When you think about the rich and famous, your mind almost immediately goes to flashy, expensive cars. What else would someone with a lot of money drive? As it turns out, there are plenty of rich folk rolling around in automobiles so cheap-looking they have lemon lawyers in Los Angeles arguing over whether or not they’re fit to drive. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of these “practical billionaires” and the rather mundane cars they choose to drive.
Sergey Brin & Larry Page
Now, before you shout, “hey, that’s two different people!” you should know that A) Sergey and Larry are Google co-founders, so it’s warranted, and B) They both have been spotted driving around in a rather basic Toyota Prius. While it’s true they have other, fancier cars, they don’t always drive them. So, while they technically are two separate billionaires, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell them apart while they’re both driving that super-plain hybrid automobile.
Steve Ballmer
We all know Steve Ballmer as an investing legend, former CEO of Microsoft, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and all-around, high-energy businessman. Surely, this ultra-wealthy individual—worth nearly 100 billion dollars—would be driving the fanciest cars money can buy 24/7. Not exactly, as he has, on occasion, been spotted behind the wheel of a simple Ford Fusion. As long as it gets from point A to point B, right?
Michael Bloomberg
Owner of multiple companies bearing his name. Former mayor of New York City. One-time presidential candidate. What other impressive achievements can Michael Bloomberg, a man worth over 70 billion dollars, add to his name? How about being the proud owner of a Chevy Suburban? It’s not a cheap car, by normal people standards, but when compared to the vast resources of one such as Mr. Bloomberg, one does stop to question, why?
Mark Zuckerberg
We all know Zuckerberg’s achievements, and throughout his years as the founder and CEO of Facebook, we’ve all laughed at the numerous jokes regarding his social awkwardness. “He’s an alien,” some of us have remarked. “No, he’s a robot” others have exclaimed. These suggestions are (likely) far from the truth, but when you know that a man with more than 60 billion dollars is driving around in an Acura (and sometimes a Honda), then maybe those rumors seem like they hold a bit more weight than they would otherwise.
Jeff Bezos
This guy founded Amazon, and now he’s taking trips into space on his very own rocket ship and trying to discover the secret to immortality. Would you believe that when he gets back down to solid ground, mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos is taking curves in a Honda Accord? Perhaps it speaks to the man’s grounded, practical nature. Or maybe he’s just not that into flashy automobiles for every drive around town? Or maybe he just wants to be inconspicuous? Whatever the case, more power to him for finding a car he likes and sticking with it.