to 1 part oil). The manual advises stretching it to 20:1 if using SAE20 motor engine oil. This British tendency to add rather more oil than the Continentals gave two-strokes a 'blue smokey exhaust' reputation in the UK but the Panda exhaust is not particularly smokey. The low riding position gives the moped a 'safe' feeling to ride and the sturdy cycle frame seems to plough through road bumps reasonably well despite having no suspension front or rear on the mark 1 version. The Phillips Panda looks quite pleasant once the side panels are fitted, hiding the rather ugly frame construction in the engine mounting area. Night riding is no problem but headlamp illumination is a little dismal at 15 watts and surprisingly has a main/dip feature! Accessories available included a pair of plastic legshields and a windscreen. As a reliable work horse, the Panda makes a sensible choice despite not having the performance of some of its continental competitors. Phillips set out to produce a reliable machine that was cheaper than most of its rivals. The Panda mark 1 cost £54-11s-0d in 1960. Mopeds Transport in Sandwell