Amazing Vintage Computer Collections

Some of us are different, instead of throwing our old machines away, we choose to keep them and look after them. These people are called vintage computer enthusiasts and together they preserve the history of computers.

Take a look at these amazing collections of vintage computers…


Blake Patterson likes to call his collection, his Byte Cellar. He has packed over 96 computers and game consoles into a space decked out with all kinds of retro accents. Blake’s cellar full of vintage computers could very well be called a work of genius.


Alex started his collection about seven years ago, when he was only 11! He has a massive Apple-themed collection and the most striking thing about it is the presentation, is the way it is presented in such a clean and refreshing way.


Tom Copper’s collection, which he keeps in a shed, was one of the first vintage collections ever showcased online. Tom has been collecting since 1986 and has hundreds of machines, and the collection is still siting unassumingly in a quiet shed.


Trevor Dickinson has been a fan of Commodore since he purchased his first machine in 1981. Today, he has a collection of over 150 Commodore machines. Recently Trevor turned his love of the Amiga series into a business that specializes in service and support for diehard Amiga users.


Davide Gustin has a private collection of retro computers, and he is a member of the Amiga demoscene. He has put together an interactive panoramic tour of his collection that makes you feel as if you’re examining the machines in person.


Most collections are impressive with their size and diversity, but a vintage computer collection can be just as impressive for what it doesn’t have. Bobby White assembled an accurate Atari 800 that includes an authentic computer desk and most of its original accessories.

Swiss Apple Powerbook Collection
Daniel Imhof has been repairing and collecting Apple laptops for the past 25 years. He has now 292 working models at his home. His favourite machines are from the business-class PowerBook line Apple made from 1991 to 2006.


Do you have any vintage computers or gadgets lurking in your closet, attic, garage or basement? Who knows what kind of computer-treasures you may find!


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