Portrait of John Bloor

Rank #1980

John Bloor

Net worth $2.1B

Real estate, manufacturing · United Kingdom

Born
Jun 16, 1943
Age
82
Source
Real estate, manufacturing
Residence
Aberdyfi
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Marital status
Children
0
Education

Net worth over time

Biography

  • John Bloor is one of the largest builders in the UK through his Bloor Homes and also owns Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic bike manufacturer.
  • He reportedly left school at age 15 and began an apprenticeship as a plasterer, then built his first house before turning 20.
  • Now the privately-held Bloor Homes puts up more than 3,500 homes every year.
  • In 1983 he bought the manufacturing rights for Triumph motorcycles.
  • He and son Nick have revamped the brand, which was made famous by riders like Marlon Brando, James Dean and Steve McQueen.