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Commodore 64 Personal Computer, produced by Commodore Business Machines, with the manufacturer's label affixed to the bottom: "Model No. 64, Serial No. P00313447." Introduced in 1982, the 8-bit machine became the most popular computer of the 1980s and has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-selling single computer model of all time, with independent estimates placing the number sold between 12.5 and 17 million units. Untested and in very good cosmetic condition, with the comma keycap broken off and missing.
Includes its original box (with matching serial number label), and a variety of accessories and literature: a C64 power supply, two Commodore VIC-1541 floppy disk drives (in damaged original packaging), Data 20 printer interface card, Universal Centronics Parallel Printer Interface, PointMaster joystick, Commodore 64 "Software Cassette Bonus Pack" with five cassettes, and seven guides and manuals: Commodore 64 User's Guide, Commodore 64 Programmer's Reference Guide, Inside the Commodore 64 by Don French, Commodore 64 Assembly Language for Kids by William B. Sanders, Mapping the Commodore 64 by Sheldon Lennon, Commodore 64/128 Assembly Language Programming by Mark Andrews, and The Second Book of Machine Language by Richard Mansfield.
Celebrated for its affordability and groundbreaking graphics and sound capabilities, the Commodore 64 became a cornerstone of 1980s computing culture, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of games, software, and a generation of programmers. Its legacy endures as a symbol of innovation, inspiring retro computing enthusiasts and influencing modern computing and gaming.
From the personal collection of Roger Wagner, an early pioneer in personal computing.
