1962 Oldsmobile Starfire brings teenage-years memories

A teenage Pappas could not afford a new car, so he and his friends would watch the new crop of cars drive by, with each boy selecting the car of his dreams.

The purchase was arranged sight-unseen, as was transportation, and the Starfire soon was on the back of a truck heading to the Virginia home of Pappas.

A coat of Garnet Mist exterior paint is accented by outrageous bright work along the flanks of the lengthy car.

The capacity of the gasoline tank is 20 gallons, while the cooling system keeps the temperature under control with 20.25 quarts of coolant.

With no intention of appealing to the local football team's colors, Pappas is often accused of having a car that is upholstered in the burgundy and gold of the nearby Washington Redskins.