Engrave (anag) — small pre-1981 family car (7)

I believe the answer is:

avenger

(Other definitions for avenger that I've seen before include "Inflicter of retribution" , "One seeking retribution" , "One exacting payback on another's behalf" , "One exacting retribution" , "One who seeks or obtains satisfaction for injury" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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