That is a nice machine.
As for the melted bobbin tire and electrical wiring, yes to both. I believe it is a chemical reaction more than being in a non-climate controlled area. The wiring on my HOTHER did that and it was never outside, always in the sewing room in it's case. I've also had that happen to fountain pen bladders (ink sacks) and they never get stored outside.
The motor can be fixed, just rewire it.
Joe
Last edited by J Miller; 08-26-2014 at 01:03 PM.