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Strip prince of old car? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

valiant

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'strip prince of old car?' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for valiant that I've seen before include "Brave - resolute" , "Doughty" , "Brave in battle" , "Dauntless" , "Showing courage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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