My little one was "born" August 15, 1940. All her parts are with her and she is in excellent condition. How many of us can say the same. I don't use her much and feel guilty about leaving her in her case by herself. I prefer to use my Pfaff 7570 and Pfaff CV. One of these days soon, I will take her out, clean her up again, talk to her and use her. Am always looking to buy her a companion. Am amazed at all of these little creatures that are still around and still in use.