# Baker’s Dozen III **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [August 22, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093 "2022-08-22T15:39:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 262
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5221 "2024-05-27T02:57:51Z")
**Your First Car** 1. 1966 Ford Falcon 2. 1968 VW Beetle 3. 1978 Jeep CJ-5 4. 1981 Honda Civic FE 5. 1973 Ford Maverick 6. 1981 Mini 7. 1967 VW Beetle 8. 1988 Volvo 245 wagon 9. 1972 Chevy Nova 10. 1966 Ford Mustang 11. 1980 Chevy LUV 12. 1969 Plymouth Fury III 4-door sedan 13. 1982 Chevy Chevette Ugly and utilitarian, but it ran for much longer than I thought it would’ve. Next up: **The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5222 "2024-05-27T12:44:28Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5223 "2024-05-27T17:21:03Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) Also known as The Batmobile (from the TV series) ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5224 "2024-05-27T18:22:02Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5225 "2024-05-27T21:41:02Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5226 "2024-05-28T01:44:25Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5227 "2024-05-28T01:49:46Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). This was actually a car my dad bought in point of fact, but I was having some emotional issues at the time and as said in another recent thread I was wary of driving a manual. By the time I learned how to drive one, he had sold the car. 🤬 ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5228 "2024-05-28T02:29:48Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). 8. [1964 Mustang](https://cars.bonhams.com/_next/image.jpg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.bonhams.com%2Fimage%3Fsrc%3DImages%2Flive%2F2017-05%2F09%2F24642801-1-37.jpg%26top%3D0.512437810945%26left%3D0.176666666666%26bottom%3D0.910447761194%26right%3D0.820000000000&w=2400&q=75) ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5229 "2024-05-28T12:15:18Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). 8. [1964 Mustang](https://cars.bonhams.com/_next/image.jpg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.bonhams.com%2Fimage%3Fsrc%3DImages%2Flive%2F2017-05%2F09%2F24642801-1-37.jpg%26top%3D0.512437810945%26left%3D0.176666666666%26bottom%3D0.910447761194%26right%3D0.820000000000&w=2400&q=75) 9. [1938 Phantom Corsair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Corsair) ---
**Author:** ![bordelond](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bordelond/32/150_2.png) [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5230 "2024-05-28T16:18:10Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). 8. [1964 Mustang](https://cars.bonhams.com/_next/image.jpg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.bonhams.com%2Fimage%3Fsrc%3DImages%2Flive%2F2017-05%2F09%2F24642801-1-37.jpg%26top%3D0.512437810945%26left%3D0.176666666666%26bottom%3D0.910447761194%26right%3D0.820000000000&w=2400&q=75) 9. [1938 Phantom Corsair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Corsair) 10. [1988 Mercedes 300 E AMG Hammer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZcQz75KAXkE) ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5231 "2024-05-28T16:29:15Z")
**The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). 8. [1964 Mustang](https://cars.bonhams.com/_next/image.jpg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.bonhams.com%2Fimage%3Fsrc%3DImages%2Flive%2F2017-05%2F09%2F24642801-1-37.jpg%26top%3D0.512437810945%26left%3D0.176666666666%26bottom%3D0.910447761194%26right%3D0.820000000000&w=2400&q=75) 9. [1938 Phantom Corsair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Corsair) 10. [1988 Mercedes 300 E AMG Hammer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZcQz75KAXkE) 11. [Durango 95](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfsv_slFkZo&ab_channel=TheRamones) ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5232 "2024-05-28T19:33:24Z")
The 1938 Phantom Corsair is _awesome_ - looks like it could be a Thirties superhero’s wheels! **The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). 8. [1964 Mustang](https://cars.bonhams.com/_next/image.jpg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.bonhams.com%2Fimage%3Fsrc%3DImages%2Flive%2F2017-05%2F09%2F24642801-1-37.jpg%26top%3D0.512437810945%26left%3D0.176666666666%26bottom%3D0.910447761194%26right%3D0.820000000000&w=2400&q=75) 9. [1938 Phantom Corsair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Corsair) 10. [1988 Mercedes 300 E AMG Hammer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZcQz75KAXkE) 11. [Durango 95](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfsv_slFkZo&ab_channel=TheRamones) 12. [1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible](https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/car-of-the-week-1962-ford-thunderbird-convertible) As to #11, [take a look here, also](https://www.thedrive.com/news/35608/gather-up-your-droog-friends-and-buy-the-durango-95-from-a-clockwork-orange). ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5233 "2024-05-29T22:15:31Z")
[quote=“Elendil\_s\_Heir, post:5232, topic:970093”] **The car you _wish_ had been your first** 1. [1983 Jaguar XJS](https://www.tedvernon.com/1983-jaguar-xj-series-xjs-c-3011.htm) 2. [1969 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow](https://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/galleria_images/13165/13165_main_l.jpg) 3. [1955 Lincoln Futura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Futura) 4. [1975 Mercedes 450SL (light blue)](https://www.reddit.com/r/mercedes_benz/comments/121xmam/beautiful_day_to_take_my_1975_450sl_for_a_drive/#lightbox) 5. [1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car](https://www.volocars.com/vehicles/17506/1978-chevrolet-corvette-pace-car) 6. [1978 BMW E24](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg/440px-E24_635CSi_wiki.jpg) 7. [1955 Porsche 911 convertible](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/vxy259ii/production/cde7899726f374e6f627a9d308cacb7e8e5a417d-2560x1075.jpg?rect=295,0,1971,1075&w=1980&h=1080&auto=format). 8. [1964 Mustang](https://cars.bonhams.com/_next/image.jpg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg1.bonhams.com%2Fimage%3Fsrc%3DImages%2Flive%2F2017-05%2F09%2F24642801-1-37.jpg%26top%3D0.512437810945%26left%3D0.176666666666%26bottom%3D0.910447761194%26right%3D0.820000000000&w=2400&q=75) 9. [1938 Phantom Corsair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Corsair) 10. [1988 Mercedes 300 E AMG Hammer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZcQz75KAXkE) 11. [Durango 95](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfsv_slFkZo&ab_channel=TheRamones) 12. [1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible](https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/features/car-of-the-week-1962-ford-thunderbird-convertible) 13. [The FX-Atmos](https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Jetsons.jpg?w=1536&h=1206) **And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5234 "2024-05-30T03:10:10Z")
**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5235 "2024-05-30T03:16:01Z")
**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) 3. [Funhouse](https://premiumpinballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/photo_2022-01-23_18-00-24.jpg) ---
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**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) 3. [Funhouse](https://premiumpinballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/photo_2022-01-23_18-00-24.jpg) 4. [Royal Flush](https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2035&picno=1934) ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5237 "2024-05-30T03:52:16Z")
**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) 3. [Funhouse](https://premiumpinballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/photo_2022-01-23_18-00-24.jpg) 4. [Royal Flush](https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2035&picno=1934) 5. [The Beatles](https://www.vintagearcade.net/shop/pinball-games/beatles-gold-edition-still-in-the-box/) The last and only time I tried to play pinball was over 30 years ago, so I had to ask my husband to explain the category to me. I had no idea that there were so many designs and themes, so ignorance fought. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5238 "2024-05-30T10:25:47Z")
**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) 3. [Funhouse](https://premiumpinballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/photo_2022-01-23_18-00-24.jpg) 4. [Royal Flush](https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2035&picno=1934) 5. [The Beatles](https://www.vintagearcade.net/shop/pinball-games/beatles-gold-edition-still-in-the-box/) 6. [Gorgar](https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/gorgar) ---
**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5239 "2024-05-30T11:39:42Z")
**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) 3. [Funhouse](https://premiumpinballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/photo_2022-01-23_18-00-24.jpg) 4. [Royal Flush](https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2035&picno=1934) 5. [The Beatles](https://www.vintagearcade.net/shop/pinball-games/beatles-gold-edition-still-in-the-box/) 6. [Gorgar](https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/gorgar) 7. [Blue Max](https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/blue-max/gallery#&gid=1&pid=3) Used to be the go-to machine with a group of friends every Wednesday night. ATE: Yikes! that was 45 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093/5240 "2024-05-30T11:48:27Z")
**And They Called It Pinball!** 1. [Mata Hari](https://assets-global.website-files.com/630f7e3a17d08a21ae05d20a/631742e90533da3dccb885da_bally-1970s-pinball-mata-hari-playfield-768x1024.jpeg) 2. [Dolly Parton](https://s3.amazonaws.com/libapps/accounts/13735/images/2013-010-0001.jpg) 3. [Funhouse](https://premiumpinballs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/photo_2022-01-23_18-00-24.jpg) 4. [Royal Flush](https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=2035&picno=1934) 5. [The Beatles](https://www.vintagearcade.net/shop/pinball-games/beatles-gold-edition-still-in-the-box/) 6. [Gorgar](https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/gorgar) 7. [Blue Max](https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/blue-max/gallery#&gid=1&pid=3) 8. [Black Knight](https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/black-knight) A very popular pinball game when I was in high school. Notable for how the makers took particular efforts to reinforce the “S” sound when the machine announced “I will slay you” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093.md?page=261) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baker-s-dozen-iii/970093.md?page=263)