If you're the type who doesn't settle for ordinary, a custom Defender might be exactly what you're looking for. Rugged, iconic, and fully tailored to you—these one-of-a-kind vehicles aren't just restored classics. They're built from the ground up to deliver the perfect blend of heritage design and cutting-edge performance. At ECD Auto Design, building a custom Land Rover Defender means starting with your vision. Whether you're dreaming of beach cruising, off-roading, or pulling up in style downtown, we help turn your ideal lifestyle vehicle into a reality.
What Makes a Defender “Custom”?
A custom Defender goes beyond basic restoration. It’s a full transformation, where nearly every component—from drivetrain to dashboard—is chosen with intent. You’ll work directly with our design team to select everything from the body style (D90, D110, or D130) to color, wheels, interior materials, seating layouts, performance packages, and more. Want a luxury leather interior with Apple CarPlay and premium audio? We can do that. Prefer a matte paint job with a snorkel and all-terrain tires? Easy. You choose the vibe, and we build around it.
Custom Vehicle Restorations
Unleash the allure of a bespoke Defender or restored ECD classic. Elevate your driving experience with meticulously Custom Land Rover Defender, handcrafted to your exact specifications. Explore our legacy of blending tradition with innovation and embark on a journey where every detail tells a story. Discover why enthusiasts trust us to redefine adventure, one custom vehicle at a time. Our team of artisans allow you change every element leaving no detail unattended.
Crafting Your Own Dream Build
ECD Auto Design is where your dream custom build comes alive.Each vehicle is based on a new restored chassis, but the real journey begins with the design process.At ECD each vehicle element is customized to your liking.Choose a powerful drivetrain, any paint color you can imagine, and your custom Defender will be as personal as it is powerful.On the inside, personalize every part of the interior from the seating arrangement to the stitch.
Choose from a vast selection of premium leathers, materials and bezels to create an interior that is as comfortable as it is elegant and fit for your use. Our process guarantees that your vision is implemented without a hitch.We use our state-of-the-art, easy-to-use 3D rendering software to show you how your bespoke Defender would look and feel in real-time, whether that's in person or virtually.
This intuitive tool shows you the exterior paint finish, interior trim, and every other detail of your design before production begins, so you can tweak or set your design before we start building your dream build.At ECD Auto Design, we are producers of one of a kind designs that exhibit the best of both worlds; classic and contemporary with the original pedigree and charm preserved.
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ECD Auto Design is well known by over 150 publications worldwide and has been featured in over 800 news publications and articles by some of the most esteemed international automotive outlets including Robb Report, Top Gear, Motor Trend, and Forbes. With each stride in innovation, quality, and craftsmanship, ECD pushes forward as a world-class leader in both the luxury and automotive industries.
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Just like you, we are obsessed with building the very best one of one vehicle. Our passion for perfection shows in our painstaking attention to detail in every vehicle we build; that’s why everything is done completely in-house. Each original defender or range rover is carefully crafted by a team of over 50 mechanics.
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One of the best things about getting a vehicle from E.C.D. Automotive Design, is that even though it is a foreign vehicle, you can take the vehicle anywhere in the United States to be serviced. Working with E.C.D. Automotive Design is a professional experience, but it's such a close-knit group that it is like working with family.
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