The weather outside has just turned the perfect amount of cool in the mornings and warm in the evenings, and a delivery truck pulls up with your custom Land Rover Defender for E.C.D. The time of year is spring. Your custom Defender is a perfect reflection of the weather, and what does it have? Everything every spring-ready build should have, of course! Don’t have the list on hand to imagine it? We’ll give you a hand with this list of 5 must-have features for any spring-ready build.

Depending on which direction you’re hitting the road in your custom Defender, you may want to consider a build with a convertible top; that way, you’ll have the option to keep the top on for those cooler spring days or pop it off for a sunny wind-filled cruise. Since the tops are canvas, you’ll be able to take them off and store them in the rear or easily take it out in case you get caught up in a rain shower.

Speaking of cruising in your custom Defender, a great accessory to have for any spring-time activities is a roof rack. Safety Devices and Front Runner are great options for roof racks in case you plan on taking along more family and need to pop some luggage on the top. Luggage isn’t the only cargo you can keep up on your roof rack. Camping gear, surfboards, and equipment can comfortably fit up on your classic Defender’s rack, ready to go on the next excursion.

If you’d like your custom Land Rover Defender to err on the side of something more luxurious, we’d recommend a custom-fitted Thewliss Gregson cabinet for family outings. As seen in our Project Rowdy, a custom British Racing Green D110, the Thewliss Gregson cabinet is perfect for custom-built storage for your favorite activities. Rowdy’s cabinet was built to hold picnic gear (utensils included) and the client’s favorite wine (glasses included), and the high quality of the cabinet comes with custom cutouts so that everything fits in its place without moving or sliding around. Since the custom cabinet is a huge lifestyle add on to your build, you can ensure it holds everything you need exactly.

Another awesome feature for your spring-ready build is a new element here at E.C.D. Suppose you prefer to keep your build a hardtop. In that case, an awesome alternative is our nearly full panoramic roof option, which gives every row of seating a view of the sky and, during the spring, introduces a whole new level of light into the vehicle. The panoramic roof is perfect for stargazing or making longer road trips feel a little less stuffy, plus the cool factor cannot be denied.

Last but certainly not least, while it may seem forgettable that our custom Defenders are historic vehicles that have been fully rebuilt, they did not originally come with cup holders. Most modern-day vehicles have custom holders in the front and some in the middle or rear row, but since you’re building your custom luxury SUV, you can fully choose the layout of your build’s cup holder situation, ensuring every seat has access to a landing spot for their ice-cold beverages during the spring. You can even go a step further and have a custom mini-fridge built into your Defender’s center console like our most luxurious build, Project Phantom.

Some smaller must-haves include a truly great set of road tires for long drives, obviously a/c, and power windows to ensure you and your passengers stay cool. Ready to add some of these features to your custom build? Get in touch at [email protected].