Apple 1 auction preview - in pictures

  • Jimmy Grewal with his private Apple collection, which documents the company's first 30 years, in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Jimmy Grewal with his private Apple collection, which documents the company's first 30 years, in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Mr Grewal demonstrates an Apple Computer 1, one of two that he owns.
    Mr Grewal demonstrates an Apple Computer 1, one of two that he owns.
  • He restored the Apple-1 to working condition with the help of his team at Elcome International in Dubai.
    He restored the Apple-1 to working condition with the help of his team at Elcome International in Dubai.
  • The Apple-1 that will be put up for auction has been professionally appraised for about $485,000.
    The Apple-1 that will be put up for auction has been professionally appraised for about $485,000.
  • Mr Grewal plans to use the proceeds from the auction to 'create more opportunities' for the public to interact with his collection.
    Mr Grewal plans to use the proceeds from the auction to 'create more opportunities' for the public to interact with his collection.
  • His Apple-1 features an autograph from its legendary creator Steve Wozniak, who during a visit to Dubai last November promptly recognised his own creation and signed it.
    His Apple-1 features an autograph from its legendary creator Steve Wozniak, who during a visit to Dubai last November promptly recognised his own creation and signed it.
  • The Apple-1 was the first product announced by the company in 1976. Hand-built by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne, only 200 of these machines were made, with each sold for $666.66.
    The Apple-1 was the first product announced by the company in 1976. Hand-built by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne, only 200 of these machines were made, with each sold for $666.66.