A working copy of the Apple-1 was sold at auction for $375,000

Various auctions often delight fans of rare computer or smartphone models with interesting lots. Among them are Apple models, for which collectors are often willing to pay a considerable amount.

9to5Mac reports that a working Apple-1 was sold at Boston-based RR Auctions. The computer was the first creation of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and was launched on April 11, 1976, and cost $666.66 at the time. Apple sold 200 units in total.

The winning bid for the restored version was $375,000. It also included an instruction manual with handwritten notes from Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Daniel Kottke. The current condition of the Apple-1 is described as "meticulously restored" by Corey Cohen, an expert on vintage Apple products.

"Owning an Apple-1 is more than possessing a computer; it’s a piece of history—a direct connection to the groundbreaking vision of Jobs, Wozniak, and the pioneering team that transformed the world of technology," said RR Auction Executive Vice President Bobby Livingston.

In general, RR Auction has a Steve Jobs and the Apple Revolution section, where there have already been interesting lots, such as a $175 check from Apple Computer Company signed by Jobs, which was sold for over $100,000. You can also find many other interesting items there.