*peripherals not included *
This listing is for an original IBM 5150 Personal Computer (Model 5150) in exceptionally clean cosmetic condition.
The case, rear panel, and interior are some of the cleanest I’ve seen on a machine of this age — no rust, no corrosion, and almost no wear.ConditionPowers on normallyFloppy drive light activatesHard drive spins up, but the system boots to IBM Cassette BASIC → HDD likely needs servicing or replacement (or can be upgraded to XT-IDE)Exterior and interior are very clean, with no rust or heavy dustSold as-is due to vintage age---Included Expansion CardsAll cards were installed in this machine when acquired:✔ 8-bit ISA Monochrome Video CardPCB marked CT-604CS (“Mono Graphic / Non-Flicker”).
6845-based mono graphics card typical of MDA/Hercules-style adapters.
Not tested beyond system power-on.✔ Memory Expansion BoardPeriod RAM expansion card, giving the system up to 640 KB total memory (typical max config for a 5150).✔ Western Digital MFM Hard Disk ControllerClassic WD1002-series fixed disk controller.✔ Multi-I/O Expansion CardIncludes serial/parallel ports.✔ Seagate ST-225 Hard DriveThe iconic 20MB MFM drive. Spins up but does not boot — will need servicing.
---Cosmetic ConditionCase is beautiful with minimal wearNo dents, no rust, no corrosion anywhereBack panel and ports are clean with original IBM labels intactInterior motherboard and cards are extremely cleanThis is a collector-grade chassis---What’s Not IncludedNo keyboardNo monitorNo power cordsNo manuals or softwareNo additional peripherals---Why This System Is SpecialClean IBM 5150 systems are becoming harder to find — most have rust, corrosion, missing parts, or significant damage.
This unit is an excellent candidate for:Full restorationXT-IDE/CompactFlash upgradeMuseum displayCollector pieceSerious vintage PC enthusiasts
It includes all period-correct components and a complete internal card set.
---Sold as-is due to age. No returns.Will be packed securely for shipping.