Victor had this old car (7)

I believe the answer is:

triumph

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'victor had this old car' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for triumph that I've seen before include "Victory, great success" , "Be victorious" , "The exultation of victory" , "Successful ending of a struggle or contest" , "Victory - jubilation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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