Inside Dino Melaye’s Multi-Million-Naira Garage: 8 Luxury Cars You Should See
- Dino Melaye has been linked to several luxury cars, including Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley and Mercedes-Benz models
- Some of these cars were photographed in his garage, while others have only been reported or publicly displayed
- The story focuses on the vehicles with the strongest evidence of being part of his collection
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Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye is well known for his love of luxury and exotic automobiles.
Over the years, several high-end cars have been photographed in his garage or publicly displayed by him, including Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz and Chevrolet models.
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Here are eight notable vehicles documented as part of his collection, alongside rough 2026 value estimates.
The estimates are based on current market references and should not be interpreted as the actual purchase prices of Melaye’s specific vehicles.
1. Ferrari California - estimated N120m–N180m
A Ferrari California was among the cars photographed in Melaye’s garage. The convertible grand tourer combines a retractable hardtop with Ferrari’s performance-focused engineering.
Current international market data puts used California models broadly around $74,000 and above, with recent sales commonly around $80,000–$114,000; after conversion, shipping, duties and Nigerian-market premiums, a reasonable local estimate is roughly N120 million to N180 million.
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2. Lamborghini Gallardo - estimated N150m–N230m
The Lamborghini Gallardo is another exotic car that appeared in photographs of Melaye’s collection. The model is powered by a 5.2-litre V10 in later versions and remains popular among collectors.
Current market data puts typical Gallardo values around $100,000–$170,000, supporting an estimated Nigerian value of about N150 million to N230 million, depending on condition and specification.
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3. McLaren MP4-12C - estimated N85m–N120m
Melaye’s garage has also been associated with the McLaren MP4-12C, an early modern production model from the British supercar maker. Current Nigerian pricing references put a 2012 example at about N86 million, while a 2014 model is estimated at roughly N107 million.
4. Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé - estimated N300m–N500m
The Phantom Drophead Coupé is the convertible member of Rolls-Royce’s Phantom family and was one of the most expensive cars in the marque’s range before production ended. Current references place examples at several hundred million naira, with a 2017 model recently listed around N340 million.
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5. Rolls-Royce Phantom - estimated N200m–N550m
At least one Rolls-Royce Phantom was also visible among the vehicles associated with Melaye’s garage. Prices vary considerably by year and specification: current Nigerian listings show older examples around N200 million–N250 million, while newer models can exceed N500 million.
6. Bentley Mulsanne - estimated N130m–N250m
The Bentley Mulsanne, a flagship British luxury saloon, was another vehicle photographed in Melaye’s collection. Current market references place Nigerian examples at roughly N65 million to N285 million, with an average around N175 million.
7. Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Limousine - estimated N450m–N650m
Melaye has also been linked to a heavily customised, armoured Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon limousine. The vehicle features an extended body and luxury/security equipment.
A comparable armoured G63 limousine was previously priced at about $1.18 million before taxes and destination charges, making a 2026 Nigerian estimate of N450 million–N650 million plausible.
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8. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 6-Wheel Truck - estimated N80m–N120m
In January 2021, Melaye displayed a new black six-wheel Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. The customised heavy-duty pickup features six large off-road tyres and four-wheel drive.
A standard Silverado 3500HD currently has Nigerian reference prices around N61 million–N83 million, so the heavily customised six-wheel version could reasonably be estimated at N80 million–N120 million today.
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Note: These figures are estimates based on current comparable prices, not verified valuations of Melaye's individual vehicles.
Melaye criticised over luxury wear to ADC protest
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Melaye was criticised for wearing a luxury Fendi polo shirt reportedly worth around £1,426 (N2.6 million) to the "Save Democracy" protest in Abuja.
In a social media post, a social media critic, OssaiOvie Success, expressed disappointment at Melaye for wearing such an expensive shirt at a protest and demanding a better Nigeria.
According to Ossai, the shirt's value could create jobs for hundreds of youths amid high unemployment in the country.
Source: Legit.ng
