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Be able to buy a fine car (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

afford

'be able to buy' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'a fine car' is the wordplay.
'fine' becomes 'f' (abbreviation in pencil classifications).
'car' becomes 'ford' (Ford is a make of car).
'a'+'f'+'ford'='AFFORD'

(Other definitions for afford that I've seen before include "Have the financial means" , "Provide (an opportunity)" , "Able to bear the expense" , "Be able to spare the money" , "Have enough money to pay for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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