Mebane Antique Auction Gallery
Live Auction

33rd Annual Carolina Country Store Auction Day 3

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 3131

Vintage Brunswick 1978 Alive Pinball Machine

Estimate: $100 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$10 $5
$100 $10
$300 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$100,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Description

1978; Original, 59.5” height, 24.75” width, 46” depth; Classic 1970s design titled “Alive” by “Brunswick Home Entertainment Pinball Machine” with five balls and up to four players. The machine features artwork of a performer with a classic disco design with musical notes. Overall condition is good and original, and appears to be in working order. Please view photos. We will not be responsible for the shipping of furniture and large objects, so the winning bidder will be responsible for scheduling shipping arrangements or courier pickup within 30 days of the auction date. Provenance:  Windsor Collection

Artist or Maker

Brunswick

Medium

Wood, Metal and Glass

Date

1978

Condition Report

Very Good Original

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

Alive was produced by Brunswick in 1978. Elvis Presley died in August 1977. This game was intended to be Elvis themed, but Brunswick couldn't get the rights to Elvis so they used an artist's depiction of Elvis on the backglass, giving him a Tom Jones hairstyle. Both Elvis and Tom Jones were hugely popular in the 1970s.

Provenance

Windsor Collection

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Very Good Original

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Shipping Info

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Windsor Collection

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