Musk purchased Wet Nellie, the submarine car featured in The Spy Who Loved Me, in 2013 for £616,000, showcasing his penchant for unique vehicles.
A fan of Marvel's X-Men comics and movies, Musk named robots at the Tesla factory after characters from the franchise.
Despite enrolling in Stanford for graduate studies, Musk left after just two days to pursue opportunities in the emerging internet industry.
Robert Downey Jr. based his portrayal of Tony Stark in the Iron Man movies on Musk's persona, consulting with him to accurately capture Stark's character traits.
Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, investing his own money into the company years before its notable achievements.
Musk began coding at age 10 and created the game Blastar at 12, which he sold to a magazine for £500. Blastar remains accessible online today.
Musk holds citizenship in three countries: South Africa, Canada, and the United States.