Remember the days when you would head to the local arcade and spend hours in front of a pinball machine, endlessly pressing those two buttons on either side, aiming for the high score? Sadly, pinball machines aren't as popular as they once were, but if you yearn for the nostalgia of silver balls bouncing off bumpers, there's an incredible retro pinball machine up for auction soon.
Bonhams is hosting an auction in Knokke-Heist, Le Zoute, France on October 6, featuring this fully restored Indianapolis 500 pinball machine. Estimates suggest it could fetch anywhere from $6,700 to $10,000, with no reserve price. This pinball machine was built by Bally in 1995. Bally, which started making pinball machines as Ballyhoo back in 1932, is still around today, though it's more focused on sports entertainment now.
The game features the voice of long-time IMS announcer Tom Carnegie, and it measures 70.1 inches high, 55.1 inches long, and 29.5 inches wide. So, start clearing space in your man cave now. The Internet Pinball Database—yes, it's a real thing—rates it with a 'Fun Rating' of 7.9 out of 10.
While the auction doesn't specify who restored this vintage machine or when, the listing suggests it's in pristine, working condition. It boasts retro IndyCar graphics along the sides, a miniature scale-model IndyCar under the glass, and fully restored artwork inside the machine, with an IndyCar trophy prominently displayed. It's truly amazing, and you definitely need it.
