This Machine is a vintage Machine. I'm guessing that it was produced in the late 70S early 80S. It is sort of a Hybrid. Computer/Mechanical I was Lucky with the first one that i Purchased ( i own several ) it came with the instruction book as well as most of the accessories that were included when the Machine was new. This Machine has a Thread holder that accepts Cones as well as Spools. It's a little bit strange because it swivels. It's placed in front for stowage and to use the Machine it's placed in the rear. The Threading is also a little bit different. You start in the back and move forward. Ending with the automatic Needle threader. It works really well. Also they vary in price quite a bit. This week I've seen them for sale between 89$ and 899$. It has indicators for top Feed, low Bobbin, Bobbin Winder. Stitch selection is a combination of Push Button and Dial. Mine came with a list of Monograms but i haven't figured out how to use this feature. The top Speed can be set which i really like. This is a very Smooth and well Built piece of Machinery. It's pretty heavy. OH and the Accessory Storage also swings and opens into two Compartments. You may be lucky to find one that doesn't have any of the Swinging Plastic Parts broken. The Machine itself is Metal. And the IDT is great. Very happy therefore highly recommended.
Sews smooth as butter. Even the needle threader works which is a tricky part, and tends to not work on these old Pfaffs. Sews through heavy weight vinyl as well as cotton.