1968 Triumph TR5True Cost of Ownership in Thailand
150 hp inline-6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (80%), VAT (7%), insurance, fuel at ฿0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$58K
Base: $30K
Annual Total
$4K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$24K
80% of base price
VAT
$4K
7% applied
Annual Insurance
$850
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$78K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1968 Triumph TR5 — Full Cost Breakdown in Thailand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $30K |
| Import Duty (80%) | $24K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (7%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $58K |
| Annual Insurance | $850 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $-1500 |
| Registration & Road Tax | $550 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $4K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $78K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.268 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Triumph TR5 Fuel Cost Calculator — Thailand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,995
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$166
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,100L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$13.30
14L × ฿0.95
Triumph TR5 Depreciation Curve
Classic cars like the Triumph TR5 tend to appreciate over time. This projection shows estimated value growth.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $30K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $32K | +105% |
| Year 2 | $34K | +112% |
| Year 3 | $36K | +120% |
| Year 4 | $39K | +130% |
| Year 5 | $44K | +145% |
Appreciation based on classic segment averages.
Triumph TR5 vs. Competitors in Thailand
How does the Triumph TR5 compare to similar cars available in Thailand?
Triumph
TR5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$4K
Ford
Mustang (Classic)
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$8K
Chevrolet
Camaro (Classic)
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$8K
Porsche
911 (Vintage)
Base Price
$80K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Thailand market. Import duty (80%) and VAT (7%) applied to all models.
🇹🇭 Owning a Car in Thailand
High import tax but low running costs.
Expensive for Thailand
Annual car costs = 57% of average Thailand income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In Thailand
Fuel Price
฿0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$850
Per year
Import Duty
80%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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Triumph TR5 in Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Triumph TR5 in Thailand.
The 1968 Triumph TR5 has a base price of $30,000 USD. In Thailand, after 80% import duty and 7% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $57,780 USD (฿57,780 THB).