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Ref. #29A38B55 · Apple · 1977
// Exhibit
Apple II
1977·Apple·◉ Excellent
The machine that took personal computing mainstream. Designed by Steve Wozniak, its color graphics and open architecture defined a generation.
> SPECIFICATIONS.DAT
READ-ONLY
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Year
- 1977
- Country
- USA
- CPU
- MOS 6502 @ 1 MHz
- RAM
- 4 KB
- Storage
- Cassette / 5.25" Floppy
- Condition
- Excellent
- Original Price
- $1,298
- Current Value
- $3,200
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> RESTORATION_LOG.HIST
2 entries
- ● 2024-11-02by J. Restorer$402 photos01. Keyboard restoration
Sonic-cleaned keycaps; retrobrite treatment on case; new keyswitch springs.
Before1After1 - ● 2023-06-15by J. Restorer$854 photos02. Recapped mainboard
Replaced 12 electrolytic capacitors on the main logic board. Verified 5V/12V rails within spec.
Before2After2
> PROVENANCE.CHAIN
CUSTODY
- Acquired from
- Estate auction — Cupertino, CA
- Acquisition date
- 2022-04-18
- Price paid
- $1,800
- Insured for
- $3,500
Notes
Original owner was a Bay Area educator (1978-2004). Complete with matching serial-numbered Disk II drives, original DOS 3.3 floppies, and hand-typed BASIC listings. Documentation chain intact via bill-of-sale, original 1978 warranty card, and photographs.