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Cockpit Arcade Machine Auction Guide

Overview

Cockpit arcade machines, also known as sit-down or deluxe arcade cabinets, are immersive gaming setups designed to simulate driving, flying, or space combat. Popular in the 1980s and 1990s, these machines are highly collectable in the UK. This guide provides key information on recent auctions, pricing, and tips for acquiring cockpit arcade machines. These machines are by their nature rare so finding them at auction can be tricky.

What Are Cockpit Arcade Machines?

• Design: Enclosed, sit-down cabinets with seats, detailed controls (e.g., steering yokes, joysticks), and often hydraulic motion or force feedback.
• Popular Titles: Sega’s After Burner, OutRun, Star Wars cockpit machines.
• Appeal: Nostalgic, immersive experience; ideal for collectors and home arcades.

Recent UK Auction Trends

• Hansons Auctioneers (30 May 2024): A collection of 82 amusement machines, including vintage arcade cabinets, sold for £80,000. Prices ranged from £400 to £20,000.
• Hansons Auctioneers (21 January 2025): The MacDonald Collection includes 150 vintage machines, potentially featuring cockpit cabinets, with estimates up to £20,000.
• Eddisons Auction (29 May 2024): Four arcade machines sold after the collapse of Liverpool’s Leveltap, with advance bidding reaching £10,000 for gaming equipment.

Where to Find Auctions

• Hansons Auctioneers (Etwall, Derbyshire): Specialises in amusement machines. Contact: 01283 733988, service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk.
• The-Saleroom.com: Lists 60 arcade lots with email alerts for new listings.
• BPI Auctions: Offers retro arcade machines with shipping.
• Elephant House Auctions (Royal Leamington Spa): Features vintage machines.
• eBay UK: Coin-operated machines from £198 to over £484.

Pricing

• Entry-Level: £400–£1,000 (e.g., OutRun, After Burner).
• High-End: £3,000–£10,000 (e.g., Sega Star Wars or hydraulic models).
• Rare Models: £15,000–£20,000 (e.g., 1890s machines or iconic relics).

Buying Tips

1. Research: Confirm game title, condition, and functionality. Cockpit machines need 2–3m of space.
2. Provenance: Machines from notable collections (e.g., Blackpool Pleasure Beach) are more valuable.
3. Condition: Prioritise restored machines with working controls.
4. Costs: Include buyer’s premium (e.g., 24%), VAT, and shipping.
5. Viewings: Attend off-site viewings (e.g., Hansons) or showrooms (e.g., Williams Amusements, Castleford).

Alternative Suppliers

• Williams Amusements (Castleford): Custom and refurbished machines, including OutRun. Contact: info@williamsamusements.co.uk.
• Liberty Games: UK’s largest arcade supplier with free delivery.
• M&P Amusement: Refurbished machines with UK shipping and warranties.

Considerations

• Space: Large (2–3m long, 1–2m wide) and heavy.
• Maintenance: Hydraulic systems may need specialist repairs.
• Authenticity: Originals are collectable but high-maintenance; modern replicas (e.g., Arcade1Up) are more reliable.
• Power: Ensure compatibility with UK 240V systems.