What’s the status on presenting the petition to Sony?
I have been very busy recently.. but I hope to have an organized ‘pitch’ to provide them in the next week or so.
Did this ever go anywhere? Or did Sony refuse to even hear it.
I think it’s over faster than a ■■■■ in the wind…
that truly is a big shame…sorry to hear this news. But let’s hope maybe the situ changes in future.
this kinda reminds me of a story I had heard back when I was in High School about the surviving General Lee chargers. (Dukes of Hazzard)
the Founder of the Dodge Charger registry was contacted by WB some time in 1989, after he inquired about the Chargers used on the show, TDC (The Dodge Charger Registry) Was advised to start a non profit organization, and each of the 17 people (19 Chargers were left over, 17 were sold) who Bought a share of the NPO got a car once the NPO dissolved.
this way WB was free and clear from any lawsuits that could come up if someone decided to jump a house, and got hurt in the process.
the downside is, those 17 people.. waited 2 years to claim these cars while the lawyers sorted it all out..
I am sure that we will hear something hopefully soon. I would not give up hope just yet.
With this year being the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, it would be great if Sony let the fan base restore this iconic car. Even better if it is on a TV show setting… Still hoping…
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So…what was the response? I realize it’s been a while, but there was never any update of any kind. Obviously GBFans doesn’t own the car, but where is the Ecto-1A now? My assumption is some Sony warehouse though I’d love to know more.
I’m sure we all would like to know as well.
Check out a couple of photos I have of it from when I was younger.
Edit : double post. Whoops. Sorry.
So what ever happened with this after all the signatures were gathered? I’m assuming someone did get in contact with Sony, finding out that the car was moved, but did anyone find out where? Or was the car scrapped? 
The fate and location of the Ecto-1A are currently unknown it seems. If memory serves the petition ruffled a few feathers at Sony, which is why it hasn’t been followed up.
That’s a shame. =/
If Disney buys Sony’s entertainment division does that mean they get the props and set’s that can go with them? I believe Ghostbusters is under that ownership. I would love to see Ecto displayed on their back lot tour but the way they let the UFO from flight of the navigator bake under the hot Florida sun I’m kind of iffy about that.
At least 2 people know of one’s location. Troy Benjamin and Eric Reich went to where a Ecto-1a production car was stored and took archival photos and measurements then sent the information to Ian Moores for illustration when they worked on the Ectomobile book.
Between the 40 and hour mark on Cross Rip ep. 340 last October.
Really hope that soon Ecto 1A gets the same treatment as Ecto 1 in terms of restoration. It is really sad to see such an iconic movie car get treated this way.
Unfortunately I doubt there will be a restoration of Ecto-1A any time soon, if ever.
The original plan might’ve been to get both cars fixed up, but if memory serves the restoration of Ecto-1 went over budget, which was what torpedoed the restoration of the 1A. And given that the 1A isn’t the original car… And sadly, not as iconic (the 1A’s not what people think of when they think of ‘the Ghostbusters car’), and Sony currently has a car in touring condition, they probably aren’t interested in paying the cash needed to repair the other car.
I still have an ounce of hope for next year’s 30th anniversary.
Well Iif they went over budget restoring Ecto 1 it’s because they didn’t take care of it. They built 1A because E1 needed so much work. The intro of the sequel THAT’S Ecto 1 backfiring naturally, so they made 1A rather then restore the original. I really hope this gets restored. Both cars need to be on the lot or auction the thing and enough of us fans will buy it and restore it I’m sure. IF Disney purchases it I really hope they follow the suit that LFL did and keep things stored and archived for fans and cinema refrence books.