I've got a 1956, 401A and a 1967, 600 Touch & Sew (Singers) Both have been good machines. I sew on both almost daily. the 1956 was my mother's. So both are one owner machines.. I wouldn't trade them for any of the new fancy computerized models any day of the week. I oil regularly, and get a tune up every other year. Gilda & Gracie are as reliable as they come.