May 2, 2023
shmee defender

Shmee 150 | The SINGER of DEFENDERS! Visiting ECD Auto Design, the Pinnacle of Land Rovers

It was 2012 when our founder, Scott, started following Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, on Instagram. Tim, a young YouTuber passionate about exotic cars, began making YouTube videos for his Shmee150
April 30, 2023
Project Mayhem

Automotive Addicts | ECD Automotive Design Paves Unique Path for Custom Restorations

We had the opportunity to set out on an adventure to visit a very special place where creative minds at E.C.D. Automotive Design (formerly East Coast Defender Automotive Design) primarily build restored
April 28, 2023
custom defender for sale

Vanity Fair | Vintage Cars Go Electric

For years, Rob Howard restored old cars. In his youth, he worked on a 1971 Plymouth Duster with his dad, and as an adult, he restored 1960s Mustangs and modernized
April 27, 2023

Yahoo | E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

Designed by a U.K.-based client, this convertible Defender nods to its iconic history with a glossy Arles Blue finish. The vintage soft-top vehicle is elevated on 32-inch all-terrain tires, perfect
April 27, 2023

Cerebral Overload | E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

 E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its custom luxury builds – including personalized Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types – reveals an elite LT1 Defender
April 26, 2023

Benzinga | E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

The sophisticated midnight tones continue inside, with all nine caviar-black seats broken up with cool gray inserts, streamlined with chic vertical diamond stitching. Conceived for small-town living at a Hamptons
April 25, 2023

E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

Bespoke automotive company's latest Defender 110 restoration brings practical luxury for the whole family to the Hamptons A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/01fbe25a-92fe-4188-b26e-2413758dce5b KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 25,
April 11, 2023

E.C.D. Automotive Design’s LT1 Range Rover Fuses British Prestige With Blazing Modern Power

Bespoke automotive restorers unveil noble Range Rover Classic designed for conquering the day, enjoying scenic drives with the family and powerful offroading escapades KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 11, 2023 -- E.C.D.
April 7, 2023

Robb Report | This All-Electric Defender Restomod Brings Modern Power and Performance to a Coveted Classic

Aside from a bit of vibration at the back and an expected amount of play in the steering, nothing of note detracts from the sense that I’m piloting a farm
April 7, 2023

Sharp | Interview: Restomod Powerhouse ECD on Their Tesla-Powered Defender EVs

ECD caught our attention (and seemingly the attention of the entire Internet) last year when the company launched a Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender. But, as we learned after speaking to
April 4, 2023

How Does Defender Towing Capacity and Capability Stack Up?

At ECD, we love an off-roader that's fully equipped and ready to tackle any challenge on the road ahead. If you're anything like us, you do too. Being ready to
April 3, 2023
puma defender dash

Bring Your Vintage Land Rover to Life With an Upgraded Puma Defender Dash

There’s no denying the Vintage Land Rover Defender is an iconic British vehicle known for its off-roading capabilities. However, we understand that just because you want to drive a vintage
April 3, 2023

CarBuzz | ECD Automotive Reveals New Electric Drivetrain For Classic Land Rover Restomods

Land Rover restoration specialist ECD Automotive Design has announced the details of its next-generation electric drivetrains that will enable emission-free driving for several of the company's bespoke builds. Most of
April 1, 2023
XKE Jaguars

Essential Must-Knows When Purchasing and Restoring a Vintage Jaguar

When shopping for a special car that provides an unbeatable blend of luxury and prestige, few classic autos compare to the vintage Jaguar. Vintage Jaguar E-Types are renowned for their
March 31, 2023

DuPont Registry | E.C.D. Cranks Up Voltage On Its Land Rover And Jaguar EV Builds

Operating as the world's largest Land Rover restoration company, the professionals at E.C.D. Automotive Design pride itself on continuing the legacy of the Defender with bespoke customer builds. Alongside evolving
March 31, 2023

Electrek | ECD Automotive bolsters its EV conversions with new drivetrains, batteries, and DC fast charging

EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive continues to do what it does best – learn, evolve, and innovate. The veteran one-of-a-kind vehicle manufacturer has announced a new partnership that brings improvements to the
March 29, 2023
Project Steamboat

MarketWatch | ECD Auto Design to Become Public in SPAC Merger

Auto Design, will go public by merging with the special purpose acquisition company EF Hutton Acquisition Corporation. E.C.D., which specializes in restoring Land Rover Defenders, said Monday that it signed
March 29, 2023

InsideEVs | Land Rover Defender 110 EV Restomod Packs 450-HP Tesla Powertrain

The restored and electrified Defender features modern black leather Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats with scarlet red vertical diamond single stitch on the seat backs, and the dashboard wrapped in the same
March 29, 2023

Motor1 | Restored Classic Land Rover Defender Hides An Electric Powertrain

ECD Automotive Design is back at it again to make a splash in the restoration and modification industry with its newest project, the Project Ghost. As the largest Land Rover
March 29, 2023

Cerebral-Overload | Next Generation EV System Brings Faster Charging to E.C.D. Automotive Design’s Luxurious Restorations

Taking the EV systems to the next level is the new driver display, now fully integrated into the E.C.D. custom console. With ease of access to three driving modes, the
March 29, 2023

The Shop Mag | E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

The electric power systems no longer rely on refurbished battery cells, company representatives said. Each EV will have a brand-new drivetrain with more efficient batteries, reducing the weight of the
March 29, 2023
electric defender

EV Builder Guide | Revved Up: E.C.D.’s New Electric Power Systems

E.C.D. Automotive Design, the world-renowned Land Rover restoration company known for its exclusive, one-of-a-kind builds, has just announced its latest development in electric conversions. The company has partnered with new battery providers to create
March 29, 2023
v8 jaguar vintage

What V8s Fit a Vintage Jaguar E-Type

Are you looking for more power in your Jaguar E-Type? A direct swap from the stock six-cylinder engine to a V8 may be just what you're after. With its combination
March 29, 2023
land rover defender 1110

A Look at Seat Layouts for Defenders

There's no other way to put it. The Land Rover Defender is just one of those timeless vehicles. Having remained one of the most coveted off-roaders for more than four
March 24, 2023
shmee defender

Shmee 150 Defender Tour | ECD Facility Tour

It was 2012 when our founder, Scott, started following Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, on Instagram. Tim, a young YouTuber passionate about exotic cars, began making YouTube videos for his Shmee150
March 20, 2023

CarBuzz | Tesla-Powered Land Rover Defender Is A 450-HP Surprise

Dubbed Project Ghost, this restored off-roader is a fine mix of past and present, blending the rugged looks and go-anywhere capability of the Defender with the efficiency of an EV. Equipped with
March 20, 2023

Cerebral-Overload | E.C.D. Automotive Design Perfects Electric Defender for City Cruising

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company famed for its custom builds, ranging from vintage Defenders to classic Jaguar E-Types, today unveils Project Ghost, an attention-grabbing matte
March 18, 2023

DuPont Registry | 7 Modernized Defender Restorations For Sale At E.C.D. Automotive

The classic Land Rover Defender is one of the most celebrated off-road capable vehicles of all time, and while, of course, there is a new Land Rover Defender, the classic
March 16, 2023

The Shop | E.C.D. Automotive Design Introduces New EV Build

Inside, the restored Defender has modern black leather Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats with scarlet red vertical diamond single stitch on the seatbacks. With space for up to seven people, the
March 7, 2023
customized defender

Build a Custom Land Rover Defender 110 Today

While some would say there’s nothing more British than fish and chips, others might argue that accolade more appropriately belongs to a cup of tea. However, here at ECD, we
May 2, 2023
shmee defender

Shmee 150 | The SINGER of DEFENDERS! Visiting ECD Auto Design, the Pinnacle of Land Rovers

It was 2012 when our founder, Scott, started following Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, on Instagram. Tim, a young YouTuber passionate about exotic cars, began making YouTube videos for his Shmee150
April 30, 2023
Project Mayhem

Automotive Addicts | ECD Automotive Design Paves Unique Path for Custom Restorations

We had the opportunity to set out on an adventure to visit a very special place where creative minds at E.C.D. Automotive Design (formerly East Coast Defender Automotive Design) primarily build restored
April 28, 2023
custom defender for sale

Vanity Fair | Vintage Cars Go Electric

For years, Rob Howard restored old cars. In his youth, he worked on a 1971 Plymouth Duster with his dad, and as an adult, he restored 1960s Mustangs and modernized
April 27, 2023

Yahoo | E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

Designed by a U.K.-based client, this convertible Defender nods to its iconic history with a glossy Arles Blue finish. The vintage soft-top vehicle is elevated on 32-inch all-terrain tires, perfect
April 27, 2023

Cerebral Overload | E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

 E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its custom luxury builds – including personalized Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types – reveals an elite LT1 Defender
April 26, 2023

Benzinga | E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

The sophisticated midnight tones continue inside, with all nine caviar-black seats broken up with cool gray inserts, streamlined with chic vertical diamond stitching. Conceived for small-town living at a Hamptons
April 25, 2023

E.C.D. Automotive Design Reveals Supreme Beach Defender for Hamptons Living

Bespoke automotive company's latest Defender 110 restoration brings practical luxury for the whole family to the Hamptons A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/01fbe25a-92fe-4188-b26e-2413758dce5b KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 25,
April 11, 2023

E.C.D. Automotive Design’s LT1 Range Rover Fuses British Prestige With Blazing Modern Power

Bespoke automotive restorers unveil noble Range Rover Classic designed for conquering the day, enjoying scenic drives with the family and powerful offroading escapades KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 11, 2023 -- E.C.D.
April 7, 2023

Robb Report | This All-Electric Defender Restomod Brings Modern Power and Performance to a Coveted Classic

Aside from a bit of vibration at the back and an expected amount of play in the steering, nothing of note detracts from the sense that I’m piloting a farm
April 7, 2023

Sharp | Interview: Restomod Powerhouse ECD on Their Tesla-Powered Defender EVs

ECD caught our attention (and seemingly the attention of the entire Internet) last year when the company launched a Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender. But, as we learned after speaking to
April 4, 2023

How Does Defender Towing Capacity and Capability Stack Up?

At ECD, we love an off-roader that's fully equipped and ready to tackle any challenge on the road ahead. If you're anything like us, you do too. Being ready to
April 3, 2023
puma defender dash

Bring Your Vintage Land Rover to Life With an Upgraded Puma Defender Dash

There’s no denying the Vintage Land Rover Defender is an iconic British vehicle known for its off-roading capabilities. However, we understand that just because you want to drive a vintage
April 3, 2023

CarBuzz | ECD Automotive Reveals New Electric Drivetrain For Classic Land Rover Restomods

Land Rover restoration specialist ECD Automotive Design has announced the details of its next-generation electric drivetrains that will enable emission-free driving for several of the company's bespoke builds. Most of
April 1, 2023
XKE Jaguars

Essential Must-Knows When Purchasing and Restoring a Vintage Jaguar

When shopping for a special car that provides an unbeatable blend of luxury and prestige, few classic autos compare to the vintage Jaguar. Vintage Jaguar E-Types are renowned for their
March 31, 2023

DuPont Registry | E.C.D. Cranks Up Voltage On Its Land Rover And Jaguar EV Builds

Operating as the world's largest Land Rover restoration company, the professionals at E.C.D. Automotive Design pride itself on continuing the legacy of the Defender with bespoke customer builds. Alongside evolving
March 31, 2023

Electrek | ECD Automotive bolsters its EV conversions with new drivetrains, batteries, and DC fast charging

EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive continues to do what it does best – learn, evolve, and innovate. The veteran one-of-a-kind vehicle manufacturer has announced a new partnership that brings improvements to the
March 29, 2023
Project Steamboat

MarketWatch | ECD Auto Design to Become Public in SPAC Merger

Auto Design, will go public by merging with the special purpose acquisition company EF Hutton Acquisition Corporation. E.C.D., which specializes in restoring Land Rover Defenders, said Monday that it signed
March 29, 2023

InsideEVs | Land Rover Defender 110 EV Restomod Packs 450-HP Tesla Powertrain

The restored and electrified Defender features modern black leather Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats with scarlet red vertical diamond single stitch on the seat backs, and the dashboard wrapped in the same
March 29, 2023

Motor1 | Restored Classic Land Rover Defender Hides An Electric Powertrain

ECD Automotive Design is back at it again to make a splash in the restoration and modification industry with its newest project, the Project Ghost. As the largest Land Rover
March 29, 2023

Cerebral-Overload | Next Generation EV System Brings Faster Charging to E.C.D. Automotive Design’s Luxurious Restorations

Taking the EV systems to the next level is the new driver display, now fully integrated into the E.C.D. custom console. With ease of access to three driving modes, the
March 29, 2023

The Shop Mag | E.C.D. Automotive Design Enhances EV Drivetrain Options

The electric power systems no longer rely on refurbished battery cells, company representatives said. Each EV will have a brand-new drivetrain with more efficient batteries, reducing the weight of the
March 29, 2023
electric defender

EV Builder Guide | Revved Up: E.C.D.’s New Electric Power Systems

E.C.D. Automotive Design, the world-renowned Land Rover restoration company known for its exclusive, one-of-a-kind builds, has just announced its latest development in electric conversions. The company has partnered with new battery providers to create
March 29, 2023
v8 jaguar vintage

What V8s Fit a Vintage Jaguar E-Type

Are you looking for more power in your Jaguar E-Type? A direct swap from the stock six-cylinder engine to a V8 may be just what you're after. With its combination
March 29, 2023
land rover defender 1110

A Look at Seat Layouts for Defenders

There's no other way to put it. The Land Rover Defender is just one of those timeless vehicles. Having remained one of the most coveted off-roaders for more than four
March 24, 2023
shmee defender

Shmee 150 Defender Tour | ECD Facility Tour

It was 2012 when our founder, Scott, started following Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, on Instagram. Tim, a young YouTuber passionate about exotic cars, began making YouTube videos for his Shmee150
March 20, 2023

CarBuzz | Tesla-Powered Land Rover Defender Is A 450-HP Surprise

Dubbed Project Ghost, this restored off-roader is a fine mix of past and present, blending the rugged looks and go-anywhere capability of the Defender with the efficiency of an EV. Equipped with
March 20, 2023

Cerebral-Overload | E.C.D. Automotive Design Perfects Electric Defender for City Cruising

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company famed for its custom builds, ranging from vintage Defenders to classic Jaguar E-Types, today unveils Project Ghost, an attention-grabbing matte
March 18, 2023

DuPont Registry | 7 Modernized Defender Restorations For Sale At E.C.D. Automotive

The classic Land Rover Defender is one of the most celebrated off-road capable vehicles of all time, and while, of course, there is a new Land Rover Defender, the classic
March 16, 2023

The Shop | E.C.D. Automotive Design Introduces New EV Build

Inside, the restored Defender has modern black leather Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats with scarlet red vertical diamond single stitch on the seatbacks. With space for up to seven people, the
March 7, 2023
customized defender

Build a Custom Land Rover Defender 110 Today

While some would say there’s nothing more British than fish and chips, others might argue that accolade more appropriately belongs to a cup of tea. However, here at ECD, we
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