Self Made Billionaires and the Cars They Drive
Some of the richest people in the world drive very average cars. How average? So average you would never crank your head around to get a second look. In fact, some of these cars would be classified as old, unflattering, and beat up. What can these cars of billionaires teach us about personal finance?
Warren Buffett - Net Worth: $52 Billion
By far the greatest investor of our time. Called the Oracle of Omaha he has a knack for generating billions of dollars for his investors.
Up until 2006 he drove a 5 year old 2001 Lincoln Towncar. The license plate read “THRIFTY”.
Ingvar Kamprad - Net Worth: $33 Billion
Ingvar Kamprad, Ikea founder.
He drives a Volvo which is more than 15 years old.
Sam Walton - If alive today his Net Worth would be: $63.3 Billion
Known for being fiscal and practical in all his dealings. His heirs collectively have $63.3 Billion.
Sam drove a 1979 F-150 even after he made billions with Wal-Mart.
June 29th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Well, apparently they didn’t make their money buying cars.