Necchi Supernova Ultra. For sale at NC TOGA

Linda E has dibs on this one.  If you want to be put on a waiting list in case she does not want it, leave me a message on the NC TOGA Facebook page.

Not going to lie to you, this is probably the toppest of the top of the line vintage sewing machines I will ever have on offer.  Lots of bells and whistles come with this one.  I won't be sorry if it does not sell and I am forced to keep it. 

NC TOGA is coming up in June.  If you don't know what that is I'll be describing it in a future post.  One of the things it is, is a swap meet.  I have some machines for sale, including several Italian-made Necchis.

This is a high shank free arm machine which uses cams to create utility and decorative stitches.  It takes class 15 bobbins.  Necchis are absolutely legendary in quality.  I'm not going to outline all its features or why Necchis are so great.  If you know, you know.  I apologize to the readers who come here to learn these things, but I'm in a rush getting ready for TOGA.

I don't have a paper copy of the manual but I can send a PDF to the buyer of this machine.

I tested this one some time ago and the test samples show that it was working properly.  I'm not going to have time to re-test all the machines I might bring so it will probably need to be oiled. The other Necchis of this era are treadle-able.  If anyone has experience with treadling this model please let us know in the comments below.

 

The bells and whistles come in a box that has a stitch selector dial on the lid.  Dial in the stitch pattern you want and the settings for it appear in a little window.

 

It has cams on the top tray which swings aside to reveal the presser feet and other accessories below. 

 

Here's the motor controller (aka foot pedal) and the wiring.   There is a piece of electrical tape near the wall plug end.  I took a look underneath and it is obvious that this does not cover up bad wiring, but a point where three wires were reduced to two.  I am NOT the person to discuss electrical things with. You can take a look for yourself and I guarantee someone at TOGA will be able to explain what is going on.  I have used the machine and it works the way it is.  That's the best I can do.

 

It also came with two additional needle plates which I failed to get a photo of.  Because I'm rushing through the herd of machines getting ready to offer them at TOGA I'm not going back to this machine which is already buckled up again.  Let it be an additional surprise and delight when you see it.  If you are seriously interested, that is.  

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Here's how this works:  I  create a blog post for each machine and describe what I know about it in detail, pros and cons.  Once I have all the machines up on this blog I will post a price list at the NC TOGA Facebook page.  If you are attending the TOGA and are seriously interested let me know and I will bring it.  "Seriously interested" means that you plan to buy it IF you like what you see in person.  Absolutely NO obligation in advance and I won't take any money in advance.  

Cash or PayPal.  I don't use any other payment apps.  Hey, I'm an old lady.  Can't be learning new apps all the time.

Once the price list is up you can call dibs on any machine and I will make sure you get to see it and decide if you want it before anyone else can buy it.  And

This approach has worked very well in the past.  Just please don't ask me to haul 40+ pounds of cast iron if all you want to do is ogle it.  Serious interest only please.

Some of these machines will have been serviced and some will not so read the descriptions carefully.  It is not my usual practice to sell machines that I have not serviced first.  But I really need to downsize the herd and TOGA is almost here.  Many TOGAteers are experienced antique sewing machine mechanics themselves.  They will also be glad to provide advice to others about whether a machine is a good choice for a newbie.