Next week, a huge collection of vintage Apple computers will be up for auction for any tech enthusiast looking for a unique keepsake. Since 1976, computers made by the iconic company have remained a hallmark in the tech world, and this auction will be no exception.
The collection, owned by collector and entrepreneur Robert Lyons-Jones, consists of computers from all eras of Apple design, from the very first Apple 1 in 1976, to the Macintosh Plus in 1986, the Performa 6400 in 1994 and the G3 iMac in 1998. Also included are the original Apple II, which was the first commercially successful personal computer, the Lisa, the first personal computer with a graphical user interface, and the Apple III, the first Apple computer with a built-in floppy drive.
The collection is at the heart of the iconic history of Apple computers, representing the main points of transition in the company’s history. Each computer holds a special place in Apple’s evolution, giving bidders the chance to own a piece of tech history.
Alongside the computers, the auction includes an extensive array of vintage Apple accessories, adapters and peripherals written for different Apple devices. There are several rare items in the collection, such as an original Apple Lisa mouse, an early Apple portable floppy drive, and a range of Apple IIGS accessories.
This auction is sure to be a landmark moment for Apple collectors, as several of these machines have been kept in storage for decades. The starting bid for the collection is estimated to be over $50,000, but tech enthusiasts may pay far higher for the chance to own a piece of such a unique collection.
For anyone interested in purchasing the vintage collection, the auction will be held next week at the Luxury Palace Hotel in Los Angeles. For tech enthusiasts, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of the history of one of the most iconic technology companies of the 20th century.
