My oldest machine is a Singer Futura II 920 from 1976, bought brand new from an inheritance when my Grandmother passed away, I was only 12 years old. I wanted a sewing machine for my Grandmother had taught me the basics and was always at her machine when not driving the school bus or helping to take care of her 52 grandchildren. I have long since worn out one of the machine's cogs and just last year a dear friend of mine found one just like my baby at a yard sale and bought it for me. So both are still sitting and awaiting me to do a transplant. I want to restore my old friend so I can still have her with me. Even if i cannot get her back to full working order I will never part with her. Funny thing is I never even named her and I always name my machines. I guess Grandma would be her name.