30 Unseen Images Of Elon Musk
By Kirsty
2 years ago
1. Elon's Love For Trucks At Aged Three: 1974
Image Source / ObserverThe brilliant mind behind Tesla - and specifically the 'Tesla Cybertruck' - apparently started off very, very young with his vehicle fascination, if this picture of a three-year-old Elon is anything to go by. He also started out with very blonde hair!2. Elon Musk And His Family In Pretoria, South Africa: 1976
Image Source / ObserverElon Musk grew up in Pretoria, South Africa, with his family - a seemingly carefree childhood with his mother, Maye Musk, and his two siblings, here seen back in 1976. Can you tell which one is the future CEO of Twitter? Makes it a bit harder when two of them look like identical twins!3. Elon With His Siblings
Image Source / ObserverElon is pictured here with his two siblings back in 1967 in Pretoria, South Africa, in what looks like a very big and very sunny back garden. And aren't they adorable in matching outfits? Elon is on the left, while his siblings Tosca and Kimbal are on the right.4. Elon Aged 10: 1982
Image Source / ObserverElon's mother, Maye, revealed that when Elon was younger, he would be reading everything. Well, it makes sense for someone wanting to stock up on knowledge to become a future billionaire! But instead of reading children's stories, Elon was apparently reading the Encylopedia Britannica at the age of 10.5. Elon Moved To Canada At The Age Of 18
Image Source / ObserverHere an 18-year-old Elon Musk celebrates his birthday back in 1989, with a delicious looking cake, if we do say so ourselves! It was at this age that Elon decided to move to Canada so that he could attend college there. And we have to say, he made a great choice with that stylish birthday outfit, too!6. Elon Fixed His First Car
Image Source / ObserverThe future owner and founder of Tesla was messing with cars when he was even younger; here, in 1995, he fixed his very first car using parts from scrap yards. When unveiling the photo, his mother captioned it with "and people said you knew nothing about cars"!7. Elon And His Mother Maye Musk
Image Source / ObserverPictured here back in 1995, a very young-looking Elon Musk shares a moment of concentration with his mother, Maye Musk, as they take a seat. Could they be exchanging entrepreneurial notes or are they just doing the crossword together? Or maybe Maye is teaching him a thing or two!8. Elon Founded His First Company In 1996: Zip2
Image Source / ObserverElon Musk has been a man of many talents when it comes to (many, many) companies, but his very first one was a company called Zip2, which he actually founded with his brother (pictured here with him), Kimbal Musk in 1996. The company dealt in online city guide software.9. The Musk Family Is One Busy With Entrepreneurs
Image Source / ObserverElon isn't the only Musk who has had a great head for business; his whole family is busy with their business-making adventures. But sometimes in their busy schedules they find time for a group photo. Here, in 2019, is Tosca, Elon, Maye and Kimbal Musk.10. At The Tesla Delivery Centre
Image Source / ObserverBut one person Elon can always depend on for a photo op is his mother, Maye Musk. Here the pair pose at the Tesla Delivery Centre, where Maye captioned the photo as being with her son and "many new car owners"! If there's anywhere Elon can pose proudly with his mother, it's a Tesla center.11. Elon Musk Forms PayPal: 2000
Image Source / TIMEThanks to Elon Musk, we can now more easily send money we don't have to people we know. Here he is back in 2000, posing with both the Chief Executive Officer, Peter Thiel, and the PayPal logo on a nostalgic looking computer. If there's one thing Elon knows about it's anything to do with money.12. When He Was In Iron Man 2
Image Source / QuoraDid you notice this at the time during your Marvel binge? That Elon Musk was actually in Iron Man 2, where he appeared at one of Tony Stark's rich shindigs - because of course he did, why wouldn't the world's richest man meet up with another rich man?13. And He Appeared In The Big Bang Theory
Image Source / QuoraElon's been doing cameos all over the place that we didn't even know about! Not only did he appear in the hit TV show The Big Bang Theory where he joins Howard to serve Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter, he also appeared in its spin-off, Young Sheldon.14. Pictured With Justine Musk: His First Wife
Image Source / QuoraJustine and Elon Musk met at university, and they went on to marry in 2000, but it was to turn into a particularly messy divorce. Justine has claimed that in their marriage, Elon claimed he was the 'alpha' and pressured her to become a 'trophy wife'.15. Elon Musk In His School Uniform
Image Source / QuoraThere's definitely a bright future for any kid attending a school that makes you wear shorts and a tie instead of trousers! Or maybe it was just a particularly warm day. Another family shot from South Africa for Elon Musk and his mother and siblings.16. A Young Elon Musk
Image Source / QuoraThere's no doubt Elon Musk's family always look happy when they're in any pictures with him - but in this one it looks like Elon has shed those blonde baby locks and gone for that brunette look we know him better for these days, as he's starting to look like the businessman we recognise.17. Elon Musk With Donald Trump
Image Source / QuoraContrary to what this picture would have you believe, Elon and Trump had a famously rocky relationship and were anything but the best of arm-patting friends. Their relationship turned into a bit of a feud - but a lot of that came in recent years through the drama of Twitter.18. Musk And His Ex-Partner Grimes
Image Source / QuoraWhen Musk and Grimes showcased their relationship for the very first time at the Met Gala, it was the beginning of an on-again off-again relationship that Grimes described as "fluid". Despite the more casual nature, the pair have two children together.19. Elon In His Younger Days
Image Source / QuoraYou can always pinpoint a younger pic of Elon Musk based on the fact that he's smiling more for a start (the stresses of later adult responsibilities and being a billionaire, ay?) and he has blonde hair instead of brown. Here he's showing off some casual floppy locks and presumably at a family gathering in his younger days!20. A Childhood School Picture
Image Source / QuoraWith some school photos you can definitely see a glimmer of the adult in there, but with this one, it doesn't look much like Elon, does it? But maybe again it's the bright blonde hair? Little did this guy know he'd grow up to be the richest person in the world!21. Elon As A University Student
Image Source / Business InsiderTaken back in 1994, here Elon is a fresh-faced 23 year old, attending senior classes at the University of Pennsylvania. He seemed to have a cool taste in t-shirts and didn't look too perturbed about having to do the work - but he must have been a hard worker, if his later achievements are anything to go by.22. Elon Musk's Uni Girlfriend Takes A Pic Of Him Relaxing
Image Source / Business InsiderAre you really dating if you don't take weird photos of each other while you're chilling at home? Elon shows he knows how to goof around, too, with this shot of him lying on the floor looking pretty pleased with himself, taken by his then-girlfriend.23. And Here She Is: His Uni Girlfriend, Jennifer Gwynne
Here Elon is pictured with his girlfriend of the time, Jennifer Gwynne. Elon met her when he was 23 years old, at university. She's recently released a series of unseen pics from their uni days which show a different, more casual, side to the billionaire.
24. Elon At Uni With His Classmates
Image Source / Business InsiderElon initially studied both physics and economics at the University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to a doctorate in materials science, which he studied for at Stanford University. Imagine being the uni roommate of Elon and losing touch with him only to find out what he went on to become!25. That's Not What A Desk Is For, Elon
Image Source / Business InsiderApparently even those destined to be billionaires need time off every once in a while, despite many hours sat at a desk - in the proper fashion - in his later years, probably. Here Musk shows off the very wrong way to use a desk, but maybe he's just never been a sit-at-a-desk kind of person.26. Musk Had An Aptitude For Tech Even At An Early Age
Image Source / Business InsiderHere you can see the makings of that tech-savvy brain of his that he'll put to good use in later life. Even during his uni years, Elon was on-it when it came to technology and using computers to further his ideas. Either that or he's just pretending to do work so his tutors don't shout at him.27. Musk Bought And Repaired A BMW Himself
Image Source / Business InsiderHere Elon Musk looks pretty proud of himself as he sits inside his own BMW - and so he should, because he bought the 1978 BMW 320i himself and then repaired it to make it as good as new. He paid only $1,400 for the car initially and then built it into his own perfect car. A taste of things to come!28. Musk Enjoys Dinner Out With Fellow Students
Image Source / Business InsiderThis photo just proves that even self-made billionaires can take a night off once in a while during their education, and here Musk enjoys dinner out at a restaurant with four other students (though the idea of 'dining out' for many students these days is an extravagance in itself!).29. Musk Visits Niagara Falls
Image Source / Business InsiderHis business endeavours didn't stop a young Elon finding time in his schedule for travel, apparently; here he is visiting Niagara Falls in 1994. Though the businessman in him is still showing through with that formal white shirt that looks a little too thin to be up against that water spray!30. And Taking In A Hiking Trail
Image Source / Business InsiderMaybe it's just me, but those shoes don't look very equipped for an intense hiking trail - but he doesn't seem too bothered by it! Here Musk is taking in a steep-looking hiking trail in San Francisco. I guess you can wear whatever shoes you want when you're a future billionaire.What To Read Next
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