I have two and I love them both. One is 1948 and the other is a 1951 Centennial. They both sew just great. If you are looking for a way to maintain them, Billy, a member of this board, has several threads about them. One is called Vintage Sewing Machine Shop. The other three are all tutorials on how to clean and maintain them. Good luck if you are in the market. They are easy to maintain and sew a perfect straight stitch. And, as everyone else said, they are so darn cute. Oh, and lightweight, thus the name Featherweight. Easy transport for classes.