What is it?

[Efemera]

...it better be good I've just bought it!

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-singer-sewing-machine-EJ63516-/202023980307?nma=true&si=Zoqo3%252FSX9UZSd8%252BZOlmOd79XDSE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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It's a 306, a nice machine, and I think the only thing against them is the needle selection. They adjust them for the regular 130 needle system, but the original 206x13 needle is available on the web in a few sizes. Singer Sewing Info has a page on it. Cam sets for it are available, but the flat cams tend to cost a bit. I think they take the same cams as the 300 and 400 series, but it needs to be confirmed, so don't take my word for granted.

[Efemera]

Great... thanks for the info.

[Roger]

I can't get the link to open on my phone... booo eBay!

But 306s are cute! The needles are a largely defunct size but are available in 2 sizes at about a £1 a needle. The 306,319,320 all use flat cams (400s and forwards use top hat cams).

The cost of the needles makes these a bit prohibitive to use for everything, and it's worth stocking up on needles, because the supply may well dry up.

But the 300s have a good reputation for being tough sewing machines with a quirky Art Deco look.