retiredtopa,
I bought the 1471 in the early 80's, I think. I traded it in on the Creative Vision. It was a great machine. I sewed everything on it! Cheerleading costumes, drapes, all our clothes, and my daughter's wedding gown plus quilts. Sometimes I miss it, but Big Mama is a jewel! If I could get DH to stay home long enough to learn how to use all the bells and whistles! I also have a Janome 760 Gem Platinum that I travel with. It's 12 pounds of delight, named Baby!