The Singer "L.A." cabinet - here's one!

[LeilaMay]

Folks might remember I scanned in a 1960's Singer leaflet with some cabinet models on it - and we all remarked we hadn't seen one particular model - the L.A. cabinet?
Well I bought one 

I did think I would put my manual 99K into it - and have now found it won't it - so I have two 99s - one elctric and one manual - I may have to let the manual one go. But here a shot from the ebay sale, I'll take more photographs as I clean and reassemble - it's got a nasty musty smell at present

[Acorn]

Wow - that's not usually my style, but that's beautiful!   

[LeilaMay]

here's the leaflet where I first saw one 

[Efemera]

That’s fabulous....I want one!

[LeilaMay]

It is lovvely - but now I've got ANOTHER machine - I really didn't mean not, but the 99 with a handle is too large to swing down into the cabinet   
But it is stylish - I'm giving up a card table/trolley thing to make room or it but I feel it's a fair exchange .

[Efemera]

If you ever want to part with it I’ll give it a good home.

[LeilaMay]

I promised the lady I bought it from - who was parting with it a bit reluctantly - that I would keep it and cherish it 
Funny that it's such a little-seen cabinet variant though, isn't it?

[Roger]

That’s fab! I’m sure the musty smell will come off soon, try wiping it all over inside and out with baby wipes... and keep it warm.

Hope you enjoy it!

[Sewingsue]

What an unusual shape - but very much of its period.
Interestingly it looks as if the leaflet does say the 99k should fit.

[annieg]

@LeilaMay
That is so cool.  Did you come by it accidentally or did you go to a dealer?
Annieg

[LeilaMay]

...Interestingly it looks as if the leaflet does say the 99k should fit.

The electric 99K fits it - but I was hoping to swap it out or my older manual 99K - but the extra length of the handle prevents that.

annieg - I found it on ebay! 

[Iminei]

Tres Chic !

[SkoutSews]

To me it's calling out for a Rocketeer.

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Oh, wow   

[LeilaMay]

To me it's calling out for a Rocketeer.

Sadly it wouldn't fit in - only a 99 or a 185 according to the leaflet spec.