They run like work horses! Just got my 1st FW in January and it was love at 1st sight. She was born in 1948. Before going to see her I decided on a FW because they are so well made and sew a beautiful 1/4" seam. I didn't expect her to be in such great shape but she was. She was well loved and cared for by her previous owner. The lady who owned her bought her in the 1950's and used her ever since.