Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show

Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show

Pinball Heaven exhibited at the recent Classic Motor Show at the NEC, showing off four of its most popular pinball titles, alongside a classic arcade game.

UK’s largest indoor celebration of classic cars and bikes

The 2025 NEC Classic Motor Show is the United Kingdom’s largest indoor celebration of classic cars and bikes, held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from 7 to 9 November 2025. It brings together more than 3,000 vehicles and over 300 car clubs, drawing thousands of enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond.

This three-day event showcases an extensive range of automotive heritage, including rare, iconic and historically significant cars and motorcycles. Highlights include high-value vehicles such as an £8 million Jaguar D-Type and collections of Bugattis, Ferraris and Alfas.

The show blends static displays with interactive elements. Specialist traders and autojumble stalls offer parts, memorabilia and services. The Iconic Auctioneers Super Sale lists hundreds of vehicles for sale; and competitions like Pride of Ownership let visitors vote for standout classics.

In addition to vehicles, there is a rich supporting programme featuring motoring personalities and content creators. Attendees can meet figures such as Richard Hammond and Mike Brewer, join expert talks, and explore themed zones catering to families and collectors alike.

The Classic Motor Show is both a major social gathering for the classic vehicle community and a comprehensive showcase of automotive culture, craftsmanship and related industries.

Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show
Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show
Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show

Strong retro crossover

Located on Stand 2-975, Pinball Heaven attracted constant interest throughout the Classic Motor Show weekend, with many attendees stopping to view and play the machines, reflecting a strong retro crossover appeal between classic motoring and pinball.

Pinball machines on display included Harry Potter by Jersey Jack Pinball, Texas Chainsaw Massacre by Spooky Pinball, Pulp Fiction by Chicago Gaming Company and James Bond 007 by Stern Pinball.

Harry Potter

Step into a world of spells, secrets, and sorcery with the Harry Potter Pinball Machine by Jersey Jack Pinball. This masterpiece transforms the magical world of Hogwarts into an immersive, action-packed game that lets players relive iconic moments from the beloved film series. Whether you’re a lifelong pinball enthusiast, a Harry Potter collector, or a wizard-in-training, this game delivers a spellbinding experience that captures the imagination of fans of all ages.

Harry Potter features four full-size flippers, multiple ramps and an upper Quidditch mini-playfield with its own flippers and objectives. Core shots feed spell modes, house progression and stacked multi-balls, supported by physical toys including the Whomping Willow with Flying Ford Anglia, a moving Hedwig, and a Dark Mark projection. Gameplay is driven by a deep ruleset covering all eight films.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Delve into the heart of horror with the Texas Chainsaw Massacre pinball machine. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1974 film, this machine offers a blood-curdling blend of nostalgia and modern gaming technology.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre by Spooky Pinball includes a playfield 360° whirling Leatherface, a meat grinder ball lock mechanism, a Leatherface kill-door bash toy, an orbit diverter with hook lock and a backside flipper ball lock. Collector’s Editions add fully integrated RGB toppers, custom speaker lighting, etched speaker grills, printed backglass, chainsaw-themed launch and start buttons, traditional knocker and shaker kit plus extra sculpted figures and graphics.

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction by Chicago Gaming Company is a deliberately retro pinball machine with a single-level playfield, two full-size flippers, no ramps and a layout built around controlled shooting rather than flow. The playfield features three pop bumpers, two spinners in the orbits, a three-bank drop target, four “memory” drop targets, stand-up targets, kick-out saucers and a central gun magnet used to grab and redirect the ball. Display is via alphanumeric LED panels instead of an LCD screen, reinforcing its early-1990s design ethos. Audio includes over 250 original voice clips from 19 characters and licensed music from the film soundtrack, while physical toys include sculpted Vincent and Jules figures, illuminated briefcase and gold watch.

James Bond 007

James Bond 007 by Stern Pinball runs on the Stern SPIKE 2 platform. The playfield features three flippers, three ramps, drop targets and strategic shots tied to missions based on films such as Dr. No, Goldfinger and Thunderball. Key mechanical toys include a custom Aston Martin DB5 that ejects balls, a magnetic jetpack mechanism that grabs and positions balls, a Bird One rocket gantry with ball lock, and thematic targets such as Osato Chemicals and SPECTRE stand-ups that advance jackpots and modes. All editions include Stern’s Insider Connected™ system for global tracking and achievements.

Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show
Pinball Heaven at the NEC Classic Motor Show

All the pinball machines we displayed at the Classic Motor Show garnered great interest, with classic car enthusiasts playing the machines non-stop throughout the show.

3000 classic cars and an array of the very best pinball machines on the market – that’s some way toward our idea of heaven!

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