Bill Gates car collection: what cars are in the garage of one of the richest people on the planet

Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates has his own car collection. What one of the most influential techies in the world drives, reports hotcars.

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Bill Gates led Microsoft Corporation as CEO, President and Chief Software Architect until 2014. Microsoft is worth $1,82 trillion today. Gates is one of the most prolific philanthropists in the world.

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The Seattle-born Gates is a data and personal computing pioneer who once partnered with Apple Computer and CEO Steve Jobs. The partnership is known to have ended in 1985 when Microsoft released Windows 1.0, its first operating system. Jobs turned his back on Gates, believing that Gates was borrowing too much from Apple. Their rivalry never stopped, even when they ruled Silicon Valley.

Gates' fortune still exceeds $100 billion.

Like most billionaires, he has an impressive collection of cars, and he has enough space to park them. One of his sprawling mansions can accommodate 23 cars. He also owns four private jets, two of which cost $70 million apiece.

Porsche 959 Sport

The Porsche 959 was a technological marvel. The all-wheel-drive supercar has been meticulously engineered to dominate dedicated 80s-style rally racing. This car is a legend, but for everyday driving. A total of 345 copies were produced.

The 959 Porsche 1986 was not road legal, but Gates tried to import it anyway. Due to the lack of a catalytic converter and crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) refused to allow it into the States. Gates fought the law and won, but the battle dragged on for 13 years before he could take over.

1979 Porsche 911

The first car that Bill Gates bought was a 911 Porsche 1979 Turbo. With unbridled enthusiasm, Gates squeezed maximum speed from this horse and received three speeding tickets on the first day in Albuquerque, the original headquarters of Microsoft.

The third offense landed him in jail. Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and childhood friend of Gates, bailed out his colleague. Not long after Gates dropped out of Harvard, they founded a startup software company in New Mexico. The car is no longer in his collection. The 911 was last sold at auction for about $80 in 000.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo

The Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo was launched in Stuttgart in September 2019. And Porsche-loving Bill Gates was one of the first buyers, happily paying its market price of $185. People took notice that the billionaire had abandoned the Tesla Model X.

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In a YouTube interview, Gates confirmed his purchase choice. Discussing premium EVs, Gates exclaimed, “I just bought a Porsche Taycan, an electric car, and I have to say it's very, very cool. This is my first electric car and I really like it.”

The flash of pure joy in his eyes speaks for itself.

Ferrari 348

There is a rare Ferrari in the Bill Gates car collection that any Ferrari enthusiast would envy. It is a mid-engined 3,4-liter V8 sports car, hence the "348" designation. It was one of 8000 units. More importantly, however, the Ferrari 348 was the last model designed by Enzo Ferrari, the original Italian automaker.

A 348 Ferrari 1989 is a two-seat supercar that can be had for $160. Gates is known to have driven it across the sand, earning the car the nickname "dune buggy."

Rolls-Royce Ghost

The 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a high-end luxury sedan. It's extravagant and comfortable, with more refined interior touches than you might imagine. As a descendant of the Phantom, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is just as comfortable, but slightly smaller. All Rolls-Royce vehicles, from the engine to the paint job, are assembled by hand and completely customised.

Twin-turbo V12 gives Ghost up to 592 horsepower in Black Badge trim. These cars are expensive. The cost of Ghost 2022 is about $340.

BMW 7-Series

The 7 BMW 2009 Series was the first bulletproof car. As if for 007. It is an armored luxury car with extensive protective features, such as turning off the ventilation system and internal fresh air supply pipes if the air in the cabin is disturbed. In addition, it is reinforced with steel armor, making it bulletproof. In fact, the 760 BMW 2009Li met the VR7 ballistic protection level requirement.
The 760Li sedan had a powerful V12 engine in the top trim level, and a V8 in other trim levels.

Safety comes at a cost, and this luxury sedan sells for around $158, depending on trim. Full protection includes bulletproof tires.

Tesla Model X

Here is the only evidence that Bill Gates can own a Tesla Model X. He was seen driving this car in an episode of his Gates Notes blog. Driving a bright blue Model X with body paint very close to the hue of his Ford Focus, Gates is interviewed by science fiction writer Neil Sevenivs. They discuss the Earth apocalypse after the lunar explosion while drinking a couple of Diet Cokes with dinner.

Elon Musk publicly criticized Gates for buying a Porsche Taycan. Perhaps out of jealousy, or because the Microsoft maestro was slightly critical of Tesla, complaining that it doesn't offer an electric car that most people can afford. Gates argued that electrification should be widely available to solve climate problems.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

We know Gates loves Porsches, but he also appreciates German engineering at Mercedes-Benz. His 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was used daily. It drove his daughter to school. In 2002, an elegant luxury sedan cost about $110.

This S-Class is a powerful car. It comes with a 6-liter V12 and can reach speeds of up to 155 km per hour. It's fair to say that Gates doesn't test cars at top speed anymore unless he's on the track.

Chevrolet Suburban

We all know the Chevy Suburban, one of the most popular models ever made from Chevrolet. It wasn't hard for Gates to shell out about $60 for a typical SUV. And it wasn't a very climate-friendly choice, but he used it for his daily commute around Washington and the Seattle area.

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It's roomy and practical, and Gates isn't pretentious enough to pay attention to a Chevrolet or Ford in his driveway.

Ford Focus

The Ford Focus was Gates' most economical vehicle. As far as we know, he may have bought it at a dealership for $15. Ford's fast electric blue hatchback was powered by a diesel power plant.

It has dynamic handling and a reputation for driving pleasure. For Gates, the Focus was a great commuter car to get from Seattle to Redmond, to the Microsoft offices.

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