I can't find much information about these old machines. This model is from the mid-50s I think. The color is a bit more vibrant in person. It was made by the same manufacturer who created a line of cars. It's even stamped "Toyota" on the bottom. I understand men and vintage cars a little bit more now. This beauty was built to last, but is also beautiful to look at. If it were a car it probably would have huge fins. Like an old car, the parts are easy to come by and everything is accessible if one wants to tinker around and do repairs. As fun as that sounds, I'm going to take it to someone who works with vintage machines all the time.
I always said I would never be one of those people who has extra sewing machines around the house. I'm also the one who tells my kids to "never say never." *sigh* Don't tell anybody, but this is sewing machine number 4 for me.
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She's a beauty. Great find.
It's so cute! Interesting about it being a Toyota. I saw this machine on eBay. I'm with you I love the pink color.
What a beauty! Yes, I have extra sewing machines too. They're fun to have plus I hate thinking of them being in some strange garage sitting unwanted. :-)
For cleaning it I recommend getting some TriFlow. It's silicone based and will clean up old gunked up sewing machine oil. It'll get the gears all lubed up and ready to purr. Just open up the machine and wherever you see two moving parts give it a bit. Then let the machine run (without a needle or presser foot) to get it distributed. Have fun!
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