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A new arrival at the weekend & Necchi is also new to me. I considered buying one for a while, to see what they are all about! Having a couple of Berninas & Elnas & being impressed by both, a Necchi seemed a logical next step. Necchi made many different models so how to choose? I chose this one because it was local, no chancy shipping: ) It is single stitch & ZZ only since I heard tales of problems with certain machines using cams & I have other machines with cams. Keeps the machine simpler too. Looks to be late 50s early 60s which is my preferred period. Before 'electronics' & with minimal plastic. The Lycia looked good to me in the Ebay pics so I took a chance on it. Hoping it didn't have too many hidden/undisclosed/unknown problems. After a closer look at it yesterday I think I made a good choice. My First Day Look follows. From opening the box. I intend to keep a progress diary of this machine from the beginning till the day it's usable & ...

  Came across this classic 201K4 recently. In very nice order for 1953, mechanically near perfect & just a few small paint chips to show for its long life. Hand cranks are never stressed as much in use as electric machines can be, so it is an ideal candidate for converting to motor drive. I happen to like the hand cranks so it's likely to stay as is. These 201s have a rotary hook with a class 66 drop in bobbin & sturdy metal geared drive. No belts or any plastic to be seen. A recipe for a long & reliable life!  The steel bevel gears are hiding under the 2 round covers. Straight stitch & reverse only, but there are many attachments available for zig zag, buttonholers, blind stitch, monogrammers even. It also has a drop feed for free hand work. They are renowned for their stitch quality & this one is super quiet in use. This machine has had a good service already & is now ready for clean & polish to the paintwork & wax polish on the case. It'll lo...