Specializing in full ground-up restorations of classic Land Rovers, notably the Defender, ECD takes a slightly different approach to bring our restored Range Rover Classics to life. The Range Rover Classic was initially designed to be sleek and minimal, yet luxurious. For our restored Range Rover Classics, this remains true throughout our builds. When we restore a Range Rover Classic, we utilize the same processes of restoration as our iconic custom Defenders.

The base vehicles for our range rover classic restoration builds are either provided by our clients or sourced by ECD from around the world. Once we receive the base vehicle, the frame is removed from the chassis and both undergo a full inspection before we begin to refurbish for a like-new look. Unlike restoring a Defender where much of the body (roof, panels, pillars) is taken apart like pieces to a puzzle, the body of the Range Rover Classic remains fully intact throughout the restoration process. Only the doors, hood, and rear hatch are removed. The dashboard, seats, old wiring, carpeting, headliner, etc are all completely removed until all the remains is a shell. The frame and body parts are sent to our prep and paint team. For a restored Range Rover Classic, extra attention and detail are paid during body and paint prep when prepping areas such as the roof or the curves in the bumpers. At ECD, our state-of-the-art paint facility is able to accommodate a full-size SUV to ensure evenly applied, meticulous paint for your restored Range Rover Classic.

For our restored Range Rover Classics, you have the option of selecting a new drivetrain. While many clients prefer the purity of the original parts, a new engine will give you the modern performance and reliability found in newer vehicles. Backed by a 2-year/50,000 mile warranty, the GM drivetrains are the most popular engines for our restored Range Rover Classics. We offer five GM options, each dependent on the performance you seek as well as a consideration for where the vehicle will be registered.

LT4 for a restored Range Rover Classic — this is the most powerful engine offered by ECD. A true performance powered, this Eaton supercharged V8 is ideal for anyone who wants pure power.

Displacement — 6.2L
Cylinders — 8; Supercharged
Horsepower — 640 hp
Torque — 614 lb-ft

LS3 for a restored Range Rover Classic — our most popular engine choice, the LS3 is known for its modern performance and reliability. ECD also offers optional performance tuning to further increase the power output of the LS3, allowing it to produce nearly 600-horsepower.

Displacement – 6.2L
Cylinders – 8
Horsepower – 430 hp
Horsepower – 575 hp (performance-tuned)
Torque – 400 lb-ft

LC9 for a restored Range Rover Classic — the LC9 V8 engine is a more affordable and fuel-efficient alternative to the LS/LT engines if you’re looking for excellent reliability. Still packing plenty of power, this is the second most popular engine for a restored Range Rover Classic.

Displacement – 5.3L
Cylinders – 8
Horsepower – 320 hp
Torque – 348 lb-ft

L92 for a restored Range Rover Classic — this engine is used for clients who need to meet the strict CA emissions regulations. It is also ideal for SUVs, as it provides plenty of power that’s delivered efficiently, but with an all-around smoother feel.

Displacement — 6.2L
Cylinders — 8
Horsepower — 403 hp
Torque — 417 ft/lbs

Cummins 2.8 Diesel for a restored Range Rover Classic — the Cummins diesel is an efficient and widely popular turbo diesel engine. Its proven reliability and power make it a top diesel engine choice by those looking to swap their drivetrains.

Displacement – 2.8L
Cylinders – 4
Horsepower – 160 hp
Torque – 267 lb-ft

Once the drivetrain of your choice has been installed, our team prepares all-new wiring and harnesses for your restored Range Rover Classic. Unlike our custom Defenders, a restored Range Rover Classic from ECD requires more wiring due to the at-the-time modern features plus the addition of the custom selected features that were chosen during the design process. Creating all new harnesses with additional wiring makes the process more intensive and time-challenging for our electrical team. Harnesses are created using the same colored wires, where possible, as the original harnesses. This makes referencing wires easy should there ever be a need for maintenance, as the original wiring diagram can be used. All harnesses and wiring are thoroughly tested upon installation to ensure working functionality throughout the restored Range Rover Classic.

The interior of a restored Range Rover Classic maintains many of the original parts, there simply aren’t many new parts available for the classic SUV, whereas most of the parts on the interior of our custom Defenders are new. When we begin the process of restoring the interior of a Range Rover Classic, many of the original panels and plastics are refurbished and certain pieces painted to match the clients’ new design selections. For example, the door cards on a restored Range Rover Classic are upholstered in the chosen material while the upper door panel may be an original part refinished in a new material or color. The headliner, carpeting, and seating on the interior of a restored Range Rover Classic from ECD are fully re-upholstered in materials of your choice such as premium Italian leather, suede, and more. With limited space and height clearance on the interior, custom seat options are not yet available. However, with thousands of material and leather colors and stitch pairings to choose from, you’re still guaranteed a true one-off interior.

However you choose to design your restored Range Rover Classic, it's sure to maintain the heart and charm of its original, sleek look inside and out.

For more information about a restored Range Rover Classic from ECD, please email [email protected].