These bespoke, deliciously excessive rides, will have you dreaming of the slow lane

These bespoke, deliciously excessive rides, will have you dreaming of the slow lane.

Photo: Bulgarian artisans Vilner rebuilt this BMW sedan’s interior using a striking Town and Country combination of leather and wool plaid, with custom wood dash panels.

By CBSNews.com associate photo editor James Morris

Audi R8 by Vilner

Another Vilner masterpiece, this performance Audi R8 was upholstered in two-tone fine black napa leather and beige Alcantra.

Aston Martin DB9 Volante, “Equestrian”

This equestrian themed convertible was custom built by Aston Martin’s bespoke personalization team at “Q by Aston Martin”. If you are not sure what bespoke means, you probably can’t afford it.

The DB9 Volante was commissioned for the Menlo Charity Horse Show in Los Gatos.

The interior features Saddle Tan Luxmill leather and diamond-quilted Ivory Alcantra.

Aston Martin DB9 Volante, “So-Cal”

Another stunner by Aston Martin’s Q team, this custom Volante interior sports a nautical theme (more superyacht than dinghy.)

Aston Martin notes “The exterior blends seamlessly with the rich White Essence pearl effect semi-aniline and Aurora Blue leather in the interior, evoking the color of the Pacific coast.”

Panamera Stingray GTR “Crocodile”

This limited-run custom Stingray from Moscow’s TopCar is quilted top to bottom in white crocodile leathers, and boasts burled wood panelling and gold details.

Hamann Spyridon Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG

Another beauty from TopCar, takes the “new car smell” to a whole new level.

2015 Mercedes-Maybach S600

Long the ride of choice among Hip Hop’s elite, (and, apparently, their children: Puff Daddy gave his son “Justin Dior” a $360,000 Maybach on his 16th birthday).

Plenty of legroom for those Timberlands, along with hand-stitched Nappa leather and pillow stitching throughout the interior. And, of course, Champagne flutes "standard".

Mercedes Benz Sprinter by Lexani

A favorite with celebrity clients and government officials, California Lexani Motorcars offers custom interiors with “amenities rivaling those in yachts and private jets.”

The Mercedes Sprinter van is one of their most popular conversions. It’s spacious cabin allows the well-heeled imagination to run wild. Lexani has fitted the Benz with bedrooms, bars, toilets and offices.

Interiors feature the finest woods and leathers, and seamlessly integrated audio and entertainment systems.

Mercedes Benz Sprinter by Lexani

This Lexani creation is a master bedroom on wheels.

Mercedes Benz Sprinter by Lexani

Grab a bag of Cinnabon and you have a rest stop to go.

Carlex Designs “Ministeam” Mini Countryman

Polish custom shop Carlex transformed this Mini into a steampunk time machine.

The deep leather interior is trimmed with throwback mechanical bronze and copper, and features meticulous details, like inlaid clockworks.

Carlex Designs “Ministeam” Mini Countryman

The rear of the Ministeam.

Carlex Designs “MINI Painter’s Works” Mini Paceman

Another custom job from Carlex (commissioned by an anonymous muppet?) This Mini is alive with color, splashed across a hand-stitched canvas.

Mercedes Viano by Carisma

The British craftsmen at Carisma specialize in “luxuriously discreet vehicle transportation.” Their tricked out conversions are popular with wealthy entertainers and athletes.

This Viano includes state-of-the art entertainment systems, broadband WiFi and Skype and mood lighting.

The recliner seats incorporate leg and arm rests, and the soft anthracite leather is accentuated with black solid wood veneers.

Mercedes Viano by Carisma

Another Viano conversion by Carisma. This one with dual sea blue armchairs, with a set of fold down “security seats” for entourage.

Other luxuries include individually controlled lighting, a “home cinema” experience, and an enlarged refrigerator.

Land Rover Defender D1 by Carisma

Carisma converted this Land Rover Defender for a British farmer. Presumably the world’s cleanest British farmer, judging from the brilliant white Connolly hide interior.

The Rover underwent the automotive equivalent of a gut renovation. The result feels amazingly roomy, especially considering how stuffed with amenities it is: foldaway tables, a drinks cabinet with lead crystal glassware, a refrigerator, dimmable mood lighting and a complete mobile PC system.

Stretched Cadillac Escalade ESV by Becker

What do Dr. Dre, Mel Torme, and His Majesty Mohammed VI King of Morocco all have in common? They are all clients of Becker Auto Design.

Presumably each had his own vehicle, though it's fun to imagine them carpooling.

Becker’s custom stretch (armor-optional) Escalades offer some of the industry’s most lavish interiors, featuring premium leathers, in-house hand-crafted wood, woven carpets, brushed metal knobs, and aviation-grade interior lighting.

Stretched Cadillac Escalade ESV by Becker

Becker’s rides “include a full array of the kind of technology not typically found on the road: broadband wireless internet, 32-inch LED monitors, custom sound and lighting, security cameras, computer-controlled cutting-edge infotainment - all conducted from the CEO seat using the same Crestron system that you might use to manage your 30-room Beverly Hills estate.”

Stretched Cadillac Escalade ESV by Becker

For those who love to cycle but find bicycles gauche, Becker offers this custom option.

Air freshener not included.

Pagani Huayra

When you spend $1.4 million on a car, you expect something special. The Huayra delivers.

Marvel at the leather, metal, carbon, exposed mechanics, and digital screens. Welcome to the future of yesterday.

The traditional leather and cutting-edge composite materials work together in harmony to give a blend of yesterday and tomorrow.

The LEDs are customizable so you can set your own interior mood color.

The sound system is described as a personal concert. We don't know why you'd want to listen to anything other than the bi-turbo V-12 though.

Fornasari Gigi 311

The GIGI 311GT pays homage to 50s Italian heritage.

Lots of “hands” went into this interior. “Hand-hammered” aluminum, “hand-sewn” leather seams, and “hand-balanced” metallic pointers. While the craftsmanship harkens to the past, the multimedia systems are state of the art.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 750-4 Supervolce

This Lamborghini interior resembles the cockpit of a private jet, appropriate given the runway speeds this car can reach.

Bentley 2013 Mulsanne

You won’t mind taking a back seat in this touring sedan. With its luxuriously appointed “Executive interior”, and kitted out with dual iPads, HDTV, headrest screens, and WiFi connection, you may find yourself longing for rush hour.

Bentley EXP 9F Concept

This concept Bentley is a tailgaters dream, with a fully integrated cocktail bar.

Maserati Ghibli Diesel

The soft leather upholstery in this Maserati is as rich as its driver.

2008 Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès

The Veyron is the world's fastest production car, capable of over 250 mph and 0 - 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds.

If that isn’t special enough for you, try this 7-figure Hermès special edition.

The car's interior is sheathed in drool-resistant bull calfskin, hand-stitched at the Hermès workshop in Paris.