Macintosh IIcx (1989)
There’s something quietly iconic about the IIcx: a workstation-era Mac that looks restrained, tidy, and confident. Same 68030-era muscle as its bigger sibling, but in a slimmer case that feels more “designed” than “industrial.”
Motorola 68030 @ 16 MHz — fast, serious, and very late-80s pro
3× NuBus slots — enough room for real expansion without the huge tower vibe
Memory monster potential — 30-pin SIMMs, built to scale up














