Turn the traffic jam into a pleasure with Becker

Todd Doney, a property broker, used to spend three or four hours a day stuck behind the wheel of his Bentley in traffic jams, reports The Economist. No more. Now, thanks to his purchase of a customised vehicle from Becker Automotive Design, he spends that time talking to clients on the phone, returning emails, and going over documents.

His chauffeur-driven, customised car is now a kind of luxury office on wheels. Howard Becker, the founder of the firm, began his business in the 1970s, installing sound systems for the rich and famous. Today, his firm customises cars and vans for clients including actor Mark Wahlberg and King Abdullah of Jordan.

The firm specialises in converting Cadillac Escalades, a luxury SUV, or Mercedes Sprinters, a panel van (pictured). But after conversion, the feel will be more like that of a luxury private aircraft. The customised cars offer "incomparable comfort", says The Robb Report.

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The conversion cost depends on which of the numerous options and details you choose. Becker Cadillac Escalade ESV conversions start from around $150,000; the Becker JetVan conversions range from $200,000 to $450,000. Delivery can be arranged anywhere in the world from the company's California base.

For full details, seebeckerautodesign.com.