One of the first remaining computers from the Apple-1 series, the first series of computers produced by the technology giant dark, sold yesterday (Wednesday) in New York At auction For $905,000, well above previous estimates and the initial sale price.
The ancient computer, which sparked a revolution in the world of home computers, is believed to be one of 50 Apple-1 computers assembled by the company's founders. Steve Wozniak andSteve Jobs In the Jobs family garage at the latter's home in Los Altos, California in the summer of 1976.
Bonhams auction house expected to sell the antique computer, which was still working as of September, for between $300,000 and $500,000.
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The lucky buyer is the Henry Ford Organization, which announced that it plans to display the computer in its museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
The high price at which the computer was sold reflects an increase of 135,651% compared to the original price at which it was sold in 1976 - about $666.
After the initial success, Jobs and Wozniak sold about 150 more Apple-1s, mostly to friends and family. It is estimated that there are still about 50 working Apple-1s left.
