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Flier cut in in old car (6)

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I believe the answer is:

jalopy

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This could be a double definition.

'flier cut' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'in old car' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for jalopy that I've seen before include "Dilapidated old car" , "Old vehicle" , "heap" , "Clapped-out car" , "Old banger" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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