Texas Centennial Machine
#11
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 727
I've never seen one, either, though I know that there are some Featherweights out there with the centennial badge. But at around $3K, they are way out of my league!!! I hope this 66 finds a good home. On another note, I got a green 185 via USPS today which I won on E-Bay. Unfortunately, the machine was dumped in a box with a few pieces of styrofoam tossed in. The case was shattered, the motor mount was completely broken, and the machine is so badly damaged that I doubt it will never sew again. I've asked for a refund. Keep your fingers crossed.
I was lucky that the machine itself was not damaged.
Two weeks ago I purchased a 185K from Goodwill and had my fingers and toes crossed that she would arrive intact..
She was just fine and now I'm cleaning her up so she can join my other vintage machines.
I hope you find another one soon and have good luck with the shipping
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Georgetown, Texas
Posts: 94
I'm glad yours arrived intact. I've really had pretty good luck with machines being shipped. This one cost more for shipping than the actual price of the machine, so it isn't a huge loss, financially. And the seller is going to refund my money. But hey! If that's the worse thing that happens to me this week, then I'm good. I'm sure another one will turn up. It's not like I don't have anything to sew with -- haha.
#13
That's how I ended up with a 1948 Singer Centennial 15-90. The DH read that on a site somewhere, but I don't know where he found it.
So assuming they were new machines leaving Singer's factories to attend this event, that's probably what happened. Otherwise, jennb is probably right.
#15
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 12
Singer 66 Texas Centennial Expo
It needs a little work but my husband can get it sewing again and it just needs some extra TLC. I collect Singer machines and it will have a special place in our home. Never thought I would ever see one to buy. I'm so excited! I plan on doing more research on it. I worked for Singer in San Antonio in the late 70's early 80's and never heard of this one back then. It's very special! I have a Singer Centennial 201 also.
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#16
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 12
I've had two 185's arrive battered, cases broken badly. The machines can be repaired by my husband but I did get one full and one partial refund, did not have to return them. I've had two other Singers arrive safely. I shop on ebay a lot and so far I'm not out any $ really. I've been very lucky with yard sales & Craigslist when looking. Bebe2ten you I both live in Texas, keep trying with ebay but check out Craigslist in your area. I got two 185s on Craigslist too, for $60 for both, picked them up. People don't know what they have and sometimes they are not working just because they need oiling and lubing. Good luck!!!!
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#17
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Georgetown, Texas
Posts: 94
Awesome that you were able to get the Centennial Singer. I hope you will post pictures when you get it ready. I will keep up the hunt for a 185 and I'm not in any particular hurry. I really splurged last year and bought a model 99 which Leo Kujat painted Kandy Apple Red. She's a real beauty. All my other machines are in their original state and will stay that way. BTW, the seller of the 185 from E-Bay has refunded me full price and shipping costs. He couldn't have been any nicer.
#19
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 12
TEXAS Centennial
The machine was totally locked up but my husband oiled her real good when we got her home and she's freed up quite a bit, have to work oh her more but she will be sewing again. There is a little bit of cosmetic work to do but the decals are all perfect! The hand wheel is a bit pitted and has a bit of rust but may just leave it or change it out for a good one (we have extra parts). Either way she will be used, I like to sew on several different machines. When she is done, I will be happy to post a photo, if I can figure out how.
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