Durkopp Adler 69-373 ($2,000)

[Uwe]

I am somewhat reluctantly putting my Durkopp Adler 69-373 up for sale. I'm reluctant because I know I will never put my hands on a nicer example than this one.

Some of you may know that I spend considerably more time working ON sewing machines than I do actually sewing things with them. The "problem" with this machine is that there is absolutely nothing to work on because it is totally pristine. I'm rather afraid to accidentally put a scratch on it.

I has seen perhaps an hour or two worth of actual demo and test sewing over its entire life, and it's been cared for by a small group of LW members since it was new.

I've mainly used it to design and test-fit a flatbed table attachment for this class of machine. I installed a swing-down guide on it using existing mounting holes.

Price for the head is a firm $2,000.

(It's also on Ebay, but for a higher price due to various fees associated with that channel).

I'm located just outside of Detroit and I'd really rather not risk shipping this machine, but if you insist I can build a custom padded plywood shipping box for it. Packing+Shipping runs a flat $175 within the continental US. Weight of the head is 63 lbs. Packaged up and ready to ship it will be close to 75 lbs.

Manuals:

Durkopp Adler 69-373 User Manual

Durkopp Adler 69-373 Service Manual

I have a full gallery of photos posted here: http://proofs.uwe.net/sewing

Here are few samples from that gallery:

Edited February 8, 2016 by Uwe

[dfrensdorff]

That is one beautiful piece of machinery........! Just sayin'!

[Uwe]

Sold.

[BigMatt]

Good for you. That is a great machine. I was doing the math on whether or not I could afford it....

[thunter9]

Do you still have it. What thread and what thickness will it sew?

[Uwe]

The machine is sold, sorry.

[tossik]

The machine is sold, sorry.

If you get another one like this, I am your buyer!