Microsoft founder, philanthropist and self-proclaimed “nerd” William
Gates III vents his software stress behind the wheel of two Porsches.
May 23, 2006 (Press Release) --
William Gates III
Rank on Forbes.com 2006 World's Billionaires List: 1
Net Worth: $50 billion
Vehicles Owned: 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible (pictured above); 1988
Porsche 959 Coupe
Source: State of Washington Department of Licensing
Microsoft founder, philanthropist and self-proclaimed “nerd” William
Gates III vents his software stress behind the wheel of two Porsches. His
daily driver, a 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible is ripe for replacement,
especially considering that Porsche has totally redesigned the latest 911,
the 997, for 2005. Now, after waiting some 10 years, Gates can finally
enjoy his other favorite Porsche: a rare (1 of 230) 1988 Porsche 959
Coupe. In fact, due to the 959’s questionable emissions and unknown crash
ratings, it took a federal law signed by President Clinton for Bill Gates
to legally drive his 959 on American roads. Rumor has it that Bill Gates
and Paul Allen employed Microsoft engineers to write a computer program
that could simulate the 959’s crashworthiness, which helped in the bill’
s passage.
Warren Buffett
Rank on Forbes.com 2006 World's Billionaires List: 2
Net Worth: $42 billion
Vehicles Owned: 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series
Source: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
With a license plate that reads “THRIFTY,” it could belong to no other
than billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The car behind the license plate
is also relatively thrifty: a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series.
Despite his license plate, one can only wonder why the billionaire
splurged on the Signature Series Lincoln Town Car with its stylish half-
length vinyl top instead of saving a few thousand dollars on a Ford Crown
Victoria. Regardless, Buffett prefers the Lincoln’s wide bench seats and
will take an American Town Car over a Cadillac or Lexus any day.
Source: http://search.msn.com
Posted by Nate Chapnick
Rank on Forbes.com 2006 World's Billionaires List: 1
Net Worth: $50 billion
Vehicles Owned: 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible (pictured above); 1988
Porsche 959 Coupe
Source: State of Washington Department of Licensing
Microsoft founder, philanthropist and self-proclaimed “nerd” William
Gates III vents his software stress behind the wheel of two Porsches. His
daily driver, a 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible is ripe for replacement,
especially considering that Porsche has totally redesigned the latest 911,
the 997, for 2005. Now, after waiting some 10 years, Gates can finally
enjoy his other favorite Porsche: a rare (1 of 230) 1988 Porsche 959
Coupe. In fact, due to the 959’s questionable emissions and unknown crash
ratings, it took a federal law signed by President Clinton for Bill Gates
to legally drive his 959 on American roads. Rumor has it that Bill Gates
and Paul Allen employed Microsoft engineers to write a computer program
that could simulate the 959’s crashworthiness, which helped in the bill’
s passage.
Warren Buffett
Rank on Forbes.com 2006 World's Billionaires List: 2
Net Worth: $42 billion
Vehicles Owned: 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series
Source: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
With a license plate that reads “THRIFTY,” it could belong to no other
than billionaire investor Warren Buffett. The car behind the license plate
is also relatively thrifty: a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series.
Despite his license plate, one can only wonder why the billionaire
splurged on the Signature Series Lincoln Town Car with its stylish half-
length vinyl top instead of saving a few thousand dollars on a Ford Crown
Victoria. Regardless, Buffett prefers the Lincoln’s wide bench seats and
will take an American Town Car over a Cadillac or Lexus any day.
Source: http://search.msn.com
Posted by Nate Chapnick
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