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Up for buy-it-now is a fantastic piece of retro computing history: an authentic, vintage Atari 1050 Disk Drive. Released in 1983 to complement the XL home computer series (like the 600XL and 800XL), this dual-density 5.25" floppy drive is a great addition for any serious Atari collector or enthusiast.
This specific unit features a highly desirable matching serial number box and comes complete with its original vintage Kmart Exchange Slip from the 1980s, documenting a real-world system exchange!
⚠️ Condition Status: UNTESTED
Please note that because the necessary hookup cables are missing, this drive is completely untested for power, functionality, and read/write capabilities. It is being sold strictly As-Is for parts, repair, or historical collection.
📦 What’s Included:
• Atari 1050 Disk Drive Unit (Serial No. 7VDFF 86240 474)
• Original Atari 1050 Retail Box (Features matching serial number label, original Kmart price sticker, and internal styrofoam packaging inserts)
• Original 1980s Kmart Merchandise Exchange Slip (Detailing an appliance department product swap)
❌ What is NOT Included:
• No Power Supply / AC Adapter Cord
• No SIO (Serial I/O) Connection Cable
• No Software Disks or Paper Manuals
(Please note: You will need to supply your own standard Atari 1050 9VAC power brick and 13-pin SIO data cable to connect this to an Atari 8-bit computer system).

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