Car built before end of 1905 (7)

I believe the answer is:

veteran

(Other definitions for veteran that I've seen before include "Retired soldier" , "Old campaigner" , "Nervate (anag.)" , "Old-stager" , "Old soldier's" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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