The movie Ghostbusters was a flat-out smash when it debuted in 1984, becoming the highest-grossing comedy at the time — until it was replaced by Home Alone in 1990. No doubt helping matters were all the stars attached to the flick, including Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and, of course, the Ecto-1.
That last name refers to the Ghostbusters’ original support vehicle — a modified 1959 Cadillac wagon that offered enough room for the team’s Proton Packs, Ecto Goggles, P.K.E. Meters, and Ghost Traps. Needless to say, the car cast a huge shadow
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