I haven't hit the wrecking yard for a while, but Alameda-based reader Chris went last week and spotted two Malaise Special Jensen-Healeys and a fairly complete-looking Alfa Romeo GTV, right there among all the ho-hum Corollas and Excels in the import section.

Ah, the joys of a mid-life crisis. Certainly, the inevitable (assuming one lives long enough) transition from 39 to 40 years of age can be faced casually, with dignity, grace and resigned acceptance.