August 22, 2020
restomod defender

How ECD Became the Kings of USA Defender Restomods

“Success is never achieved in your comfort zone,” says Tom Humble, the original founder of E.C.D. It is this sentiment that has fueled E.C.D. into the brand it is today.
August 18, 2020
electric defender in usa

E.C.D. Partners with Electric Classic Cars to Build First Tesla-Powered Electric Defender in U.S.

August 18, 2020 – Kissimmee, FLA. –  E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the country’s leading specialist for restored custom Defenders and classic Land Rovers, announces its partnership with U.K. auto leader
August 16, 2020
range rover classic

How ECD Restores a Range Rover Classic into a Custom Luxury SUV

Building in the U.S. market from 1971 to 1981, the Range Rover Classic has always been a “for anything” vehicle but with touches of subtle luxury compared to other family
August 11, 2020
Custom Land Rover Defender 110

V8 vs Electric Defender for Your Luxury Custom SUV

In May, E.C.D. announced its latest Tesla Direct Drive Motor option for its range of Luxury Custom SUVs. Since the announcement, the support and excitement have been evident, but fans
August 6, 2020
defneder 110 canada

Custom Defender 110 with Panoramic Roof Headed to Canada

Project Windswept, a custom Defender 110 in Havana brown with Zermatt Silver accessories, is a build that represents a few firsts for E.C.D. The fully restored 110 is a build
August 2, 2020
restored defender

How E.C.D. Automotive Design Became a Leader in Restored Custom Land Rovers

E.C.D. Automotive Design was started in 2013 by a trio of car-enthusiasts and has since grown into a 30,000 square foot facility with over 50 employees. Their suite of automotive
July 31, 2020
land rover defender 110

Custom Land Rover Defender Packs Corvette V-8 and Picnic Supplies

We love it when East Coast Defender (E.C.D.) shows off a new creation. That's because the company's products are generally over-the-top in exactly the sort of way we like. Our
July 23, 2020
ELECTRIC DEFENDER

Luxury Travel Magazine: How E.C.D. Automotive Design Became a Leader in Restored Custom Land Rovers

From Ferraris and Porsches to classic American muscle cars, electric conversions have become the new frontier in customization. Now Florida-based ECD Automotive Design is bringing EV tech to another classic
July 10, 2020
custom defender 110

Top 5 ECD Custom Defender 110, Co-Founder Tom Weighs In

Everyone has a different opinion as to which E.C.D. builds are the best. Lifestyle, color preference, and style play a role in what someone finds suits them best for their
July 10, 2020
Land Rover Defender 110 Custom

ECD’s Aspirations – Quality, Luxury, Customization | Luxury Custom SUV

E.C.D.’s founders are individuals who have had a passion for vehicles since their childhoods. In a moment of perfect passing, they were able to come together and pull their passions
June 29, 2020

Uncrate: ECD Electric Land Rover Defender SUV

From Ferraris and Porsches to classic American muscle cars, electric conversions have become the new frontier in customization. Now Florida-based ECD Automotive Design is bringing EV tech to another classic
June 29, 2020
custom defender 110 land rover defender

Most Popular Custom Features From Top Restored Defender Brands

Top Custom Defender Features With over 250 vehicles under our belt, it’s safe to say E.C.D. has picked up on which build features and brands clients and Defender enthusiasts alike
June 21, 2020

How To: Restored Custom Defender Build Done Right

June 19, 2020

E.C.D.’s Top 5 Most Unique Customizations on Our Restored Custom Builds

At E.C.D., we strive to bring creativity, innovation, and individuality to every custom Defender we build. A common saying here at E.C.D. is, “If you can dream it, we can
June 12, 2020
custom defender

Why Restoring a Custom Defender is Difficult

E.C.D. has been building Land Rover Defenders since its inception around 2013. It was only in the last few years that we decided to truly dedicate ourselves to making sure
June 8, 2020
arkonik defender vs ecd

Arkonik Defender vs E.C.D. Land Rover Defenders | The Facts

The Land Rover Defender has been making its way to the United States from premium builders such as ourselves. Over the years, we often have clients who seek to know
June 2, 2020
restored nas defender 110

Car Buzz: This Land Rover Defender 110 Will Make New Defender Buyers Jealous

The all-new Land Rover Defender takes a number of retro styling cues from its ancestor, the iconic Defender 110. But as accomplished and stylish as the new model appears to be, it
June 2, 2020
custom defender 110

Yahoo News: Buy a Tesla-powered electric Defender, but not from Land Rover

East Coast Defenders, now known as E.C.D. Automotive Design, may have changed its name, though its focus on building top-quality Land Rover Defender SUVs has not. The company is still building brilliant
May 31, 2020
custom defender 90

Custom Defender 90, The Agile Lifestyle Defender

If you’re an avid vehicle enthusiast in the market to buy an off-road vehicle that serves more than one purpose, look no further than the Land Rover Defender 90. Not
May 9, 2020
ecd land rover defender 90

The Custom Defender 90 is the Perfect Summer Vehicle

For being the smaller version of its classic Defender model, the Land Rover Custom Defender 90 holds its own as a go-anywhere S.U.V. In fact, its smaller size makes it
May 8, 2020

ECD Automotive Design Releases Limited E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Cards

For the fourth consecutive year, E.C.D. Automotive Design has released a limited amount of its exclusive E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Card just in time for Mother's Day. The card was a
May 6, 2020
custom restoration defender

Custom Original Defender Restoration vs Custom Auto Shop

E.C.D. Automotive Design has been around since 2013, and boy have we learned some things. In our drive to be the best custom Land Rover builder in the U.S., the
April 17, 2020
Defender 110 Kingsman

E.C.D. Introduces the Pursuit Collection Starting at $150K

ECD Automotive Design is announcing the launch of our newest line of custom Land Rover Defenders, the Pursuit Collection, being added to the production line at the recently expanded Rover
April 17, 2020
Electric Defender

ECD Now Offering an Electric Defender with Tesla Direct Drive Unit

Believe it or not, E.C.D.’s original drive-train options did NOT include its popular Chevy LS3 V8 engines. No, our original builds featured none other than the classic Rover V8 engine
April 14, 2020

Car Buzz: This Corvette-Powered Defender 110 Has A Place For Your Shotgun

There's an all-new Land Rover Defender due for imminent arrival, but you can't match the allure of the original - an off-roader that defined the class, conquered the Darien Gap and provided
April 13, 2020
ranger rover classic custom interior

Top Gear: What do you think of these Restomod V8 Range Rovers?

Now, we don’t often like to tell you how to think, but you absolutely must love these restomodded Range Rovers from Florida-based company E.C.D. Automotive Design. Just look at them. If
April 3, 2020
electric defender

ECD Engine Evolution | Rover V8 to Electric Defender

Although enthusiasts are attracted to the classic shape and feel of the Land Rover Defender, it is only natural that they are also drawn to luxury and speed. Here’s the
April 2, 2020
overland defender

Motor1 : Would You Pay $240K For This Land Rover Defender 110 Overlander Conversion?

Instead of the original Land Rover powerplant, the Invictus uses a General Motors' 6.2-liter LS3 V8 that makes 430 horsepower (321 kilowatts) and runs through a five-speed manual. It rides on a
March 31, 2020

Off Road Xtreme: Check Out This Drool-Worthy 6.2L L92 Swapped Land Rover Defender 110

While packing an LS motor into a classic GM C10 chassis is all the rage nowadays, some GM engine enthusiasts prefer boxy British body lines over American-made muscle. Take E.C.D. Automotive
March 31, 2020

CarScoops: Land Rover Defender “Project Ghost” Has Numerous Mods, 430 HP LS3 V8

East Coast Defender (ECD) have made a name for themselves by taking different iterations of the Land Rover Defender and turning them into more capable off-roaders as well as adding more oomph.
August 22, 2020
restomod defender

How ECD Became the Kings of USA Defender Restomods

“Success is never achieved in your comfort zone,” says Tom Humble, the original founder of E.C.D. It is this sentiment that has fueled E.C.D. into the brand it is today.
August 18, 2020
electric defender in usa

E.C.D. Partners with Electric Classic Cars to Build First Tesla-Powered Electric Defender in U.S.

August 18, 2020 – Kissimmee, FLA. –  E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the country’s leading specialist for restored custom Defenders and classic Land Rovers, announces its partnership with U.K. auto leader
August 16, 2020
range rover classic

How ECD Restores a Range Rover Classic into a Custom Luxury SUV

Building in the U.S. market from 1971 to 1981, the Range Rover Classic has always been a “for anything” vehicle but with touches of subtle luxury compared to other family
August 11, 2020
Custom Land Rover Defender 110

V8 vs Electric Defender for Your Luxury Custom SUV

In May, E.C.D. announced its latest Tesla Direct Drive Motor option for its range of Luxury Custom SUVs. Since the announcement, the support and excitement have been evident, but fans
August 6, 2020
defneder 110 canada

Custom Defender 110 with Panoramic Roof Headed to Canada

Project Windswept, a custom Defender 110 in Havana brown with Zermatt Silver accessories, is a build that represents a few firsts for E.C.D. The fully restored 110 is a build
August 2, 2020
restored defender

How E.C.D. Automotive Design Became a Leader in Restored Custom Land Rovers

E.C.D. Automotive Design was started in 2013 by a trio of car-enthusiasts and has since grown into a 30,000 square foot facility with over 50 employees. Their suite of automotive
July 31, 2020
land rover defender 110

Custom Land Rover Defender Packs Corvette V-8 and Picnic Supplies

We love it when East Coast Defender (E.C.D.) shows off a new creation. That's because the company's products are generally over-the-top in exactly the sort of way we like. Our
July 23, 2020
ELECTRIC DEFENDER

Luxury Travel Magazine: How E.C.D. Automotive Design Became a Leader in Restored Custom Land Rovers

From Ferraris and Porsches to classic American muscle cars, electric conversions have become the new frontier in customization. Now Florida-based ECD Automotive Design is bringing EV tech to another classic
July 10, 2020
custom defender 110

Top 5 ECD Custom Defender 110, Co-Founder Tom Weighs In

Everyone has a different opinion as to which E.C.D. builds are the best. Lifestyle, color preference, and style play a role in what someone finds suits them best for their
July 10, 2020
Land Rover Defender 110 Custom

ECD’s Aspirations – Quality, Luxury, Customization | Luxury Custom SUV

E.C.D.’s founders are individuals who have had a passion for vehicles since their childhoods. In a moment of perfect passing, they were able to come together and pull their passions
June 29, 2020

Uncrate: ECD Electric Land Rover Defender SUV

From Ferraris and Porsches to classic American muscle cars, electric conversions have become the new frontier in customization. Now Florida-based ECD Automotive Design is bringing EV tech to another classic
June 29, 2020
custom defender 110 land rover defender

Most Popular Custom Features From Top Restored Defender Brands

Top Custom Defender Features With over 250 vehicles under our belt, it’s safe to say E.C.D. has picked up on which build features and brands clients and Defender enthusiasts alike
June 21, 2020

How To: Restored Custom Defender Build Done Right

June 19, 2020

E.C.D.’s Top 5 Most Unique Customizations on Our Restored Custom Builds

At E.C.D., we strive to bring creativity, innovation, and individuality to every custom Defender we build. A common saying here at E.C.D. is, “If you can dream it, we can
June 12, 2020
custom defender

Why Restoring a Custom Defender is Difficult

E.C.D. has been building Land Rover Defenders since its inception around 2013. It was only in the last few years that we decided to truly dedicate ourselves to making sure
June 8, 2020
arkonik defender vs ecd

Arkonik Defender vs E.C.D. Land Rover Defenders | The Facts

The Land Rover Defender has been making its way to the United States from premium builders such as ourselves. Over the years, we often have clients who seek to know
June 2, 2020
restored nas defender 110

Car Buzz: This Land Rover Defender 110 Will Make New Defender Buyers Jealous

The all-new Land Rover Defender takes a number of retro styling cues from its ancestor, the iconic Defender 110. But as accomplished and stylish as the new model appears to be, it
June 2, 2020
custom defender 110

Yahoo News: Buy a Tesla-powered electric Defender, but not from Land Rover

East Coast Defenders, now known as E.C.D. Automotive Design, may have changed its name, though its focus on building top-quality Land Rover Defender SUVs has not. The company is still building brilliant
May 31, 2020
custom defender 90

Custom Defender 90, The Agile Lifestyle Defender

If you’re an avid vehicle enthusiast in the market to buy an off-road vehicle that serves more than one purpose, look no further than the Land Rover Defender 90. Not
May 9, 2020
ecd land rover defender 90

The Custom Defender 90 is the Perfect Summer Vehicle

For being the smaller version of its classic Defender model, the Land Rover Custom Defender 90 holds its own as a go-anywhere S.U.V. In fact, its smaller size makes it
May 8, 2020

ECD Automotive Design Releases Limited E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Cards

For the fourth consecutive year, E.C.D. Automotive Design has released a limited amount of its exclusive E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Card just in time for Mother's Day. The card was a
May 6, 2020
custom restoration defender

Custom Original Defender Restoration vs Custom Auto Shop

E.C.D. Automotive Design has been around since 2013, and boy have we learned some things. In our drive to be the best custom Land Rover builder in the U.S., the
April 17, 2020
Defender 110 Kingsman

E.C.D. Introduces the Pursuit Collection Starting at $150K

ECD Automotive Design is announcing the launch of our newest line of custom Land Rover Defenders, the Pursuit Collection, being added to the production line at the recently expanded Rover
April 17, 2020
Electric Defender

ECD Now Offering an Electric Defender with Tesla Direct Drive Unit

Believe it or not, E.C.D.’s original drive-train options did NOT include its popular Chevy LS3 V8 engines. No, our original builds featured none other than the classic Rover V8 engine
April 14, 2020

Car Buzz: This Corvette-Powered Defender 110 Has A Place For Your Shotgun

There's an all-new Land Rover Defender due for imminent arrival, but you can't match the allure of the original - an off-roader that defined the class, conquered the Darien Gap and provided
April 13, 2020
ranger rover classic custom interior

Top Gear: What do you think of these Restomod V8 Range Rovers?

Now, we don’t often like to tell you how to think, but you absolutely must love these restomodded Range Rovers from Florida-based company E.C.D. Automotive Design. Just look at them. If
April 3, 2020
electric defender

ECD Engine Evolution | Rover V8 to Electric Defender

Although enthusiasts are attracted to the classic shape and feel of the Land Rover Defender, it is only natural that they are also drawn to luxury and speed. Here’s the
April 2, 2020
overland defender

Motor1 : Would You Pay $240K For This Land Rover Defender 110 Overlander Conversion?

Instead of the original Land Rover powerplant, the Invictus uses a General Motors' 6.2-liter LS3 V8 that makes 430 horsepower (321 kilowatts) and runs through a five-speed manual. It rides on a
March 31, 2020

Off Road Xtreme: Check Out This Drool-Worthy 6.2L L92 Swapped Land Rover Defender 110

While packing an LS motor into a classic GM C10 chassis is all the rage nowadays, some GM engine enthusiasts prefer boxy British body lines over American-made muscle. Take E.C.D. Automotive
March 31, 2020

CarScoops: Land Rover Defender “Project Ghost” Has Numerous Mods, 430 HP LS3 V8

East Coast Defender (ECD) have made a name for themselves by taking different iterations of the Land Rover Defender and turning them into more capable off-roaders as well as adding more oomph.
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