South Bend Model A?

[pcso112]

I just bought a South Bend Precision Lathe Model A Cat# CL644Y Ser# 40785NAR9. Everything seems to work and is mounted to a very heavy duty steel cabinet. I paid $650. Nothing looks abused overly loose or wore out considering it is likely 40 or 50 years old. What have I got, when was it made and how did I do for my money? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[aametalmaster]

Its a 1956 model...Bob

http://www.lathes.co.uk/southbend9-inch/index.html

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/south-bend-lathes/