What a beautiful machine and cabinet! Like having a "new" old machine!

If not, it would be worth your time to join the Yahoo group (Viking Sewing Machines pre-1980) to find a list of experienced and reputable repairmen to bring this beauty back to life. They are real workhorses and produces the loveliest stitches. There is a wealth of info available through the group and the moderator is an old sewing machine guy (OSMG) with years of experience.

And the cabinet is gorgeous too!

You have been blessed! You must be someone very special!

When I finally parted with my mothers Elna, which was the same vintage, I felt much best because I gave it to someone who would love it. I'll bet that this man feels the same way. Try and make him something with it - soon- to show him how much you will love it, too!

That is really a great gift! Viking sewing machines are workhorses and the old ones were really made well.

Very nice!!!!

Great treasure and touching story.

Congrats on such a great gift. I bought my first Viking in 1976 and it looks a lot like yours. Mine didn't have a cabinet but I've used it over the years and still have it. I taught my daughter how to sew on it and my granddaughter. I have a newer one now but still use the '76 now and then. Enjoy it.... it will give you some beautiful sewing and quilting.

what a wonderful gift to you ..Enjoy!! maybe take him out to lunch a few times to thank him, I would even make him a quilt too ..

How lucky for you!