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Len Southward (Leonard Bingley Southward) was born on 20 September, 1905 in Wellington, New Zealand, is an engineer. Discover Len Southward's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?
| Popular As |
Leonard Bingley Southward |
| Occupation |
Engineer · businessman · vehicle collector |
| Age |
99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
20 September 1905 |
| Birthday |
20 September |
| Birthplace |
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Date of death |
(2004-02-19) |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
New Zealand |
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He is a member of famous engineer with the age 99 years old group.
Len Southward Height, Weight & Measurements
At 99 years old, Len Southward height not available right now. We will update Len Southward's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Children |
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Len Southward Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Len Southward worth at the age of 99 years old? Len Southward’s income source is mostly from being a successful engineer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated
Len Southward's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
engineer |
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Timeline
Southward was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1978 Queen's Birthday Honours, for services to the community. In the 1986 New Year Honours, he was knighted as a Knight Bachelor, for services in the community, especially the disabled.
The Southward Car Museum had its genesis in the 1956 purchase of a Ford Model T.
Southward went on to establish Southward Engineering in 1955, which developed from marine engineering into a large steel fabrication business. The company supplied automotive exhausts, racking, light-walled carbon steel and stainless steel tubing. After Southward's death, it was run by family members until being sold in 2006 to what is now Amari Metals Australia.
He married his first wife, Eileen Mitchell, in 1931. They later divorced, and in 1954 he married Vera Bellamore, who survived his death in 2004 along with two sons.
Southward worked for a Wellington motor warehouse from 1919 to 1921. From 1921 to 1926, he was a motorcycle mechanic. From 1926 to 1928, he was a partner in a motorcycle repair business. From 1928 to 1939, he had his own business and from 1935, he specialised in repairing light cars. Shortages during World War II led him as an engineer to build and use his own steel tubing machinery. After the war, he built an 8-metre (26 ft) V12-powered speedboat called the "Redhead" and became well known in New Zealand for his speedboating prowess. He was the first person to exceed 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) in Australasia in 1953. Three years later, he set a new record at 109.9 miles per hour (176.8 km/h).
Sir Leonard Bingley Southward OBE (20 September 1905 – 19 February 2004) was a New Zealand engineer, businessman, and vehicle collector. His collection of cars, motorcycles, speedboats and aircraft is now entrusted to the Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu.
Southward was born on 20 September 1905 in Wellington to English immigrant parents. His father was Philip Edmond Southward and his mother was Elizabeth Sarah née Smith. He received his education at Te Aro Primary School and aged 13, he started working. At first, he was a messenger boy.
