Porsche 959 Sport
The Porsche 959 is a full-time all-wheel drive supercar meticulously crafted to dominate a specialized road race in the 80s style. It’s a rather rare legendary car with 345 built in. manufacture.
The 1986 Porsche 959 isn’t street legal, but Bill Gates still managed to import one. Lacking a catalytic converter and being marketed without crash testing, NHTSA refused to admit it to the United States. Bill Gates fought the law and he won, but the battle dragged on for 13 years before he took possession.
Porsche 911 1979
The first car that Bill Gates bought was a 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo. However, the car is no longer in his car collection. The last time a 911 was auctioned for around $80,000 was in 2012.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo
Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo was launched in Stuttgart in September 2019. This is Porsche’s first electric car. Bill Gates loves Porsche and was one of the first to buy this car for $ 185,000. This is also Bill Gates’ first electric car.
Ferrari 348
Bill Gates’ car collection also includes a rare Ferrari that would make any enthusiast jealous. It was a mid-engined 3.4 liter V8 sports car “348”. Notably, the Ferrari 348 was the last model designed by Enzo Ferrari, the first Italian car manufacturer.
The 1989 Ferrari 348 is a two-seat supercar priced at $160,000.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost 2022 is a high-end luxury sedan. It is sumptuous and comfortable with modern features. As a descendant of the Phantom, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is equally smooth but a bit smaller. All Rolls-Royce cars are handcrafted from engine to paint color and fully customizable.
The twin-turbo V12 engine gives the Ghost up to 592 horsepower. A Ghost 2022 is valued at about 340,000 USD.
BMW 7-Series
The 2009 BMW 7 Series was the first bulletproof car ever produced. It’s an armored luxury vehicle with plenty of protective features, like shutting down the ventilation system and piping that supplies fresh air inside if the cabin air is compromised. Moreover, it is reinforced with plated steel armor to resist bullets. In fact, a 2009 BMW 760Li met the requirements of ballistic protection class VR7.
The top trim 760Li sedan features a powerful V12 engine, with other versions offering a V8. This luxury car sells for around $158,000, depending on the version.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
(Photo: Hotcars) Bill Gates loves Porsche, but he also appreciates Mercedes-Benz engineering. The 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is Bill Gates’ daily commuter car. The billionaire was spotted taking his daughter to school in this car. The sleek luxury car cost around $110,000 in 2002.
The S-Class is a powerful machine, comes with a 6-liter V12 engine and can race at speeds of up to 249 km/h.
Chevrolet Suburban
We all know the Chevy Suburban, one of the most popular products ever made from Chevrolet. Bill Gates spent about $60,000 for this quintessential SUV. The Chevrolet Suburban isn’t a climate-friendly option, but Bill Gates uses it for daily driving around Washington and the Seattle area.
Ford Focus
Ford Focus is Bill Gates’ most economical car when it costs $ 15,000.
It has dynamic handling and is fun to drive. For Gates, the Focus is a great commuter to Microsoft offices.
