The first generation of Oldsmobile Starfire was introduced for the 1961 model year. The Starfire name had been used prior to 1961 to designate convertible versions of the Oldsmobile 98. The first generation of Starfire was offered as a two door hardtop or convertible, and over its production, was offered with two V8 engine options. Production of the 1st Gen Starfire lasted until 1966, but the name was used again in 1975 for the 2nd Gen Oldsmobile Starfire.