Ooooh, really nice machines, dear @fiberfrau !! I love older machines too, obviously... and have such a cute bird's-egg-blue one, which I bought for £10 in 2006. It needed a new motor, which is a bit cumbersome looking, but it is such a solid and strong machine, and has never failed me - even though it was left for a few years not being used. I hope all your machines continue to function and improve! Blessings!