# Own a Piece of History: Universal Studios Ecto-1 **URL:** \ **Category:** Ghostbusters News\ **Created:** [October 5, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767 "2008-10-05T03:05:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![SamWhat](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/5e9695/32.png) [@SamWhat](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/SamWhat)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/21 "2008-10-06T16:48:58Z")
So whoever gets it, are they driving it in the parade at DragonCon next year? Hopes… I just want to stare and drool. ---
**Author:** ![RavenEffect](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@RavenEffect](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/RavenEffect)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/22 "2008-10-06T18:19:32Z")
> [@Nikorasu](#): > > I would kill for that car, and im not joking i would > > and im sure many others on this site have the same feeling as me Oh, most definitely. LOL! Damn, do I really wish I had the money to blow. It is things like this that make me wish I was rich and famous. :sigh: ---
**Author:** ![borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/borzou/32/187576_2.png) [@borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/borzou)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/23 "2008-10-07T00:26:02Z")
> [@RavenEffect](#): > > > [@Nikorasu](#): > > > > I would kill for that car, and im not joking i would > > > > and im sure many others on this site have the same feeling as me > > Oh, most definitely. LOL! Damn, do I really wish I had the money to blow. It is things like this that make me wish I was rich and famous. :sigh: I have thought of a few crazy ideas to raise $50K in a matter of a few days, but ultimately, unless I win the lottery, it wouldn’t be worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Rhapsody](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/9de0a6/32.png) [@Rhapsody](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Rhapsody)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 12:58am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/24 "2008-10-07T00:58:27Z")
> [@river\_of\_slime](#): > > I sent a link to the auction to one of the orginal USF Ghostbusters 🙂 His now a manager for show concept but his cool to talk to. I’m going to take a guess as to who you sent the link to. Michael? If so, he’s in this picture that I posted on the other USF thread. [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/TheWorldGoesRound/Theatre/GBectoetc.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/TheWorldGoesRound/Theatre/GBectoetc.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![rocknroll\_Venkman](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/90db22/32.png) [@rocknroll\_Venkman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/rocknroll_Venkman)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/25 "2008-10-08T06:03:41Z")
man that car would be so awsome to own ,wish I had the money for that would get it in a heart beat. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/USFEcto1Paul)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/26 "2008-10-08T14:55:58Z")
One of the Techs at Universal wrote me a nice email today and I posted it to the auction. They are hoping she goes to a good home as well. Paul ---
**Author:** ![USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/USFEcto1Paul)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/27 "2008-10-08T17:56:42Z")
It’s really going viral, 15,000 hits and climbing and over 250 watchers. We set a record today at [theecto1.com](http://theecto1.com) with 30 visitors at one time. Exciting! Paul ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/28 "2008-10-08T17:58:07Z")
Now if only people would Digg it! ---
**Author:** ![JediChris1138](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JediChris1138](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JediChris1138)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/29 "2008-10-08T22:03:15Z")
Better than DIGG! The car has shown up under the showbiz tab @ [http://www.fark.com](http://www.fark.com)! Plus this: [http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/07/the-ghostbusters-ecto-1-for-sale/](http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/07/the-ghostbusters-ecto-1-for-sale/) Cool, eh? ---
**Author:** ![donkey8012](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/donkey8012/32/187682_2.png) [@donkey8012](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/donkey8012)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/30 "2008-10-09T05:48:39Z")
I noticed that the high bid has changed. Someone withdrew? ---
**Author:** ![borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/borzou/32/187576_2.png) [@borzou](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/borzou)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/31 "2008-10-09T06:10:35Z")
Yeah, I guess they weren’t serious about bidding. Though, I have to admit, the price is low enough for me to try something crazy. :twisted: ---
**Author:** ![JediChris1138](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/96bed5/32.png) [@JediChris1138](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/JediChris1138)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 6:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/32 "2008-10-09T06:35:39Z")
Looks like it made it to IGN! [http://gear.ign.com/articles/917/917719p1.html](http://gear.ign.com/articles/917/917719p1.html) this is getting around!!! EDIT: Sincere apologies! Was posting on FARK and GBFANS! New link is accurate! /NOT a rick roller New link is ACCURATE! ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 8:49am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/33 "2008-10-09T08:49:26Z")
■■■■■■■ Rick Rolls, they aren’t funny! ---
**Author:** ![Kamachi](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kamachi/32/5955_2.png) [@Kamachi](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Kamachi)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/34 "2008-10-09T09:54:43Z")
> [@Kingpin](#): > > f\*\*\*\*g Rick Rolls, they aren’t funny! (Quick, we can turn this into early panto!) Oooohhh yes they are! ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/35 "2008-10-09T14:55:38Z")
Looks like the high bidder was a fake. ---
**Author:** ![USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/USFEcto1Paul)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/36 "2008-10-09T15:36:26Z")
Yeah, some people just goofing around. Paul ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/37 "2008-10-09T17:40:50Z")
Utter wankers. Suppose it’s better they pull out now then trying to pass you a rubber cheque after the auction ends. ---
**Author:** ![USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/USFEcto1Paul)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/38 "2008-10-09T21:04:14Z")
I’ve contacted all the buyers and the potential buyers have contacted me before they have bid or are going to bid to let me know they are serious. So getting rid of the dead wood was probably a good move. It made Jalopnik today, and for me personally that’s huge. > **[Jalopnik | Obsessed with the culture of cars](https://www.jalopnik.com/)** > > From cars to motorcycles, Jalopnik is your go-to site covering everything with an engine—including automotive news, buying guides, and expert commentary from our staff. Paul ---
**Author:** ![USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@USFEcto1Paul](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/USFEcto1Paul)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/39 "2008-10-09T21:07:52Z")
One more thing, Universal has contacted me about changes they want made to the auction. It’s in the capable hands of my attorney, so if the auction disappears, I will re-list it with the changes. Before you ask, they want Universal Studios in the title changed to Universal City Partners Ltd. or Universal Orlando Resort since that’s who the check was made out. Never mind the fact that I have a copy of the original title which clearly states Universal Studios Florida, semantics, you have to love it! Paul ---
**Author:** ![Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/ron_daniels/32/12_2.png) [@Ron\_Daniels](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Ron_Daniels)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2008, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767/40 "2008-10-09T23:29:50Z")
You’d be surprised how much difference that could make in the world of transactions and contracts. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/own-a-piece-of-history-universal-studios-ecto-1/22767.md?page=3)