I'll play.

Atlantis - not in great condition but popular at the moment. $900.

Hit the Deck. Better condition - $1400.

Condition is everything as CQ HTD's can go for $2500.

Run!, don't walk for this one-
ebay.com link: Magic clock pinball machine

rare and in nice condition for a great price! plus the funky unique cabinet!

Done! Thank you very much!

Ooh, nice example for the money. I personally love those mod cabs. Congrats.
Alex

Thanks Alex, now I have a place to set my beer. When I saw it was in Oceanside, I had no choice. I'm heading down that way this weekend anyway to pick up my daughter.

right? even comes with a cigarette holder as well! Enjoy! Glad someone local on Pinside got it!

It looked so nice, and it is so close, I didn't even hesitate to read the fine print! -

1960 Bally Williams magic clock Pinball machine

Very rare

good condition

Set-up for home use but complete with coin slots

stored for 30 plus years

Well maintained during times of use

Sold as is but full refund if not satisfied at time of pick-up.

Sounds like a win! Definitely a no lose.

Will do! It has a moving target, and wheels! Not sure if those are original, but may come in handy.
I've never seen one of these before. Does anybody know how many they made?

There's currently a Darts pinball on CL that has the same cabinet style...but that's where the similarities end.

fortwayne.craigslist.org link

It looks like the "Magic Clock" has better stood the test of time.

Yes, very much so! Congrats on your new acquisition.

I'm so excited! A lot of the furniture in the house I grew up in had legs just like that machine! Some of which are still there.

Not many I would guess! Pinball Owners shows 2. One in Sweden, one in Norway.

Great pick up and low price and scores 9 on IPBD but only 3 ratings.

Yes, I've been searching for info, and even who designed it seems to be in question. But rarer still would be Bally's 1965 Magic Clock, which by my best guess is listed in error on ipdb.

Wow, nice pickup O-din! Sweet looking!

Williams made 10 games in 1960-1961 with the cool mid-century modern cabinet. Rob Berk has all of them apparently. Russ Snyder (Pinrescue) had a beautiful Music Man but may have sold it. It is one of the few Williams games with the disappearing jet bumper.

Here's the list:
Black Jack
Bo Bo
Caravelle
Darts
Highways
Hollywood
Jungle
Magic Clock
Music Man
Viking

Alex

I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for a nice "Jungle" if one just happens to pop up for sale local, but with the finds I've had in the last couple weeks, that will either not happen for a while or could happen next hour.

I noticed some of those modern cabinet designs use light up numbers like the older wood rails, and Magic clock has score reels. That must have been when Williams made the transition, from what I can tell.

They went back and forth for awhile. I have a 1960 Williams Serenade (woodrail with score reels) sitting next to my 1960 Williams Jungle (dinette legs and lighted scoring). It's neat to see that beautiful wood rail style ball arch still in the mod cabinet though. It was definitely a transition period.
Alex

Another interesting note on Magic Clock. The IPDB states it was Harry Mabs last design before his retirement. Pretty neat piece of pinball history considering he is the the guy that is credited with inventing the flipper.
Alex

It say's it is also the first game with a moving target. State of the art!

ooooo... another nice score o-din... you are on a good little run here...

neither one has hit the reserve yet... currently 405 on the atlantis... i'm curious to see what the reserve is on it...

<keeps reminding himself that arkansas is WAY too far to go get a pin>

i always have wondered why people bothered bidding 100 dollars on something like this... it would seem rather pointless...

I think it's time I leave some of the action to you guys, but my friend told me last night that I was now the official ruler of the "Some nice looking EM classics just showed up on........" threads.

nah, you gotta strike while the iron is hot... although if i was you, i'd go buy a few lottery tickets as well....

plus california is a heckuva long drive from new jersey... so you aren't depriving me, anyway...

You got that right! And no shortage of EM classics on either coast. One thing I mentioned before is that when I was growing up, I saw a lot more Ballys and Williams out here than Gottliebs, and the same seems to be holding true at the present time. And although I agree with most that Gottlieb made the higher quality units, the other two were no slouches in the gameplay department, and in many cases showcased superior artwork. Just my humble opinion.

There seems to be a huge shortage here on the Missouri River Coast!! Unless you think an Old Chicago is worth $2600......at a pawn shop.

At least you have your health!

Atlantis has really over taken HTD, I think it is a more known game and much better gameplay, though that is based on reviews, I've never played it. Cabinet on that one looks pretty worn as well......

Heres a good looking woodrail for those of you in the Michigan area.

ebay.com link: Vintage 1947 Hawaii Woodrail Pinball Machine United Manufacturing Tropical

My health isn't that fun to play with.

Just sayin'

Seems like I'm always playing with mine. That is when I'm not playing pinball. Sometimes I do both at the same time.

Some of us are more talented than others, I guess....

o-din strikes again! If it wasn't for the backglass, I'd go get it after work.
ebay.com link: Gottlieb Outer Space Pinball Machine

Playfield looks nice! And I am closer, but if I keep this up... uhh.......... if I keep this up.....uhhh... if I keep this up...... oh hell, this is what we do.

go. now. buy.

you don't want to jinx your hot streak...

Man, I haven't even picked up Magic Clock yet. But I am tomorrow.

there's plenty of time in a day...

i wonder if this royal guard will sell at 795? mine is in way better condition, and figured it was worth around 8-900? i don't think i'll ever figure out how to properly price a machine...

ebay.com link: Royal Guard pinball machine gottlieb wedge head

there's this one too at 1295... "serviced by the talented staff at borden amusements"... you'd think they could have at least put the correct flippers and targets on it...

ebay.com link: 1968 Gottlieb ROYAL GUARD Pinball Machine PLAYS PERFECTLY

Here is a "HUO" (it says) Bon Voyage. One of my favorite EMs that I own, with one of the best spinners in pinball.

ebay.com link: 1974 Bally Bon Voyage EM pinball machine EXCELLENT condition Home USE ONLY

oh man... one of 2 ballys on my wish list... the artwork alone would sell the game to me, let alone the game play... and that one looks to be in primo condition...

unfortunately, louisville is a 28 hour round trip from here... anyone want to make a road trip?

Never played it, but the condition is superb - if only I lived local!!

Look closely at the inlane guides. Looks like they have been removed at some point, due to missing paint at the base, and were re-installed backwards. The curved part should be up at the elbow for a smoother transition. Yes, it's possible they were put in backwards at the factory, but the missing paint is very suspicious. Still, a great example of the game, but also quoting PinRescue prices smacks of a shopped/restored game......

Great catch!