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    Old 03-26-2012, 02:08 AM
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    I'm not even in the running. I've sold all my old machines. The oldest I had was a '54 99k, but it is waiting to be shipped to her new mom. Well, as of this morning, I still have her! But I use a Janome, and I'm not sure how old it is. I've only had her since January, I think. I love her and hope to have her for another 50 years or so!!
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    Old 03-26-2012, 02:25 AM
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    I received my Singer 401A for a graduation present from my folks in 1980. It was used, but in wonderful condition. It is still the machine I use most, 32 years later.

    Funny, but all the machines I've obtained since are older than that! Not a computerized one in the bunch!
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    Old 03-26-2012, 02:42 AM
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    I have a Husqvarna/Viking purchased in 1976. Still sews beautifully.
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    Old 03-26-2012, 02:52 AM
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    Since 1982, I’ve had my Grandmother’s 1906 White VSIII treadle. It was her first (of 2) sewing machine, and she got it used as a wedding present in 1928. It still works just fine, although I don’t use it except to give it a test-run every once in a while to keep it limbered up. It’s just part of the family.

    I have her second and only other SM too. It’s a 1959 Singer 404 that she bought new with a case and card table. I inherited the machine, case, and table in 2006, and it all works fine as well.

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    Old 03-26-2012, 04:47 AM
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    My Singer 301A was for graduation in 1957 it has been used mostly daily but at least weekly since then.
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    Old 03-26-2012, 05:13 AM
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    I'm not close to the winner, but I've had my Singer 327 since it was new in 1964. I still use it. I have some older vintage machines, but they are not new to me, only have had them a few years.
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    Old 03-26-2012, 07:03 AM
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    My FW has been with me since my Dad bought it at a flea market for $15 in 1984. It cost another $15 to get it "tuned up." It's the best $30 I've spent. Yes, I still use it.
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    Old 03-26-2012, 07:15 AM
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    My Elna SU Air Electronic is the machine I have had the longest. It was purchased it in the early 1980's, OMG at least 32 years. It was the "cat's meow" then. It took me a long time to pay off that sewing machine. I actually don't remember what she cost, but was quite spendy for that time. I traded in a old green Elna, not the Grasshopper, on the SU but I wish I had kept that green machine. Now I am looking for one to add to the collection.
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    Old 03-26-2012, 07:46 AM
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    We have my DH's mom's Adler machine in a cabinet from 1958. We have the original sales receipt.
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    Old 03-26-2012, 08:31 AM
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    My first machine was an Adler. Bought it in 1966...l don't have it any longer but it was a great machine..
    I have my DH's grandmothers Singer treadle 1898. Still runs and I would not part with her
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