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Panda
Tandon were motorcycles produced by Devdutt Tandon, who had
been born in India, from 1948 to 1959, in Watford, Hertfordshire.
Made Milemaster, Supaglid models, a Kangaroo trials
model, Imp and Starlett, as well as several others.
1948 The first model appeared as a cheap lightweight intended for both
home use and export. Lacking in refinement, it was fitted with a 122cc
Villiers9D pre-war
engine, installed in a frame that was of tubular, bolted construction.
Although it had telescopic forks, it was angular and not at all stylish.
1950 The original model was joined by a much improved machine, known as
the Supaglid, fitted with the more modern 122cc 10D engine
and pivoted-fork rear suspension controlled by a rubber cartridge.
1951 Another version appeared, with a 197cc 6E engine, plus a competition
model.
1952 Production of the original, somewhat crude model, stopped that year.
Further models were produced using 147cc and 224cc Villiers
and 242cc and 322cc British
Anzani engines.
1955 Time and money ran out and so the firm was wound up late in the year.
1956 The name reappeared on two road models using Villiers
8E and 1H engines.
