Buying A GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1 At Auction Isn't Easy...

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • In this video, i go to the Houston MECUM auction to inspect and bid on a BEAUTIFUL 1959 cadillac hearse GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-1 replica, or more specifically an ecto-1a from Ghostbusters 2!!! how does it go? idk lol watch da video!
    As always, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
    #ghostbusters #ghostbustersafterlife #ecto1 #ecto1a #hearse #classiccars #moviecars #mecum #rare #protonpack #fandom #haunted #batmobile #delorean #timemachine #deloreantimemachine

Komentáře • 178

  • @corneliusjames4312
    @corneliusjames4312 Před 2 lety +23

    Ahh so glad this video is up. I'm so jealous of you haha. This video fixed my itch for content from you. Keep up the up the work my friend!

  • @scwaty180
    @scwaty180 Před 9 měsíci +25

    They probably would have had a higher bid if they turned on the roof lights during the sale

  • @SpaceWizardCosplay
    @SpaceWizardCosplay Před 2 lety +77

    The Ecto-1 mainly used in GB: Afterlife is the original Ecto-1A complete with real rust, they just converted it back to look like the original 1984 Ecto-1, just with a few mods.

    • @gerv55
      @gerv55 Před 2 lety +6

      Yup, some stuff like the propello ray light doesnt work, and the 2 front round lights stay on constantly instead of pulsing on and off. Some oversights for sure.

    • @SpaceWizardCosplay
      @SpaceWizardCosplay Před 2 lety +5

      @@gerv55 That's true, like I mentioned - albeit with some minor modifications. The cars are 70+ years old and some, if not all parts, are hard to come by nowadays. :)

    • @BrokenInside365
      @BrokenInside365 Před rokem +9

      Seriously? I didn't know that.
      That's complete disrespect to the Ecto 1a. How they gonna do the 1a like that?
      I love the Ecto 1, I just wish the Ecto 1a got the same love as the Ecto 1.

    • @SpaceWizardCosplay
      @SpaceWizardCosplay Před rokem +4

      @@BrokenInside365 - Yes, it was confiremd that the original Ecto 1-A was used for the Afterlife Ecto 1 - and it will be used again for the next GB movie (Afterlife sequel) which is slated to release December next year.
      (It was officially confirmed at Ecto Fest this past June by director Jason
      Reitman)

    • @jacksondowns5554
      @jacksondowns5554 Před rokem +3

      Am I the only one who wanted the 1a back to its gb 2 look and not a rusty echo 1

  • @JoshuaModerwell
    @JoshuaModerwell Před 2 lety +16

    I am aware that 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Futura Duplex cars aren't easy to come by nowadays, but if I were fortunate to come across one in good condition on the outside and inside a little rusted that someone wanted to sell at a fair reasonable price, I would definitely buy it, take it off of their hands and convert it into my very own film-accurate replica of the Ecto-1A down to the last detail and I would use the Haynes Ecto-1 Owner's Workshop Manual to have something to go by.

  • @mamorutoriyama
    @mamorutoriyama Před rokem +9

    Ecto and Delorean sold for more than my house, haha, that's wild~ The delorean is a killer replica though, As someone who actually worked on the multiple replicas we had at Universal, The detail is there~ and appreciated~

  • @pyrotechc3h8
    @pyrotechc3h8 Před 2 lety +19

    Moral of the story, if you really want to win an auction, go in person!

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety +4

      Exactly! Or buy directly and save the hassle!

  • @CraigCChen
    @CraigCChen Před rokem +9

    It's no surprise how much it got sold. It cost around that much, sometimes more.

  • @robbiegirosky9687
    @robbiegirosky9687 Před 8 měsíci +3

    everyone looking at Herbie:👀 me looking at the Dodge Daytona in the background 🤩

  • @smartsvloges9364
    @smartsvloges9364 Před 2 lety +8

    One day I'll own one

  • @AlbanyHermes
    @AlbanyHermes Před 2 lety +7

    A car guy who likes ghostbusters? Instant subscribe

  • @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621
    @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Před 2 lety +10

    5:32 😂 why dose it look so funny to see the 1A being pushed?? But I'm also not really a fan of all the bright colours that their set has tbh... (I like Barrett Jackson's mostly black set better, as you can actually concentrate on the cars themselves - especially with something as much colour as the 1A, it's colours kind of clashed with the sets bright yellows and reds) It was also funny how they pushed the mystery machine so they weren't in the shot

  • @txoptimusbob
    @txoptimusbob Před 2 lety +5

    I just saw that one sold. Cool that you bought it

  • @curtbuie4411
    @curtbuie4411 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Pretty awesome. Hopefully he gets the correct siren effect and gets the roof rack completed. The missing satellite, ect. The two bright flashing air strip lights just under the grill. Awesome tho.

  • @buzuxi
    @buzuxi Před rokem +5

    Seems the new owner got a deal then. If Mecum we're organized the bidding could have gone to 250k!

  • @NY_7
    @NY_7 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The ECTO-1A is a thing of beauty.

  • @williamtynan6484
    @williamtynan6484 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Crew on Movie #1 & 2 said it was a nightmare to deal with, Flat bedded always and towed in many shots … If it had good memories Dan Akroyd would have snapped it up

  • @AnnoyingCartoons8435
    @AnnoyingCartoons8435 Před 2 lety +4

    One thing they could fix was the back bumper cuz it's different from the movie

  • @JS-oi5jt
    @JS-oi5jt Před 4 měsíci +2

    14:51 sure ok.. lol cool story. sounds like he just lost it. I want to hear the phone records.

  • @disturbed250
    @disturbed250 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Glad I've found this vid... and channel! Always liked the 2nd one better, maybe due to the more modern light bars lol

  • @michaelderenne9838
    @michaelderenne9838 Před 8 měsíci +1

    That batmobile damn

  • @ghostcodybatman6915
    @ghostcodybatman6915 Před 2 lety +2

    I really want to start crap about all the technical stuff..but in the end I'm just jelious ha ha good buy homie congrats

  • @justinharper2307
    @justinharper2307 Před 2 lety +2

    slimershomie, video title: ecto 1a lights and siren running at night. Upload: may 2008 at minute 2:12 same 6 speakers in rear, leather bucket seats w/ red racing seatbelt !

  • @vaccumsealed
    @vaccumsealed Před 4 měsíci

    Favoritism at its best. Im a collector of things myself, and ive been screwed over so many times as favoritism plays its part among those who rub elbows with the right people

  • @karrietwitchell7069
    @karrietwitchell7069 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Give me that car now!

  • @TheKurtsPlaceChannel
    @TheKurtsPlaceChannel Před 9 měsíci

    Always love all your videos and the narration is perfect too. Thanks for posting this.

  • @johnnyredd360
    @johnnyredd360 Před 2 lety +3

    Dude that's so cool

  • @roballen6595
    @roballen6595 Před 4 měsíci

    '''You can't park that here!'' Brilliant ;-)

  • @blurrlightt
    @blurrlightt Před 2 lety +1

    with the beat over the auctioneer it really sounds like hes rapping..

  • @Justrandomvideos-2023
    @Justrandomvideos-2023 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thats awesome I always wanted a ecto1-A but never had the money or place to put it that car bidding place likes to screw the bidders for sure

  • @elijahthekid_
    @elijahthekid_ Před 2 lety +2

    Dude I really want one of those packs they look so cool!

  • @v509-cassiopeiae3
    @v509-cassiopeiae3 Před 4 měsíci

    Incredible. The whole Ecto 1A messed up because of the red in the stripe at the top. In the original it is orange. They can keep this. I don't want to anymore.

  • @user-em5cj8le4d
    @user-em5cj8le4d Před 4 měsíci

    that sales man sang to the money rithm.

  • @pferreira1983
    @pferreira1983 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Needs some extra touches to make it look like the movie car but not a bad replica.

  • @dcarder04
    @dcarder04 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Omg that was the echo 1 I got to ride in at oklahoma

  • @Coastiestevie
    @Coastiestevie Před 2 lety +6

    We were actually going to look into Mecum but I’m glad you warned us about them. Hey do you have any contact information? I’m actually looking at either acquiring or building an Ecto for my startup company in Houston and need some tips if you have any

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety +3

      I recommend checking out the hearse and professional car groups online, and setting autotempest search alerts if you can! I found my 1962 hearse on autotempest, an ebay listing from a wholesaler

    • @Coastiestevie
      @Coastiestevie Před 2 lety +1

      @@DYFEA That's actually a great idea, thanks so much for the tips!

    • @trainlover123trainsrock
      @trainlover123trainsrock Před rokem

      @@DYFEA So the lights work, but the LED advertisement boards don't?

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před rokem

      @@trainlover123trainsrock they do now, but the whole car is 1990s analog tech so they had to rewire it when they got it home. It works now though

    • @trainlover123trainsrock
      @trainlover123trainsrock Před rokem

      @@DYFEA I'd love to see what it looks like now. You should pay it a visit. Show off the LED signs. I've always wanted to see what appears on them. I know a couple of the words that appear from the film, but not sure if i got them all.

  • @JacobHGamez
    @JacobHGamez Před rokem +2

    I prefer the gb1 Ecto 1 so if I was to buy one, it would be the gb1 Ecto

    • @JacobHGamez
      @JacobHGamez Před rokem +1

      Thanks for liking my comment! Also in your next video can you please give my channel a shout out, my channel is starting to grow and it would mean a lot.

  • @slepey_
    @slepey_ Před 2 lety +4

    They had a DeLorean Time Machine too??

  • @zadamahri
    @zadamahri Před 4 měsíci

    Oh my lord that walk up to it had my heart all stupid.
    Damn, Gurl.

  • @JOHNSMITH-dc6lr
    @JOHNSMITH-dc6lr Před rokem

    I have 2 red OPTIMA batts for my 96 Caprice wagon ecto3 replica 1A powering everything u c on urs but MORE!!! 4 corner clear strobes, 1 head light wig wag, underglow, in cab glow, Fenix siren, 2 MX7000 code 3 multi color plus ARROWSTIX which require alot more pwr then the xl florce, the Whelen 9000, unity spotlights, 3 show cameras, cb+amplifier, tv, msg boards n center rotator, now the msg boards I have spliced w the center rotator which required a minimum 1k inverter sadly only lasts 30s bc all the lights at the same time the boards just scramble, ALOTTTTTTTTT OF PWR!

  • @fwaurorakev
    @fwaurorakev Před 2 lety +3

    Yup this is the car I seen heading north on i25 in Colorado around two days ago at 2am. Super cool.

  • @halolegend1172
    @halolegend1172 Před 2 lety +6

    Well the guy announced it as the Ecto 1. The fact that he didn't announce it correctly is pretty sad. There are significant differences between the two, and professionals should know the difference. The fact that you got it is awesome.The Ecto 1A is way better than the Ecto 1. I live in VA and i'm 18, and my life goal is to create the ecto 1A myself. You buying such a beautiful car gives me hope. Great job, it looks great, and if you ever come across a 1959-64 Cadillac Hearse that you don't want, hit me up. Great find!

    • @clayrauch9718
      @clayrauch9718 Před 2 lety +4

      You must be young to say the Ecto -1A is better than the original.

    • @halolegend1172
      @halolegend1172 Před 2 lety +2

      @@clayrauch9718 Um, no. The lights are more vibrant, Bill board sponsoring them, stripped paint job, it's all so hilarious but awesome. It definitely looks like something Ray stanz would make to attract attention, and fits the feel of sponsoring. The ecto 1 is better practically in every way, but the ecto 1a will always be my favorite for how silly/awesome it is.

    • @stewiegriffin4
      @stewiegriffin4 Před 2 lety

      @@halolegend1172 i love how top heavy it looks!

    • @gerv55
      @gerv55 Před 2 lety +2

      @@halolegend1172 Too over the top in my opinion, its like the design brief was along the lines of "glue as many lights to it as possible". It just feels overly cartooney compared to ecto 1, i mean whats the story with all the multicoloured lights? Blue and red made it feel a bit more grounded vs it looking like a rolling disco setup.

    • @tommytomtomt
      @tommytomtomt Před rokem

      Ecto1a is a gay Christmas 🎄

  • @squewe3
    @squewe3 Před 8 měsíci

    5:47 Omg a Delorean this Dealership is very cool it's have all things you want!

  • @denist145gaming5
    @denist145gaming5 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I would have bin sick if the were back fore hire sign on the top worked also is it me or is the big antenna on the roof is missing

  • @rayinpau.s.a.6351
    @rayinpau.s.a.6351 Před 11 měsíci

    He said Jiminey Christmas ! LOL.

  • @CapsizedCloud
    @CapsizedCloud Před 4 měsíci

    A Herbie for $17K? Lucky bastard.

  • @vernfreeman
    @vernfreeman Před 2 lety +2

    your friend needs to get a hold of Bob Mosley at Bob's prop shop he does extra one replicas Jordan time machine is A-Team Van Scooby-Doo van you can even make you a kid from Knight Rider

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety

      Yes we know Bob! My friend already has a new lead on a moviecar!

  • @trainsplanesandotherthings5187

    So many cool movie cars..

  • @TUUK2006
    @TUUK2006 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Maybe I'm jaded by the internet, but I doubt anyone you knew bid, i don't think there was ever any "buddy" nor to I believe the whole story.

  • @thomaspierce9313
    @thomaspierce9313 Před 4 měsíci

    this ecto is nice but nothing can bet the blue light ecto from the first movie.

  • @CATZ0N-THUNDER
    @CATZ0N-THUNDER Před 4 měsíci

    bro really said a barn find when he saw the chevelle 😂

  • @wolfattack402000
    @wolfattack402000 Před rokem +2

    Mecum is an unprofessional sham!

  • @RoosterMontgomery
    @RoosterMontgomery Před 4 měsíci

    For that price, the car should be 100% screen-accurate regarding props and the vehicle's mechanical/cosmetic condition.

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 4 měsíci

      95 percent accurate is pretty good!

  • @CzoellerEVLS
    @CzoellerEVLS Před 2 měsíci

    Wrong grill light, wrong strobe bar, wrong red beacon on top, wrong siren, wrong rear arrow.

  • @Nosurrender0
    @Nosurrender0 Před 4 měsíci

    How could customer service rep not bid on all three…
    I hate that feeling…. It passes tho…

  • @YakSquad
    @YakSquad Před 6 měsíci

    After the cars leave mecum the cars leave a blood line on the floor. Most cars are slapped together.

  • @mrpickles181
    @mrpickles181 Před 4 měsíci

    this was the ecto 1-a. bet actual actual 1 would go for way more

  • @cmd062
    @cmd062 Před rokem +1

    It's Ecto-1A and the inaccuracies of this build are disappointing since Ecto-1A is IMO better than Ecto-1.

  • @GhostbustersFrozenEmpire2024

    Do you own it?

  • @MattyMatt80
    @MattyMatt80 Před 5 měsíci

    Surprised they didn’t bother to cover up the echo one?! I would hate to see that beautiful time piece get damaged on its journey home.

  • @cloudlantern
    @cloudlantern Před 4 měsíci

    if i bought the mystery machine i will regret for not saving for a ecto 1 (new video of my own ecto 1 radford at 2 weeks in may!!

  • @patofachero9114
    @patofachero9114 Před rokem +1

    24:27 ghostbusters scene

  • @jatotheredschannel4708
    @jatotheredschannel4708 Před 4 měsíci

    4:20 how much did that blue Chevy pickup sell for cause I have one and I’m curious

  • @FutureRailProductions
    @FutureRailProductions Před 24 dny

    I would have bought the Herbie replica.

  • @captainsteverogers4145
    @captainsteverogers4145 Před 9 měsíci

    I think some of these movie vehicles came from a car musuem in auburn Indiana.

  • @user-ce6rf8bt5d
    @user-ce6rf8bt5d Před 4 měsíci

    On 5:53, is called the Scooby-Doos The Mystery machine not The Flinstones.

  • @user-jc7cg6ip2j
    @user-jc7cg6ip2j Před 9 měsíci

    dude hes liveing my dream

  • @thequietestengine
    @thequietestengine Před 2 lety +3

    aaaah so YOU didnt get it, heck of a late april fool's joke but I like it ;)

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah it was a bit dastardly of me 😂😂 still, no one else got this up close experience with the car so it wasn't TOTAL cluckbait

    • @thequietestengine
      @thequietestengine Před 2 lety +1

      @@DYFEA No harm no foul, dude! I loved to see it, nice to see someone even MADE an Ecto 1A, I dont see many of those as they favor the classic look.
      Also old Wreckto-1 might be a parts car, but I'm still pushing for that red 'The Ambulance' paintjob just to see the old boy get some TLC ;P You just watch, it'll be some red paint with a white cross and 'EMERGENCY' written over the headlights, then using the engine to train yourself up to keep the Wreckto-2 running, and then 'well I havent got anything for Ecto so I'll tinker a bit more' and you'll see XP

    • @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621
      @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Před 2 lety

      @@thequietestengine 🤣

    • @thequietestengine
      @thequietestengine Před 2 lety +1

      @@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 I cant see that emoji, sadly

    • @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621
      @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Před 2 lety

      @@thequietestengine what kind of a phone do you have? Mine's a galaxy s9. Dose it come up as "obj"?

  • @mallard_streamer3508
    @mallard_streamer3508 Před 2 lety +1

    Poor herbie

  • @fish_sticks_the_cat
    @fish_sticks_the_cat Před rokem +1

    so did you get it???

  • @fwaurorakev
    @fwaurorakev Před 2 lety +2

    I just seen this car on i25 in Colorado?

  • @karrietwitchell7069
    @karrietwitchell7069 Před 11 měsíci

    I love Ghostbusters, but I’m scared to watch it

  • @truckertae9725
    @truckertae9725 Před rokem

    The siren is the Dukes Of Hazzard TV Series siren

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 Před 9 měsíci

    Thats insane

  • @JOHNSMITH-dc6lr
    @JOHNSMITH-dc6lr Před rokem

    How many assuming GELL Batts u have, I have only 2 and still don't last for my 1a but I have more then this boat, ground lights, corner strobes, head light wigwags, neon cab glow

  • @EddieGraphicDesigner
    @EddieGraphicDesigner Před 11 měsíci

    The red rear bumper is missing under the door

  • @Hugolovesyou17
    @Hugolovesyou17 Před rokem +1

    Bro. You gotta be rich to do these auctions...

  • @lucasrem
    @lucasrem Před 4 měsíci

    You can now !

  • @victoriadelossantos1993
    @victoriadelossantos1993 Před 3 měsíci

    How much it cost

  • @victoriadelossantos1993
    @victoriadelossantos1993 Před 3 měsíci

    How much for it?

  • @Hellseeker1
    @Hellseeker1 Před 7 měsíci

    Don't pay a jokester to bid for ya is the lesson here.

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 7 měsíci

      i said the aspiring owner was bidding for himself on the phone

  • @YaBoyKels1
    @YaBoyKels1 Před rokem

    5:09 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @user-kg6gr9fw2l
    @user-kg6gr9fw2l Před 5 měsíci +1

    cazafantasmas 2

  • @ericmadsen7470
    @ericmadsen7470 Před 7 měsíci

    HREBIE should have gone for at least 30k.

  • @prod.seabass5803
    @prod.seabass5803 Před 2 lety +1

    Booger welded lol, thx for usin my beats boss

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety +1

      As always, how could I not??? 😂

  • @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621
    @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Před 2 lety +1

    But I thought you just delivered it to the new new owner??

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety +1

      👀👀👀

    • @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621
      @aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Před 2 lety

      @@DYFEA I hope some day that your able to film the car when the new owner has finshed rebuilding it! Kind of like the videos you did with ecto tx!

  • @tubbyt6318
    @tubbyt6318 Před 2 lety

    Lucky he got three and I can’t find one

  • @dcarder04
    @dcarder04 Před 4 měsíci

    Take care of it

  • @christianlunderman6034
    @christianlunderman6034 Před 4 měsíci

    the cars are already pre-sold .. the auctions just a show

  • @nickjeffrey8050
    @nickjeffrey8050 Před 4 měsíci

    You paid £210,000 for that 😂😂😂😂

  • @wabbitpoop
    @wabbitpoop Před 2 lety +4

    People with more money than brains

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 2 lety +3

      Where's your ecto1 replica then 😂

  • @user-zt9mb8gr4q
    @user-zt9mb8gr4q Před 9 měsíci

    It’s the Ecto 1A

  • @ReisenderBecauseOfLuv
    @ReisenderBecauseOfLuv Před 7 měsíci

    If i had money.. i would have taken first the a team van, then the little mystery machine, and third the . No! Only ecto 1. Not the second one. No
    I have to like my car(s). I never watch 1 2 ,3 4 . First trial is mostly the best
    . Trials to refresh i don't like!

  • @bedixon1
    @bedixon1 Před 4 měsíci

    $220,000 are you crazy?

  • @darion27
    @darion27 Před 7 měsíci

    You almost blurred him out completely 🙄

  • @djflaminco
    @djflaminco Před rokem

    Like car like ghostbusters

  • @sportosp-0158
    @sportosp-0158 Před 11 měsíci

    What do you mean you can't see the floor or "get an eye on it" because it is coated so much... Dude. if there wasn't a floor, how would they have coated it. Also none of that coating bonds to rust anyway. So, there's no way there wouldn't be a floor or that it would be in such poor condition that you'd have to worry.

    • @DYFEA
      @DYFEA  Před 11 měsíci

      That type of coating can act like a bag and contain any moisture that gets under it if it's done wrong, and when it's caked on it can be hard to tell if it's happening or not. But the cars very clean so hard to imagine it was done poorly

  • @jaymontange8260
    @jaymontange8260 Před 2 lety

    Not a 69 chevelle you can see winglet windows from distance.

  • @nathanharrellyoutube
    @nathanharrellyoutube Před 4 měsíci

    Well obviously since they only made 100 of them………

  • @RobertMoseley
    @RobertMoseley Před 2 lety +4

    I sent you a PM on Facebook, I know the original owners of these cars, I might be able to help you and your friend.

    • @Spinonk
      @Spinonk Před 2 lety +3

      OMG VIDEO BOB I LOVE UR VIDS

  • @user-yg7gz1gv3p
    @user-yg7gz1gv3p Před 2 měsíci

    Ecto-1