The Apple-1 is rare, but even rarer is the Apple-1 in the famous wooden case. Only a few have survived. Due to their exceptional rarity, these enclosures are not only highly sought after but also extremely valuable. In January 2026, one such enclosure—previously owned by Steve Jobs—was sold at auction for USD 254,375.
In addition, there exists another case that was once owned by Steve Jobs. In January 2026, this enclosure was sold at auction for USD 254,375. It differs from other Byte Shop cases in its internal construction: the base is not made of wood but of metal, resembling the base of an Apple II enclosure. According to the auction house, this enclosure was held by John Chovanec, Steve Jobs’s stepbrother.
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contact us. Many very good replicas of Apple-1 exist, even with date-code-correct components. Anyone interested
in buying an Apple-1 must keep this in mind. Hobbyists usually build replicas for private use. Even some museums use replicas.
Last update: Jan 30, 2026. Change log for all Apple-1.
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