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February 11, 2021

Top 5 Custom Defender Beach Cruisers

With the Land Rover Defender being the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle, it only makes sense that some are built to take on certain terrains with a certain love of grace and
February 9, 2021
LT4 Engine Custom Defender

Custom Defender LT4 Drivetrain Solution and Comparison

As 2020 came to a close, E.C.D. was able to introduce its last truck of the 2020 year as also being the first build to drive away with the company’s
January 27, 2021

E.C.D’s New Design Studio

What used to be the very first office and sole building of E.C.D has since been expanded and transformed into our premium Design Studio. Looking back, the layout of the
December 18, 2020
heritage defender

Classic Defender Built with Modern Elements

For those in the market for their own custom Defender, E.C.D. is the ideal way to get your classic vehicle with a modern twist. With every vehicle being fully rebuilt
November 20, 2020
custom defender

Why Your Classic Defender Should Be Upgraded

While the original Defender was as sturdy as it could be, not without its lack of problems, of course, for its time, it wouldn’t last a day for everyday driving
November 6, 2020
Electric Range Rover Classic

E.C.D. First Electric Range Rover Classic

This summer, E.C.D. announced its exclusive partnership with Electric Class Cars to bring the Electric Defender to life here in the U.S. But while the automotive industry focused solely on
October 22, 2020
Defender 110 Rowdy

Top 5 Heritage Inspired Custom Defenders

As a shop that restores vintage Defenders to a more modern version of their original glory, we are always excited when a client comes to us with a concept for
September 18, 2020
NAS defender

Rebuilding a NAS Defender

The NAS Defender is a limited run of the classic Land Rover Defender that was explicitly built to be sold in North America. These vehicles had some pretty significant differences
September 4, 2020
heritage defender

Heritage Defender | Time Honored Defender Styles

The Land Rover Defender rides high on the laurels of its rich heritage. Enthusiasts not only love the Defenders for their utility and history but there is also a heap
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
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
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 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
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
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,
February 21, 2020
overland defender

Unrivaled Overland Defender Built for Adventures

Overlanding has taken the world in a storm of knobby tires and the whine of low-range gearing. At the center of this vast world of automotive exploration sits proudly the
February 13, 2020
defender v8 engine

From Defender V8 to Electric | Custom Defender Engine Options

When we set out to create a design experience for our clients that gave them full control of their build, we knew that to truly stand out we had to
January 24, 2020
restored range rover classic county lwb

Restored Range Rover Classic County LWB

January 24, 2020
Project Beast Defender 110

Explore These Top Twisted Defender Creations by ECD

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
November 19, 2019
cummins diesel defender

Custom Cummins Turbo Diesel Defender 110

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 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
February 11, 2021

Top 5 Custom Defender Beach Cruisers

With the Land Rover Defender being the ultimate go-anywhere vehicle, it only makes sense that some are built to take on certain terrains with a certain love of grace and
February 9, 2021
LT4 Engine Custom Defender

Custom Defender LT4 Drivetrain Solution and Comparison

As 2020 came to a close, E.C.D. was able to introduce its last truck of the 2020 year as also being the first build to drive away with the company’s
January 27, 2021

E.C.D’s New Design Studio

What used to be the very first office and sole building of E.C.D has since been expanded and transformed into our premium Design Studio. Looking back, the layout of the
December 18, 2020
heritage defender

Classic Defender Built with Modern Elements

For those in the market for their own custom Defender, E.C.D. is the ideal way to get your classic vehicle with a modern twist. With every vehicle being fully rebuilt
November 20, 2020
custom defender

Why Your Classic Defender Should Be Upgraded

While the original Defender was as sturdy as it could be, not without its lack of problems, of course, for its time, it wouldn’t last a day for everyday driving
November 6, 2020
Electric Range Rover Classic

E.C.D. First Electric Range Rover Classic

This summer, E.C.D. announced its exclusive partnership with Electric Class Cars to bring the Electric Defender to life here in the U.S. But while the automotive industry focused solely on
October 22, 2020
Defender 110 Rowdy

Top 5 Heritage Inspired Custom Defenders

As a shop that restores vintage Defenders to a more modern version of their original glory, we are always excited when a client comes to us with a concept for
September 18, 2020
NAS defender

Rebuilding a NAS Defender

The NAS Defender is a limited run of the classic Land Rover Defender that was explicitly built to be sold in North America. These vehicles had some pretty significant differences
September 4, 2020
heritage defender

Heritage Defender | Time Honored Defender Styles

The Land Rover Defender rides high on the laurels of its rich heritage. Enthusiasts not only love the Defenders for their utility and history but there is also a heap
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
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
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 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
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
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,
February 21, 2020
overland defender

Unrivaled Overland Defender Built for Adventures

Overlanding has taken the world in a storm of knobby tires and the whine of low-range gearing. At the center of this vast world of automotive exploration sits proudly the
February 13, 2020
defender v8 engine

From Defender V8 to Electric | Custom Defender Engine Options

When we set out to create a design experience for our clients that gave them full control of their build, we knew that to truly stand out we had to
January 24, 2020
restored range rover classic county lwb

Restored Range Rover Classic County LWB

January 24, 2020
Project Beast Defender 110

Explore These Top Twisted Defender Creations by ECD

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
November 19, 2019
cummins diesel defender

Custom Cummins Turbo Diesel Defender 110

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 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
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