Rare 1983 Apple Macintosh Prototype Expected to Break Auction Records

The unique Macintosh #M0001, featuring the rare 'Twiggy' disk drive, is set for auction at Bonhams with expectations of surpassing its previous $150,075 record.

• The Macintosh #M0001 is one of only two known prototypes with Apple's proprietary 'Twiggy' disk drive, which was abandoned before the 1984 commercial release.
• Steve Jobs ordered the destruction of these pre-production units due to reliability issues, making surviving models extremely rare.
• The auction, managed by Bonhams, will run from October 13 to October 23, with estimates suggesting a final price between $80,000 and $120,000.
• This prototype includes early versions of key Macintosh applications and accessories, such as a prototype keyboard and mouse.
• Previous sales of rare Apple computers, like an Apple-1 and an Apple Lisa 1, have set high benchmarks, indicating strong potential interest in this auction.

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