1970 Gottlieb Stock Car
Manufacturer : Gottlieb
Year : 1970
Players : 1
Type : Electro-mechanical
Production : 350 units
Status : Coming Soon
Gottlieb’s Stock Car is a rare single-player electro-mechanical pinball machine released in January 1970. Designed by Ed Krynski with artwork by Art Stenholm, it features an auto-racing theme inspired by the excitement of stock car competition. Built as an add-a-ball game rather than a replay model, Stock Car offered classic wedgehead gameplay in markets where awarding free games was restricted.
Game Features
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Single-player electro-mechanical (EM) pinball machine
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Classic Gottlieb wedgehead cabinet design
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Stock car racing theme with vintage artwork
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Two flippers for traditional ball control
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Add-a-ball scoring format
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Mechanical score reels
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Classic Gottlieb electromechanical mechanisms
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Vintage automotive-inspired playfield design
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Related to Gottlieb’s Road Race pinball machine
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Rare production run of approximately 350 units
Overview
Stock Car brings the excitement of automobile racing to Gottlieb’s classic wedgehead pinball format. Released in January 1970, the machine features vintage racing-inspired artwork and traditional electromechanical construction. Its single-player design offers a straightforward, skill-based pinball experience characteristic of Gottlieb games from this era.
Unlike replay versions that award free games, Stock Car uses an add-a-ball format, allowing players to earn additional balls through successful play. This format was useful in locations where awarding replays was restricted. With two flippers and mechanical score reels, the game retains the simple, hands-on appeal of early 1970s pinball.
Designed by Ed Krynski and illustrated by Art Stenholm, Stock Car was produced in very limited numbers, with approximately 350 units reported. It is the add-a-ball counterpart to Gottlieb’s 1969 Road Race, sharing the automotive racing theme. Its rarity, wedgehead cabinet, and classic mechanical gameplay make it an appealing machine for collectors of vintage Gottlieb pinball
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View Restoration Details Playfield (Top Side) • Fully disassembled, cleaned, waxed, and conditioned • New rubbers, lane guides, posts, bulbs, and pinball • New flipper bats • Standup switches and rollover switches polished and adjusted • Plastics cleaned and conditioned Playfield (Underside) • Complete flipper rebuilds (coils, stops, switches, links, springs) • Pop bumper assemblies rebuilt • All relays cleaned, filed, and properly adjusted • Stepper units fully disassembled, cleaned, and calibrated Cabinet & Bottom Board • New power cord and fuse holders • Bottom board fully disassembled and cleaned • Relays, step units, and score motor serviced and adjusted • Jones plugs cleaned for solid connections • Cabinet cleaned inside and out Backbox / Head • Scoring reels disassembled, cleaned, and properly adjusted • Stepper units and relays serviced • New bulbs installed Additional Work • Weak or burned coils replaced as needed • Coin door fully disassembled, cleaned, and polished with new coin entry plates • Chime box cleaned, polished, and rebuilt • Shooter assembly polished with new springs installed • Metal trim, side rails, and legs polished • New locks, bolts, and leg levelers/castors installed • New sheet of playfield glass installed • New bulbs installed throughout entire game Warranty ✔ 1-Year Warranty (local sales) ✔ One service visit included within first year (includes playfield waxing, rubber replacement if needed, and full function check)