The 765 really surprised me when I finished the restoration and began trial sewing; it is a great performer. Although the same time frame as the 764 (1965) the 765 is from an entirely different design influence. Rectilinear streamlining! Now were' talking Grand Torino :-) This is a great machine; heavy as a brick, smooth, quiet, and goes through leather very well. Although simple the ZZ window is very nice; the bar slides back & forth behind the numbers. I would like to get the story on the Industrial designers who were at White during the 60s & 70s... I would like to celebrate their contribution and ambition. 35