Apple-1 Goes on the Auction Block

Posted by: Bill Martens Date: June 8, 2018 0 Likes 482 Views

Charity Buzz is currently auctioning off one of the original Apple-1 Computers.  The “Duston 2” as this Apple-1 is being named, was previously owned by Adam Duston of Naperville Illinois.

One of the original Byte Shop machines, the “Duston 2” has been modified slightly but according to Apple-1 restorer and expert, Corey Cohen, is not in bad physical condition and he gave it a 7.0 rating, stating that “the board would have been an 8,5 had it been all original.

Included in the auction are a number of related items including;

  • Apple ][+ Keyboard with Apple-1 adapter from Vintage Micro
  • Modern Stancor power supply transformers
  • Sanyo VM4209 video monitor
  • Replica Apple-1 Cassette Adapter
  • Purchase documentation for LCF group from previous owner
  • Apple-1 related advertisement
  • Miscellaneous period computer periodicals
  • Autographed print by Ron Wayne
  • Early Apple II early advertisement, order forms/materials

The bidding has pushed the current price to 90,000 USD but is expected to fetch somewhere in the 600,000 USD range.

To bid on the machine or to check out the auction for more information, go to the Charity Buzz auction site at:
https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/1508300

Author: Bill Martens
A.P.P.L.E. Chairman of the Board and Club president -- Bill worked for the founder, Val J. Golding and A.P.P.L.E. from 1981 to 1982. In 1999, he began archiving the materials which were distributed and sold by A.P.P.L.E.. That project led to the group that remained of A.P.P.L.E. Bill was involved in the financial industry in Tokyo and has over 20 major office infrastructure projects to his name. In March 2001, he retired to write books and to spend more time pursuing personal interests. As the president of the users group, Bill is in charge of distribution of Call-A.P.P.L.E. magazine as well as the organization of this web site. Bill currently resides in Tokyo, Japan and Shelton, Wa splitting time between the places.
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