Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly $700K

This image provided by Boston-based RR Auction, shows an authenticated Apple-1 Computer prototype from the mid-1970s that a Bay Area collector, who wishes to…

This image provided by Boston-based RR Auction, shows an authenticated Apple-1 Computer prototype from the mid-1970s that a Bay Area collector, who wishes to remain anonymous, made the winning $677,196 bid on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, the auctioneer said. The prototype was used by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 1976 to demonstrate the Apple-1 to Paul Terrell, owner of The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California, one of the first personal computer stores in the world, Boston-based RR Auction said in a statement. (RR Auction via AP)

by: Alex Baker, The Associated Press

Posted: Aug 19, 2022 / 12:58 PM PDT

Updated: Aug 19, 2022 / 12:58 PM PDT

BOSTON (AP) – An authenticated Apple-1 Computer prototype from the mid-1970s has sold at auction for nearly $700,000. Boston-based RR Auction says the prototype was used by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 1976 to demonstrate the Apple-1 to Paul Terrell, owner of The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California, one of the first personal computer stores in the world.

A Bay Area collector who wishes to remain anonymous made the winning $677,196 bid on Thursday. The prototype resided on the Apple Garage property for many years before being given by Jobs to the seller about 30 years ago.