Rare Working Apple I Computer Goes to Auction in October
A rare, working 1976 Apple I computer, to be sold by Bonhams auction house, is expected to fetch between $500,000 and $800,000.
One of the most important pieces of technology history, a rare working Apple I computer designed by Steve Wozniak, will be put up for sale in an online auction organized by Bonhams auction house based in New York in October.
Auction Details
Within the scope of the new sales process announced by Bonhams auction house, the online auction for the rare Apple I computer based in New York will be held between October 4 and October 14.
Estimated Value and Past Sale
The device is expected to find a buyer with an estimated value between 500 and 800 thousand dollars. On the other hand, the exact same device was sold for 671,400 dollars in another auction held in 2013.
Design and History
Designed by Steve Wozniak in 1975 and dating back to 1976, the Apple I stands out from other microcomputers of that era by having a built-in video output feature and being handmade.
Exhibition and Rarity
The auction house plans to exhibit the computer in various regions of America from September until October prior to the auction. It is known that fewer than 75 Apple I units remain today, and very few of them are in working condition.