I have 2 machines, both Singers. They are rock solid workhorses!
One was my Mom's from about 1951 or 2 - can't remember the #, it's tan & white & all metal! I have the wooden "card table" for it, as well as a hard case with the original owner's manual & lots of attachments. When I took it in to be cleaned & "tuned up" I asked the guy for a ball park figure on it's value. He said it was worth at least $400 with all the goodies I have for it. When I told my Mom that, she just cracked up! Said that's about what she paid for it in the 50's! I'd say that was a good investment. :D
The other is a 150th Anniversary edition. Not fancy, but it has a few built in stitches. I was thrilled to have a machine that did zig-zag! lol This is the one I use all the time, at home & at class & workshops.
A Bernina with the stitch regulator is on my wish list! :wink: