Well purple is my favorite color, but I wouldn't pay that much for it. I really don't need any more sewing machines, and can only use one at a time, lol. I already have 9 and that's plenty, I don't have room for any more. I have seen the FW's painted in purple and love their purple color, but I wouldn't spend the money they are priced a just for the color. I have two blacks 1935 and 193 and they work fine. Currently piecing a wedding quilt on the 1937. The color doesn't matter that much to me.