This is a vintage item. This was my mother's old mixer. It has different attatchements so you can use it as a mixer, meat grinder, food processor and even a pasta mixer, There are many other attatchements. My version is a 12 speed. My cakes and my icings turn out light and fluffy when I use this mixer. It does a great job of whipping egg whites for merengues. This is a great machine for any kitchen.