicle used in the 1984 movie will be on display.

Recently restored at Cinema Vehicle Services in North Hollywood, Calif., the ECTO-1 has been fully upgraded with Sony Xplod gear. The “ectomobile” features Sony’s slim series subwoofers, a DVD A/V system, iPod adapter, and Sony marine amps and speakers. It also has a Sony MP3 player, 10-disc CD changer and NV-U83T navigation system installed.

“A classic piece of film history, the ECTO-1 is truly one of a kind,” Kahn said. “The vehicle is perfect for showcasing all that we have to offer in mobile A/V, as no other manufacturer can bring the excitement of new technology and a blockbuster film to SEMA like Sony can.”

The ECTO-1, Sony’s Hip Hop Live tour truck and nine additional custom models can all be found at the company’s outdoor feature car booth #72005.

[Source: Sony]

]]> Jalopnik-5076070 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:45:00 EST Ben Wojdyla http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5076070&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters (and the ECTO-1) ]]> We were incredulous to find in our long an illustrious history, there has been nary a whisper of the Ghostbuster's iconic ambulance turned phantasm fighting mega wagon, the Ecto-1. Considering that, what better opportunity to feature it than on Maximum Wagon Day? Yes, running around the house as a kid pretending to be "going on calls" and mimicking the siren of the Ecto-1 may not have gone over well, but it sure was fun, and evidence of early onset car nerd. The original car is currently up for sale over at Hemmings for a cool $150 grand but that's a small price to pay to get everybody who ever sees asking "Who called you - the Ghostbusters?"

]]> Jalopnik-358822 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:20:00 EST Ben Wojdyla http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=358822&view=rss&microfeed=true