I inherited a Singer 1960s era and it still worked wonderfully. But, I ended up buying a newer machine when my sewing projects changed and I needed a variety of feet (walking foot, quarter inch foot). The old machine came with just a couple of feet and it was not possible to buy a walking foot that would fit it (it did not use the standard Singer press on foot). I ended up giving it to my friend who uses it for occasional costume making and it works fine for her!