Originally Posted by incoming2me

Anyone familiar with Singer model 185J?
I have one that is in excellent condition..
...and have found another one - picking it up this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

This machine is in a cabinet.
I've not seen one with a black motor, light assembly and foot controller.
They appear to be identical to the ones on my other 185 as far as appearance.

I'm thinking they are replacements from one time or another in its lifetime.

Any other suggestions?