I don't think mine qualifies as vintage yet but I have one my mother bought new somewhere between 1979-1981. It's all metal and a workhorse. I've had trouble finding someone to work on it and finding replacement parts. I lost(misplaced) all of the assessor use in a multistage move, in the next little move I found the box of assess prices but I lost the power cord/foot pedal and the owners manual. The threading is pretty straightforward on it. I hang on to my vigorelli thinking I'll magically find a replacement foot pedal one day. Mine is a solid machine, portable table top model. It has only needed servicing once and that was after the 500+ mile move. If you want a picture of it I can post one tomorrow I have a family gathering tonight and won't have time until then.
Last edited by RainydayQuilter; 08-30-2014 at 03:18 PM.