Middle-aged but still magnificent

As its many fans well know, the 'car you always promised yourself' celebrates its 40th birthday this year.

To coincide with the occasion, we’d like you to review the car for us: tell us in 20 words or less how you’d describe the Ford Capri.

You also shared your thoughts with us on Twitter and the responses are below. Start following @vmdotcom on Twitter to join the discussion.

Post your 'short and tweet' reviews (see what we did there?) below!

*Pictured: Dukes of Hazzard fan James Ford with his old Ford Capri that he turned into a copy of 'General Lee' by gluing toy cars to the bodywork.