I just heard from the second White owner. The throats on his machines are 7" and 7 1/4". I am disappointed. It makes it hard to pay to have one shipped if it's no bigger than the Elna. They are advertised as heavy duty to sew sails and such. You'd think they'd have wider throats.
The machines are Model 1315 and Model 8931. The 8931 is the one that appeals to me. $45 shipping gets me when my son will drive through that area in three weeks. The seller prefers to ship. Is it because he is charging more than usual?
But there is still the nostalgistic factor. My mother's pride and joy was a White. I have a Singer to remember my grandmother. I need a White to honor my mother's memory.