Apple’s first-ever computer, Apple-1 ‘Bayville’ goes to auction, likely to hit $3,00,000

Apple’s Apple-1 Computer, known as the "Bayville" Apple-1, is up for sale. According to a Macrumours report, the device is being auctioned by RR Auction and could fetch up to $300,000.
Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built and sold the Apple-1 as the company’s first-ever computer, and only a limited number remain today. The auctioned machine is in good condition, with clear labeling and no peeling on the board, the report states. Further, the device comes with an original manual featuring a handwritten note from Daniel Kottke, Apple’s 12th employee.

Apple memorabilia collectors will also have the chance to bid on two checks signed by Steve Jobs, which are estimated to sell for $25,000 or more. Apple’s Apple II Computer, featuring a rare Rev. 0 logic board and ventless case, is expected to bring in around $30,000.
Apple’s Macintosh Portable prototype in a clear case is another major highlight, likely to sell for more than $50,000. Released in 1989, Apple’s first battery-powered laptop was heavy, weighing over 16 pounds, and expensive, leading to poor sales. Apple produced very few, and even fewer had transparent prototype cases, making this an ultra-rare find.
Apple prototypes are another key part of the auction, with early versions of the iPod Classic, iMac G3, Power Mac G4 Cube, Power Macintosh, and Macintosh TV also up for sale. These prototypes, often used for internal testing before production, could sell for thousands of dollars each.
Apple collectors have shown a strong demand for vintage products in past auctions. Apple’s previous Apple-1 Computers have sold for over $500,000, while a first-generation iPhone from 2007 set a record in 2023, selling for $190,000. Apple’s Lisa computer, one of its earliest personal computers, has fetched $80,000, and even Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ old Birkenstock sandals went for $218,000.