Elon Musk's Wheels: 7 Cars Owned By The Tesla Boss (Photo: Pinterest)
While Elon Musk spearheads Tesla, his car collection features a variety of impressive cars. Here's a glimpse into the Tesla CEO’s diverse car collection that you might not know about: (Video: Pinterest)
1978 BMW 320i (Photo: Pinterest)
Elon Musk's first car purchase in 1994 was a BMW E21 320i, part of the iconic 3 Series lineup. (Photo: Pinterest)
1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster (Photo: Pinterest)
Musk's childhood dream car was reportedly the Jaguar E-Type. He chose the E-Type with a 4.2-liter straight-six engine, which generated 265 horsepower, over the V12 version. (Photo: Pinterest)
1976 Lotus Esprit (Photo: Pinterest)
In 2013, Musk bought 'Wet Nellie,' the famous Bond car from The Spy Who Loved Me, which could transform into a submarine. (Photo: Pinterest)
1920 Ford Model T
Musk owns the Ford Model T, known as the “Tin Lizzie,” gifted to him by a friend, though specific details about his car are scarce.
2006 BMW M5 by Hamann Motorsport (Photo: Pinterest)
Hamann boosted its power to 600 horsepower and over 200 mph by removing the speed limiter, reportedly inspiring Tesla's Ludicrous Mode. However, Elon Musk no longer owns the Hamann M5. (Photo: Pinterest)
2010 Audi Q7 (Photo: Pinterest)
Initially, Musk criticised the Audi Q7 for its rear seat access, jokingly suggesting it required dwarf climbers. This inspired Tesla’s Falcon wing doors, but Musk no longer owns the Q7. (Photo: Pinterest)
2012 Porsche 911 Turbo (Photo: Pinterest)
Musk's admiration for the Porsche 911 played a pivotal role in the genesis of Tesla. His vehicle was reportedly a 997-era 911 Turbo. (Photo: Pinterest)