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

Warren Buffett

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.

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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

Ingvar Kamprad, Ikea founder.

Ikea Volvo

He drives a Volvo which is more than 15 years old.

Sam Walton – If alive today his Net Worth would be: $63.3 Billion

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Known for being fiscal and practical in all his dealings. His heirs collectively have $63.3 Billion.

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Sam drove a 1979 F-150 even after he made billions with Wal-Mart.