What is ecto-1?

Ecto-1 is a fictional vehicle from the Ghostbusters franchise. It is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance/hearse combination car. In the series, the Ghostbusters use the car to travel to their various supernatural investigations. Its design was inspired by a combination of classic Cadillac luxury and emergency vehicle functionality. Ecto-1 is equipped with various ghost-catching equipment, including a roof-mounted laser array, a siren and lights, and a proton pack storage unit. The car has become an iconic symbol of the Ghostbusters franchise and has been featured in various movies, TV shows, and video games.