Related Clues:

• Veteran who rears in action?
• ... experienced without 50 relevant changes
• One with lengthy experience in service
• Describing cars built before 1919, especially before 1905
• Old stager
• Ex-soldier
• Describing a pre-1905 car (or pre-1919 at a pinch?)
• Old, much performed piece? Actually, a modern hit
• Army retiree
• Old soldier — there could be a few neater characters
• Purple Heart recipient, e.g
• Old soldier's vehicle wrapped round tree, after crash
• Old soldier put off leading out in front
• Long-serving surgeon managed to retain energy
• Experienced ex-serviceman