Classic

The Colonial Specialties Company's 1932 'Classic' pinball machine, manufactured in Chicago, Illinois in December 1932, is a Pure Mechanical (PM) game from the formative years of the pinball industry. It is listed as a converted game in the Encyclopedia of Pinball Volume 1, though the specific game it converted is not identified — it is possible the company only produced replacement playfields, potentially for Ace Novelty's own 1932 'Classic.'

As a Pure Mechanical machine, 'Classic' predates flippers, ramps, and other modern pinball features by well over a decade; gameplay would have relied on tilting and skillful ball control rather than flipper-based shots.

Very little is known about the 'Classic' in terms of design, art, or theme, making it a fascinating enigma for collectors and historians alike. Despite its obscurity, this machine remains a piece of pinball's early history, illustrating the period when manufacturers experimented with playfield designs and conversions in Chicago's competitive coin-op market.