The focus is very much on those in the back seats where comfort, space and luxury are what counts more than driver satisfaction. That’s not to say every limo is a barge on wheels and several have become regular offerings alongside the rest of a car maker’s range.

There are very few off-the-peg limos now and most are bespoke builds by specialist coachmakers, which is apt when the roots of the limousine lie in horse-drawn carriages. Yet there are still a few for those who want the ultimate in leg room and opulence. We’ve corralled the best of the stretch to give you the best limos in order of date: