Modifications to the 42L2 mirrored those of Piaggio with a larger fuel tank and other detail differences

The 92 L2 Vespa was an update on the 42l2, for the first time updating being carried out almost simultaneously with Piaggio. The most significant changes were slightly enlarged fuel tank and footboard runners, which were extended to curve round behind the rider's feet.
This was the period when British scooter sales were rising steadily, and at one point Douglas had to augment their production with imports from the French ACMA factory. One imagines that ACMA machines were preferred over Piaggio's since the latter's 125 still had the headlight on the mudguard and would therefore contravene British Lighting regulations.

There were a couple of "Special Editions" to appeal to the fashion -conscious commuter.

· The "Magna" featured parking lights as standard as well as the slightly ungainly dual seat.
· The "Ultra" featured both the above features as well as a large screen and a mudguard crest.

Both Magna and Ultra featured an expanded colour range; blue "City Black and "Mayfair Red" joining the usual Dove Grey.

The years 1956-59 were characterised by a scooter scene which was heading towards its peak in this country. This popularity ensured that the 92L2 became engrained in the social fabric of Britain in a way that earlier and subsequent models never quite managed. Miscreants in some cities (though not those speeding) were apprehended by the riders of Police 92L2s. RAC members could bank on the services of "Patrolettes" on their blue 92L2s. People went on holiday on them, went to work on them, got married on them. The 92L2 was never fast or glamorous. But it was an indispensable part of a lot of people's lives.