Ultra Rare Vintage 1986 Motorola M68000 ADS Development Board Gold XC68020 CPU For Sale

Ultra Rare Vintage 1986 Motorola M68000 ADS Development Board Gold XC68020 CPU
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Ultra Rare Vintage 1986 Motorola M68000 ADS Development Board Gold XC68020 CPU:
$249.99

Up for sale is an incredibly rare piece of computing history: a Vintage Motorola M68000 Family Application Development System (ADS) Board (Revision 2.0) from 1986. This board was an essential engineering lab system used to design and debug code for early 32-bit computing platforms.
The true highlight of this board is the gorgeous, gold-capped ceramic Motorola XC68020RC16B processor positioned on the lower left. Featuring the highly sought-after "XC" experimental/early engineering sample prefix rather than the standard commercial "MC" label, this is a premium target piece for CPU collectors and computing historians.
Key Features:
• Main CPU: Rare Gold-Top Ceramic Motorola XC68020RC16B CPU.
• Firmware: Three original socketed EPROMs marked ADS-U10, ADS-U12, and ADS-U14.
• Authenticity: Stamped with official Motorola branding: "© 1986 MOTOROLA INC. S/N 2825 REV 2.0".
Condition & Testing Status:
• Cosmetic Condition: The board is in excellent visual condition for its age. The tracing remains perfectly intact, silk-screening is extremely crisp, and the gold contacts and processor cap display beautiful luster.
• Functional Condition: Untested. Because I do not possess the native host interface equipment or proper power systems required to operate this legacy kit safely, this hardware is sold strictly AS-IS / for parts, display, or collection purposes only.
📦 Shipping & Handling:
• Packaging: The board will be thoroughly wrapped in specialized anti-static material to protect the sensitive integrated circuits. It will be cushioned inside a heavy-duty protective box with ample filler to ensure zero shifting during transit.
• Courier: Shipped quickly and securely via UPS with tracking included.
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