1971 Lincoln Mark IIITrue Cost of Ownership in Argentina
365 hp V8. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at $0.65/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$33K
Base: $20K
Annual Total
$5K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
35% of base price
VAT
$6K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$57K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1971 Lincoln Mark III — Full Cost Breakdown in Argentina
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $20K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $33K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $-1000 |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $5K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $57K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.323 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lincoln Mark III Fuel Cost Calculator — Argentina
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,365
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$114
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,100L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$9.10
14L × $0.65
Lincoln Mark III Depreciation Curve
Classic cars like the Lincoln Mark III tend to appreciate over time. This projection shows estimated value growth.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $20K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $21K | +105% |
| Year 2 | $22K | +112% |
| Year 3 | $24K | +120% |
| Year 4 | $26K | +130% |
| Year 5 | $29K | +145% |
Appreciation based on classic segment averages.
Lincoln Mark III vs. Competitors in Argentina
How does the Lincoln Mark III compare to similar cars available in Argentina?
Lincoln
Mark III
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$5K
Ford
Mustang (Classic)
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$8K
Chevrolet
Camaro (Classic)
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$8K
Porsche
911 (Vintage)
Base Price
$80K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Argentina market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.
🇦🇷 Owning a Car in Argentina
Inflation makes costs volatile.
Expensive for Argentina
Annual car costs = 44% of average Argentina income ($11K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$11K
In Argentina
Fuel Price
$0.65/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Argentina
Lincoln Mark III in Argentina — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lincoln Mark III in Argentina.
The 1971 Lincoln Mark III has a base price of $20,000 USD. In Argentina, after 35% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $32,670 USD ($32,670 ARS).