E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for their prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, revealed a custom Defender 130 from their Ultimate Vehicle Concept (UVC) division, where vehicle designs are limited only by the clients’ imaginations. The Defender 130, named Project Barge, is the most heavily customized vehicle built by E.C.D. and features exceptionally unique and ultra-premium features throughout.

The two-tone exterior body of Project Barge is finished in full-gloss “White Diamond Pearl” paint, while the roof, front grille, and 18-inch Kahn Mondial Retro wheels are finished in “Nara Bronze.” A custom Safety Devices roll-cage was finished in premium Line-X in the same “Nara Bronze” to match.

Project Barge is the first vehicle from E.C.D. to feature wood in the rear tub. The Brazilian teak offers a unique contrast to the pearl white exterior. An additional stand-out feature of Project Barge is the copper-plated metalwork throughout the exterior and interior of the vehicle, another first for E.C.D. Automotive Design. Door hinges, fuel cap, exterior door handles, and interior gas and brake pedals have all been copper-plated and patinated.

“We’ve effectively given a brand new built vehicle an aged patina. The look is quite superb,” says Tom Humble, co-owner of E.C.D. Automotive Design.

On the interior, Project Barge features ultra-luxurious Hydes Nappa leather in a soft brown color that brings together the copper and bronze. There are plenty of modern comforts as well, such as a Sony infotainment system, a full JL Audio amplified sound system, in-vehicle WiFi, a blind-spot monitoring system, and rear air-conditioning controls for passengers.

Project Barge exemplifies the extent of how detailed vehicles can be designed through the Luxury Design Experience, a fully immersive design experience unlike any other, giving clients full control over the details and design of the vehicles.

Project Barge Vehicle Specifications:

Model – Custom Defender 130

Engine – 6.2L LS3 V8

Transmission – 6-speed automatic

Brakes – 920E brake system

Cooling System – Ron Davis custom aluminum radiator

Exhaust – Borla Performance exhaust system with Kahn Crosshair tips

Exterior

Paint Colors – Two-tone – White Diamond Pearl; Nara Bronze

• White Diamond Pearl  Body
• Nara Bronze Gloss  Roof; Grille; Wheel spats
• Nara Bronze Satin  Wheels; Checker pack
• Nara Bronze Line-X  Front bumper; Steering guard; Side steps; Roll cage

Metalwork – Custom Copper-plated

Hood air intakes; Side intakes; Hood hinges; Fuel cap; Door hinges; Exterior door handles

Wheels – 20” Kahn Mondial Retro wheels

Grille – LR Adventure grille

Front Bumper – Kahn front bumper with Tron Ring lights and fog lights

Roll Cage – Safety Devices 4-point roll cage and rear roll cage

Lighting – Rigid Industries Midnight Edition LED light bars on the front and rear; Vision X Halo automatic headlights; Puddle lighting

Rear Bed – Custom Brazilian Teak wood

Additional – Kahn steering guard; Blind spot mirrors

Interior

Front Seats – Exmoor Modular heated/ventilated seats with electric lumbar support

Middle-row Seats – Custom Puma-style bench seats

Load-area Seats – Removable bench-pads

Leather – Hydes Nappa Leather in Thema and perforated for ventilation

Steering Wheel – Kahn steering wheel with a custom logo

Gauges – Nostalgia VT gauges with copper-plated bezels and gauge needles

Headliner – Alcantara in Dark Brown

Lighting – LED lighting on the headliner

Metalwork – Custom Copper-plated

Gas and brake pedals; Interior door handles and locks

Additional Puma dash; Seat belts in Dark Brown; Mud UK glove box

Electronics & Audio

Radio – Sony infotainment system with Sirius XM radio

Speakers – JL Audio amplified speakers with a JBL subwoofer

Vehicle Security – Viper vehicle security with remote start and remote keyless entry

Safety Electronics – Blind-spot monitoring system; Custom TPMS sensor; Back-up sensors

Additional – Front and rear cameras; Homelink garage opener; Power front/middle windows; In-vehicle WiFi; Rear A/C; USB ports; 110V outlet

See Additional Photos of Project Barge here!