I was 9YO when i accidentally walked into the theater playing American Graffiti- we were supposed to see some move called Treasure Island. I was immediately taken by everything that was happening in that flick and it still ranks as one of my favorite movies of all time.
Of course they then had to ruin it with part two, More American Graffiti, which was atrocious,
I was 13 in 1962 when the movie supposedly took place. I was part of that scene. We cruised for burgers every evening once I was 16 and had my license. No not California. Long Island NY