LOST Apple Computers FOUND After Decades! (Part 1)

This is Part 1 of a multi-part series, where I uncover an incredible haul of vintage Apple computers! This episode is all about the Apple IIe restoration, as I go through 10 Apple IIe computers to test what runs and what doesn’t.

In this episode, I’ll be:
✅ Testing 10 Apple IIe computers to see what works and what doesn’t.
✅ Checking out the expansion cards found inside these machines.
✅ Showing how incredibly mint these Apple IIe’s are—one of the cleanest collections I’ve ever seen.
✅ Looking at an Apple IIe Platinum and some interesting modifications.

📌 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 Apple IIe Restoration – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Haul
00:10 The Marketplace Find – Vintage Apple Computer Jackpot!
00:20 Bidding War for the Apple IIe
00:39 No Trucks Available – Finding a Last-Minute Van
01:23 Vintage Apple Collection Revealed - Stored In A Shed
02:24 Apple IIe Untouched Since the 80s – Like New! 🌟
04:20 Apple IIe Platinum – The Cleanest One Yet! 💎
06:06 Apple IIe from Wendouree High – A Vintage School Computer 📚
07:32 Apple IIe Repair – Diagnosing a Faulty Motherboard or Chips ? 🔧
09:20 Apple IIe Missing a Chip – Can We Get It Running? ⚠️
10:19 Apple IIe with a Short Circuit – Can It Be Fixed? ⚡
11:29 Apple IIe Missing RAM – Can We Find the Parts? 🛠️
12:18 Apple IIe with Expansion Cards – Upgrades Found! ✅
13:51 Apple IIe Stored for Decades – Works First Time - Like New 🌟
15:11 Apple IIe Platinum Board - Works - In Mint Condition ! 🍃
18:02 What’s Next? Apple IIGS Repair & Apple Europlus Testing, Apple III
18:40 Where to Buy These Machines – Apple Vintage for Sale
19:25 Why We Did Not Test The Power Supplies - Recapping
20:15 Wrapping Up – How To Say Thanks - Show Your Support

💾 Most of these computers will be for sale! If you’re interested, I’ll be listing them on the Retro Rarez Facebook page.   / retrorarez  

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🚀 What’s Next? Stay tuned for:
🔹 Part 2 – Repairs on the multiple Apple Europlus units
🔹 Part 3 – The Apple IIGS
🔹 Part 4 – The Apple III and Apple ProFile Drive 5MB
🔹 Part 5 – A deep dive into the historical paperwork and rare finds from this collection.

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Disclaimer: All the computers are for sale in used, untested condition. Buyer beware.