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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.
March 19, 2020
soft top defender 90

Benefits of a Soft Top Defender

From turning heads to feeling the breeze, there’s a lot to love about soft top Defenders. Here’s why you should consider adding a soft top as one of your builds
March 12, 2020

Defending The Off-Road Legacy | Original Defender

Born out of strife and necessity, the Original Land Rover Defender continues to dominate the off-road after 72 years. In order to fully get to know the Land Rover Defender,
January 31, 2020
restored range rover classic county lwb

Gear Patrol: Few Restomods Can Touch This Perfectly-Restored Range Rover Classic

ECD Automotive Design is one of the biggest names in ground-up Land Rover restoration. The “D” in ECD stands for “Defender,” and the company has put forth some exquisite versions of
January 31, 2020
custom defender

CAR PORN: CUSTOM 1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 CREW-CAB

E.C.D. created this glorious custom Defender from a 1987 model that had seen better days. Now boasting 565 hp along with other tasteful updates and a tactical edge, we highly encourage you soak
January 24, 2020
Project Beast Defender 110

Explore These Top Twisted Defender Creations by ECD

January 10, 2020
Custom Land Rover Defender 110

Build Your Defender with Confidence | ECD Extended Warranty

A classic restored E.C.D. Defender is an iconic British 4x4 designed and built to be fully capable of tackling off-road terrain, daily-driving through the city streets, or weekend overlanding trips
January 10, 2020

Exclusive Brembo Brakes Custom Fitted for Defender

Brembo is a world leader in design and innovation for performance braking solutions. Until now, there has not been a Defender-specific braking kit available from Brembo. We teamed with Race
January 10, 2020
LT4 Engine Custom Defender

ECD Now Offering LT4 Chevrolet Engine for Custom Defenders

Over the years, we’ve proudly introduced a range of engine options for our custom Land Rover classics that are suitable for the driving needs and performance desires of all our
November 19, 2019
cummins diesel defender

Custom Cummins Turbo Diesel Defender 110

November 12, 2019
interior restoration defender

Custom Interior Restoration for Your Defender

An interior restoration for your Defender is an excellent way to refresh your classic British icon. E.C.D. provides a fully-immersive design experience that will allow you to choose every aspect
November 8, 2019
overland defender

This Land Rover Defender Overland Camper Is Super Luxe

E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for their prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, recently completed one of the fastest Defender 110’s the company has ever built. The custom wide-body Defender 110, named Project
November 8, 2019
defender 110 overland

CAR PORN: CUSTOM 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for their prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, recently completed one of the fastest Defender 110’s the company has ever built. The custom wide-body Defender 110, named Project
November 8, 2019

Is This Vintage Land Rover Defender the Ultimate Overlanding Rig?

Florida-based E.C.D. Automotive Design is one of the biggest names in restored Land Rover Defenders, but the company taken things further than ever with its lated reveal: the custom build called “Project Invictus,“a meticulously-rebuilt
November 7, 2019
land rover defender questions

Questions About Custom Defenders from ECD

  If you have any questions that you could not find answers to on this page, please contact us by email or telephone and we will be happy to help!
November 5, 2019
defender 110 overland

Custom Defender 110 Overland: the Ultimate 4×4

October 29, 2019
design land rover defender

Design a Custom Defender: Render to Reality

Three years after the conception of the E.C.D, we opened our first design studio in Kissimmee, Florida headed by Richard Filpo, the company’s automotive designer. The evolution and addition of
October 28, 2019
land rover defender upgrade options

Custom Defender Upgrades You Need

The Land Rover Defender is an iconic off-road 4×4, most known for being robust and versatile with an uncanny ability to conquer the toughest of terrains. Since the release of
October 25, 2019
land rover defender 110 crew cab

Drive: Custom Land Rover Combines Classic British Beauty And Modern Luxury

October 21, 2019
custom land rover colors

5 Most Unique Custom Defender Colors

October 15, 2019
land rover series history

Land Rover Series IIA: A Brief History

The Land Rover Series was a British off-road vehicle produced from 1948-1985. It was available in 4 submodels, the Series I, Series II, Series IIA, and Series III. Manufactured in
October 14, 2019
land rover defender interior restoration

5 Most Unique Custom Defender Interiors

October 11, 2019
land rover defender 110 crew cab

5-speed Manual LS3 Defender 110 Crew-cab 4×4

October 2, 2019
land rover defender production north america

Land Rover Defender Production in the US

The classic Defender lineup was launched in 1983 as a capable utility vehicle that became known worldwide as a British off-road icon. It was a replacement for the popular Series
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.
March 19, 2020
soft top defender 90

Benefits of a Soft Top Defender

From turning heads to feeling the breeze, there’s a lot to love about soft top Defenders. Here’s why you should consider adding a soft top as one of your builds
March 12, 2020

Defending The Off-Road Legacy | Original Defender

Born out of strife and necessity, the Original Land Rover Defender continues to dominate the off-road after 72 years. In order to fully get to know the Land Rover Defender,
January 31, 2020
restored range rover classic county lwb

Gear Patrol: Few Restomods Can Touch This Perfectly-Restored Range Rover Classic

ECD Automotive Design is one of the biggest names in ground-up Land Rover restoration. The “D” in ECD stands for “Defender,” and the company has put forth some exquisite versions of
January 31, 2020
custom defender

CAR PORN: CUSTOM 1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 CREW-CAB

E.C.D. created this glorious custom Defender from a 1987 model that had seen better days. Now boasting 565 hp along with other tasteful updates and a tactical edge, we highly encourage you soak
January 24, 2020
Project Beast Defender 110

Explore These Top Twisted Defender Creations by ECD

January 10, 2020
Custom Land Rover Defender 110

Build Your Defender with Confidence | ECD Extended Warranty

A classic restored E.C.D. Defender is an iconic British 4x4 designed and built to be fully capable of tackling off-road terrain, daily-driving through the city streets, or weekend overlanding trips
January 10, 2020

Exclusive Brembo Brakes Custom Fitted for Defender

Brembo is a world leader in design and innovation for performance braking solutions. Until now, there has not been a Defender-specific braking kit available from Brembo. We teamed with Race
January 10, 2020
LT4 Engine Custom Defender

ECD Now Offering LT4 Chevrolet Engine for Custom Defenders

Over the years, we’ve proudly introduced a range of engine options for our custom Land Rover classics that are suitable for the driving needs and performance desires of all our
November 19, 2019
cummins diesel defender

Custom Cummins Turbo Diesel Defender 110

November 12, 2019
interior restoration defender

Custom Interior Restoration for Your Defender

An interior restoration for your Defender is an excellent way to refresh your classic British icon. E.C.D. provides a fully-immersive design experience that will allow you to choose every aspect
November 8, 2019
overland defender

This Land Rover Defender Overland Camper Is Super Luxe

E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for their prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, recently completed one of the fastest Defender 110’s the company has ever built. The custom wide-body Defender 110, named Project
November 8, 2019
defender 110 overland

CAR PORN: CUSTOM 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for their prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, recently completed one of the fastest Defender 110’s the company has ever built. The custom wide-body Defender 110, named Project
November 8, 2019

Is This Vintage Land Rover Defender the Ultimate Overlanding Rig?

Florida-based E.C.D. Automotive Design is one of the biggest names in restored Land Rover Defenders, but the company taken things further than ever with its lated reveal: the custom build called “Project Invictus,“a meticulously-rebuilt
November 7, 2019
land rover defender questions

Questions About Custom Defenders from ECD

  If you have any questions that you could not find answers to on this page, please contact us by email or telephone and we will be happy to help!
November 5, 2019
defender 110 overland

Custom Defender 110 Overland: the Ultimate 4×4

October 29, 2019
design land rover defender

Design a Custom Defender: Render to Reality

Three years after the conception of the E.C.D, we opened our first design studio in Kissimmee, Florida headed by Richard Filpo, the company’s automotive designer. The evolution and addition of
October 28, 2019
land rover defender upgrade options

Custom Defender Upgrades You Need

The Land Rover Defender is an iconic off-road 4×4, most known for being robust and versatile with an uncanny ability to conquer the toughest of terrains. Since the release of
October 25, 2019
land rover defender 110 crew cab

Drive: Custom Land Rover Combines Classic British Beauty And Modern Luxury

October 21, 2019
custom land rover colors

5 Most Unique Custom Defender Colors

October 15, 2019
land rover series history

Land Rover Series IIA: A Brief History

The Land Rover Series was a British off-road vehicle produced from 1948-1985. It was available in 4 submodels, the Series I, Series II, Series IIA, and Series III. Manufactured in
October 14, 2019
land rover defender interior restoration

5 Most Unique Custom Defender Interiors

October 11, 2019
land rover defender 110 crew cab

5-speed Manual LS3 Defender 110 Crew-cab 4×4

October 2, 2019
land rover defender production north america

Land Rover Defender Production in the US

The classic Defender lineup was launched in 1983 as a capable utility vehicle that became known worldwide as a British off-road icon. It was a replacement for the popular Series
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