The Cray Supercomputers

RWB Auctions is pleased to present an extraordinary online-only timed auction featuring three historic Cray supercomputers, offering a rare opportunity for technology institutions, museums, collectors of computing history, and enthusiasts of groundbreaking engineering alike.

These remarkable machines are offered from the collection of a private collector who has owned them for more than 20 years, driven by a lifelong passion for computing and technology that began in childhood.

This is what our Head Auctioneer Gareth Wasp has to say:

"This is one of the most unusual collections we've handled at RWB Auctions. The historical significance of the machines, alongside the vendor's personal story and the effort that has gone into preserving them over the years, makes this a really fascinating sale. We're expecting interest from collectors and institutions both in the UK and internationally."

This exclusive and exciting month-long sale is now live exclusively on The Saleroom and will run until 6pm BST on Sunday, 31st May.

Special Terms For Specialist Supercomputers Sale

These computers have been preserved for their cultural and aesthetic importance in the history of technology, and they may have been modified then or subsequently from their original form. Electronic or mechanical items or parts within these lots are being sold for their artistic, historical, or cultural interest only. The lot may not operate, function, or comply with current requirements or technical standards and may no longer be operational or fit for its original or any other purpose. RWB Auctions Limited does not guarantee that these lots are in the original state or function as they were originally intended.  

RWB Auctions Limited nor the seller make any warranty, express or implied, with respect to such lots, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, functionality, features or operational quality, non-infringement, or the continuous, uninterrupted, error-free, virus-free, or secure access to or operation of the software or hardware comprising the lot, and the accuracy or completeness of any content or data included with or accessed by using the software or hardware, each of which is specifically disclaimed. 

RWB Auctions Limited or the seller makes no warranty, express or implied, that the copying, disclosure, publication, use, commercial use, or sale of the content or data included with or accessed by using the lot, will not violate or infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary, personal or consumer rights. 

Viewing Information

Viewing is by appointment only as the supercomputers are stored off-site. Please email office@rwbauctions.com or call 01793 840777 to arrange an appointment.

Condition Reports

PLEASE NOTE - Condition, quality and appearance are not listed in any catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing in person, where possible or asking for a condition report.

Requests for Condition Reports can only be guaranteed if received by 5pm Tuesday, 26th May. We will endeavour to answer all requests after this time.

Bidding & Registration

This sale is hosted exclusively on The Saleroom.

To bid, you must have an account with The Saleroom. Should you need to create an account, please use the same email address you used to register with RWB Auctions to avoid duplicate accounts.

Bidding at our Timed Sales is simple. Simply log in and bid live or leave a maximum bid. You will be notified if you are outbid, which will give you the opportunity to increase your bid. When the sale finishes, results will be emailed to you along with an invoice should you be successful.

Payment & Collection

• Payment - Bank Transfers only.
• We enforce strict payment terms of ten working days from the sale date.
• There are no shipping options for lots in this sale.
• Lots must be collected within three weeks of the sale date to avoid storage charges.