I was in thrift shops today looking for fabric (no joy) but I did find and buy an old Necchi sewing machine. The owner's manual says 1951. The owner of the thrift shop assured me it works fine and it has the box of attachments. I paid $25 for it. I have never heard of a Necchi before. Is anyone familiar with it? A Singer Featherweight, it definitely is not...more like a heavyweight. But maybe that means it is built to last.