I would say yes too, nostalgia is enough in your case. I swear by an old cast iron 201, it's my favorite. Several of the old straight stitch models will surprise you in a positive way; very capable, smooth running, well behaved machines on all kinds of fabric. They take both top stitch and more light weight threads with a bit of adjustment. For the 301 there is good buttonholers and I think there are walking feet too. These models were made to be maintaned by the owner, and it's much easier than on modern machines. Cleaning and lubricating are well within a basic DIY task.
Last edited by Mickey2; 11-28-2018 at 10:59 AM.