John Bloor

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 2,000 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.