| For the myth in other GTA games, see Ghost Cars. |
Ghost Cars are one of the most popular myths in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is also one of the first of the myths that have been proven to be real.
Description[]
In the game, there are two variants of the Glendale car and Sadler pickup truck, respectively called "glenshit" and "sadlshit" in the game's internal files. These vehicles differ from their normal models because all of its body panels, bumpers, and doors are dented. The damages cannot be repaired by visiting Pay 'n' Spray or by using cheats, because the "damage" is actually a part of the car's model. These damaged cars are nicknamed "beaters" by players.
A pair of beater Glendales that spawn in the woods of Back O' Beyond are known to move on their own. They spawn on the side of a steep hill and slide to the bottom of the hill as soon as they spawn, making it appear as if they are driving by themselves. This phenomenon can be witnessed at any time in the location in Back O' Beyond. It is unknown if the cars were just an oversight, or if game developers implemented this on purpose. The exact location where these cars spawn is in Back O' Beyond, just south of a rock formation shaped like two horseshoes on the map.
Many fan-made videos show the cars whirring to life with their lights turning on and attempting to run down the player. While this happens, the car is immune to damage, and will not stop unless the player is killed. No evidence that supports these videos' validity has ever been found.
The beater Sadlers have also been linked to the Epsilon Program. According to the cult's website, a prospective member must search for a "red truck with a dented fender" before they can join the cult. Because of the Red Truck connection, several fixed spawn points of Sadlers, Waltons, and Bobcats have also been called ghost cars by fans, although this refers to their seeming abandonment and is unrelated to the beaters.
There is a glitch on some PS2 versions of the game, where the ghost car that "rolls" down the hill spawns incorrectly, right through a tree. If this occurs, the driving wheels can be witnessed spinning on the ground silently, while the car remains stuck in place.
Vigilante Side Mission[]
Sometimes, players might see the beater vehicles being used by criminals in the Vigilante side mission. This has no significance to the myth, as the side mission pulls the criminal's pedestrian and vehicle models at random.
List of Ghost Cars[]
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The famous Ghost Car that moves on its own at the "horseshoe" rock formation. |
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At a home owned by CJ's girlfriend Helena. |
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Only appears during the mission Are You Going To San Fierro?. Always spawns with a red paint job. |
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An abandoned Bobcat always spawns at the entrance of the mass grave. |
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Video Investigation[]
Trivia[]
- The Ghost Cars myth could likely be based on the movie Christine, the red Plymouth Fury featured in the film bears a similar resemblance to the Glendale.