— Tim
Archive for June, 2015
Where is Errol’s Targa Florio?
14
Jun
With shang “time will tell” heinz so recently and marvelously tracing Errol’s William Tell Mercedes to Yankee Slugger Reggie Jackson, perhaps our own team of heavy hitting All Stars can determine the history of the Master of Mulholland/Ballantrae’s spectacular Fraser Nash Targa Florio Gran Sport. Anyone know where it is and how it got there??
— Tim
Oh Errol, won’t you buy ye a Mercedes Benz…
13
Jun
Dear fellow Flynn fans,
ever since learning that Errol purchased a Mercedes Benz while filming in Italy of 1953
(see: www.theerrolflynnblog.com…),
I wondered where this custom made car had ended up.
Now we know, in the very capable hands of New York Yankee Reggie Jackson!
From the swashbuckler on the brinks to the straw that stirred the drinks, so to speak.
In 2006 it was resold for $ 264.000.- at an auction in Palm Springs.
I am sure it was the apple of Will Tell`s eye.
Enjoy,
— shangheinz
The Story of “Errol”: “Warrior-Poet”: “A Genuine Flash of Inspiration”
10
Jun
The Story of “Errol” by the Aussie Crawl:
Three video interpretations of “Errol”
— Tim
il Pirata Capitan Blood
08
Jun
Ciao, Flynn Fans. This recently in from Italy:
1943 — Errol Flynn seen on his famous yacht climbing up the rigging during a cruise to Catalina Island. — Image by © Underwood & Underwood/CORBIS
— Tim
Hunting, Hawking and the History of His Hat
06
Jun
The “Robin Hood Hat”, aka a “Bycocket” or “Chapeau a Bec”
It evolved from a type of Medieval hat often worn by sporting men, hunters and hawkers included. The first artistic depictions of it appear to have been in the early 1300s. It appears to be most associated with dashing, athletic and adventurous young men, perfectly so for Errol.
Here is a superb site detailing its history in the Middle Ages, with an outstanding visual record.
Mirror Back in Ivory, ca. 1300-1330, Presently at the Louvre
The Smithfield Decretals of Gregory IX, ca. 1300-1340
www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=royal_ms_10_e_iv_f078v…
Woman Protecting a Unicorn, ca. 1425-50
The Provost of Aquileia, ca. 14th or 15th Century
The Cardsharps by Caraveggio, 1596
Fairbanks: 1922
The Huntsman, from Snow White, 1937
Flynn: 1938
And here is a previous EFB post and thread discussing the hat’s connection to “Liberty”:
www.theerrolflynnblog.com…
— Tim
Errol’s Peach of a Packard
05
Jun
Errol’s 1941 Peach Packard Convertible “Clipper Darrin”!
Like Flynn Himself, One-of-a-Kind. Personally designed and custom-made for him by the preminent Dutch Darrin, “Darrin of Paris” (located in LA). No identical prior or subsequent car was ever made.
It was purchased in or about 1948 by Tom Sumner, with it’s oringinal peach exterior and medium green interior. To his deep regret, however, Sumner sold it in 1951. Years later, he tried to find and repurchase it, but without success.
It apparently declined in quality, due to inadequate care and maintenance, was de-peached with (a poorly regarded) dark green metallic paint. Ultimatelty was either demolished, shipped to England, taken to Mexico, or otherwise vanished. It’s uncertain if it still exists, but it looked nearly exactly as the peach one in the photos below, which was built by Sumner (in the 90’s, I believe.)
Here’s a photo of it after it was repainted:
And here’s Tom Sumner briefly speaking about his history with the car:
And a very informative discussion among Packard enthusiasts:
Previous discussions on the EFB:
— Tim
