Oh LORD! I had no idea you could get old machines painted! For years I collected old machines and I have to say I was given some REALLY bad siezed up machines, which i couldn't do anything with..... wish I had known!
One of the machines I still have IS a featherweight!! Its in fabulous condition, was given to me by my sisters ex husband! It was his Grandma's and he wanted it 'kept by someone who cared' (which is why I still have it!!!) I have carried it around with me from house to house and county or country, and it wasn't until the internet really took off that I realised it was a featherweight and what that meant!
It has a little plaque on the back saying it was converted to British Electricity in 1947 (or 50 something - can't remember!) I always thought that made it a little special (don't know if it does!) Would you believe I have never sewn on it!
One day I will get her out and give her a go - if they are as good as you all say - might be a great first machine for my daughter? (and I wont have to fight her for one of my Berninas!!!)
By the Way - guess what colour I would paint a machine?
(I loved the red too)