Ghanaian business mogul Dr. Osei Kwame Despite has reportedly added a remarkable piece of motorsport history to his growing automobile collection following the reported arrival of a 2013 Marussia MR02 Formula 1 racing car in Ghana.
The red-and-black racing machine has attracted attention among automobile enthusiasts, with reports suggesting that it is the latest addition to Despite’s impressive fleet of luxury, classic and high-performance vehicles.
A Facebook post by Alexander Fifi Abaka claims that the vehicle, which recently arrived in Ghana, has been confirmed as part of Despite’s collection.
The reported acquisition has generated excitement among car enthusiasts, particularly those eager to see the former Formula 1 machine and find out whether it will eventually be displayed at the Despite Automobile Museum in East Legon, Accra.
The 2013 Marussia MR02 is a former Formula 1 racing car developed by the Marussia F1 Team for the 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship. According to a 2016 report by Sky Sports, the team’s former racing cars were offered for sale, with an expected price of £200,000 reported for the MR02.
However, this is a historical asking estimate and does not confirm the amount Despite may have paid for the vehicle.
Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, who is widely recognised for his passion for automobiles, has spent decades building an impressive collection of rare, classic and luxury vehicles.
His love for automobiles eventually inspired the establishment of the Despite Automobile Museum, a facility created to showcase his collection and allow the public to appreciate some of the world’s remarkable automobiles.
The museum was officially inaugurated on 1 June 2025 in East Legon, Accra, with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, performing the commissioning ceremony.
Established after more than 30 years of automobile collecting, the museum features a variety of classic, vintage and luxury vehicles, including Bugattis, a Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith LWB, Bentleys, Mercedes-Benz models, Jaguars and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
If the reported acquisition is confirmed and the Marussia MR02 is eventually added to the museum’s exhibits, it would introduce a different dimension to the collection.
