Vintage 1989 DesignCAD 3D Professional CAD System Demo Kit – Complete Promotional Packet
Step back into the world of late-80s computing with this amazing DesignCAD 3D demo bundle, mailed in 1989 by American Small Business Computers, Inc. to a Beverly Hills address. This retro tech packet is an absolute gem for collectors of vintage CAD, PC software, and MS-DOS ephemera!
What's Included:
- Original sealed envelope with 1989 bulk mail stamp (from Pryor, OK to Beverly Hills, CA)
- DesignCAD 3D color brochure with software screenshots and $399 price badge
- Detailed CAD marketing sheet showing complex engine render
- DesignCAD promotional flyer: “Did You Know Your Printer Can Do This?” with a Honda motorcycle printout
- Performance flyer: DesignCAD wins the 1988 MicroCADD Shootout with 53% audience vote
- Two vintage 5.25" floppy demo disks:
- DesignCAD 3D Slide Show Demo Disk (1989)
- DesignCAD Setup Disk – "Type Setup and Press Enter"
- Protective brown mailer for the disks
Why This Is Awesome:
- Complete original kit preserved from 1989 – includes brochures + media + envelope
- Retro CAD marketing at its finest – includes engine and motorcycle technical illustrations
- Features performance graphs from the 1988 NCGA MicroCADD competition
- Ideal for collectors, CAD history buffs, or digital archivists
- Compatible with IBM PC and MS-DOS (requires 512K RAM, EGA for demo slideshow)
Condition:
Everything is in excellent vintage condition. The envelope is slightly aged with minor edge wear. The brochures are crisp, and the disks are clean and untested (sold as collector’s items only).
Perfect For:
- 🎯 Vintage Computer Collectors
- 🎨 CAD & Technical Illustration Enthusiasts
- 📚 Archivists & Museums
- 💾 Retro Software Historians
Ships securely in a protective mailer. Feel free to message with any questions. Thanks for looking and be sure to check my other listings for more vintage tech, brochures, and rare software collectibles!
✨ DESIGNCAD — ANYBODY CAN DO IT ✨