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July 25, 2022

Why Vintage Defenders Are Rare in the United States

For all the beauty, off-road capability, and rich history of the vintage Land Rover Defender, there aren’t many models driving around the United States. It’s rare to see one and
July 6, 2022
custom defender 130

Buying a Used Defender vs a Restored E.C.D. Defender

The Land Rover Defender is a classic British vehicle that was once widely available globally, with a few exceptions. While the vehicle is rare in the US, low quantities were
June 30, 2022

What Makes ECD Custom Interiors One of Kind?

If you’re in the market for an old land rover defender for sale, you may be considering the shape the vehicle’s interior is in. With restoration shops, it isn’t easy
June 29, 2022
LT1 Restored Etype Jaguar

Advantages of a V8-Powered Custom Defender Build

When Rover bought the rights and tooling of the Buick 215 V8, it marked the beginning of pure V8 power for Land Rovers, Range Rovers, and other passenger cars. This
June 17, 2022
Jaguar E Type Restoration

E.C.D. Automotive Design to Remaster Classic Jaguar E-Types

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 21, 2022) – E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company internationally renowned for its bespoke luxury builds, today announces a new and exciting
June 14, 2022
custom defender 110 for sale

How Big Should You Go? Size Comparison of Defender Models

There are a variety of Defender models available, even the newer 2022 Land Rover Defender. The Defender models include the D90, D110, and D130. Here at ECD, we offer all
May 26, 2022

Restored Land Rover Defender Maintenance and Care

Routine care and maintenance keep a fully restored Land Rover Defender ready for any adventure. Review these Land Rover Defender maintenance and care tips today to determine the total cost
May 13, 2022
California Compliant Defender 90

Finding, Fixing, Finishing: How E.C.D. Automotive Design Imports Old Land Rovers for Restoration

Official Press Release via Global Newswire KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company internationally renowned for its bespoke luxury builds,
April 20, 2022
custom defender 130

Does Land Rover Make a Pick Up Truck ? Yes! Meet the Defender 130

Introduced in 1983 with the name “127”, the Land Rover Defender 130’’s 127” wheelbase makes it Land Rover’s Largest Defender design. The Defender 130 cab extends in the back, giving
April 12, 2022
1990 land rover defender

Exploring a Classic: 1990 Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender: What’s in a Name? Before we investigate how ECD is transforming 1990’s Land Rover Defenders, let’s look at the icon’s heritage. Although Land Rovers and the
March 3, 2022

Swapping Engines Classic Defenders Turned into V8 Powerhouses

While the go-anywhere vehicle was known for its ability to take on the most challenging terrain, it has also been known to have several other issues that would require the
February 25, 2022
puma defender dash

Explore a Puma Dash for Your Defender to Transform Your Build

Explore a Puma Dash for Your Defender to Transform Your Build ECD Automotive Design transforms classic Land Rover Defenders, inside and out. While all those under-the-hood mods get a lot
February 9, 2022
diesel defender

Benefits of Choosing a Diesel Drivetrain for a Defender

Benefits of Choosing a Diesel Drivetrain as Your Engine of Choice For anyone who's considering upgrading or restoring a Land Rover Defender, one of the options to consider is the
February 4, 2022

Designing Your Defender with Masai Windows

The Land Rover Defender is a vehicle that can wear many looks, from rugged military vehicle to posh mall crawler; the versatility of this 4x4 is a sum of its
February 2, 2022
Tesla Defender

E.C.D. Marries Old and New with Two Fully Bespoke Tesla-Powered Original Defenders

E.C.D. Automotive Design Marries Old and New with Two Fully Bespoke Tesla-Powered Original Defender 110s   The world’s largest Land Rover restoration company showcases its electrified off-roaders — the first
January 26, 2022

Upgrading a Defender with a LT1 Engine

A master of small block engines, GM engines were a staple to the introduction of Hot Rods and Restomods. The original LT1 (then the LT-1) was a small block engine
January 7, 2022
custom defender 110

From Crate to Road Installation of the GM LS3 Defender

From arriving in a crate tp pushing over 4,000 lbs of Land Rover Defender, the small block LS3 is a power-packed V8 perfect for any restomod. The 6.2 L LS3
December 22, 2021

Things to Know When Ordering a Custom Defender

For many fans of the classic Defender, they choose to preserve the past by driving into the future in a custom Defender. When you order a custom Land Rover Defender
December 22, 2021

Are Defenders 4×4 Capable

For decades the classic Defender has been known as a rugged go-anywhere vehicle roaming various terrains worldwide. The Land Rover Defender has been roving as a true 4x4 vehicle from
December 8, 2021

Paying Homage to the Classic Defender

It's always been about attitude. The one that defies boundaries, scoffs at obstacles and conquers territories. From the very beginning, the Land Rover 4x4 SUV – before there even was
December 1, 2021

Modern Conveniences of a Restored Land Rover at ECD

Originally built to be a workhorse, the Land Rover Defender is truly a vehicle that can go the extra mile… when it’s not at the side of the road with
November 24, 2021

Land Rover Defender Grille Options for Classic to Modern Restoration

November 3, 2021
land rover defender 90

Custom Engine Options for the Range Rover Classic

ECD has produced quite the range of vintage Range Rover Classics since announcing the vehicle as a part of their lineup only a few years ago. Much like ECD’s now-famous
October 20, 2021
defender 90

How ECD Restored the Classic Defender Dash

The classic Defender was an authentic piece of heritage. As a heritage-style vehicle, the original interior was built for the most basic needs and minimal controls. The dashboard, sans a
October 6, 2021

Overland Capbilities of the Defender

The Land Rover Defender has always been known as the “go-anywhere vehicle.” Originally built to carry military gear and as a vehicle that needed to be able to manage challenging
October 5, 2021
electric range rover classic

Benefits of Electric Land Rovers vs other Drivetrains

It seems 2021 has been the year of electric. With Tesla constantly on the verge of the latest technology and even fine-tuning their self-driving vehicles, electric transportation is shaping up
September 24, 2021
Custom Restored Defender 110

How ECD Became Creators of the Original Defender V8

One of the most treasured aspects of the original Defender is its staple Rover V8 engine. The 3.5L V8 reminded us all of the "Little Engine Who Could" with its
September 9, 2021
diesel defender

History of the Diesel Defender

When you hear or think of the original Land Rover Defender, you automatically think of two engines that absolutely belong to this vehicle: the diesel and the Rover V8. These
September 8, 2021

The Difficulties of Restoring a Vintage Defender

There’s a reason why car enthusiast blogs and magazines write about restored vehicles like the ones ECD, Arkonik, and Twisted rebuild — it’s because restoring a vintage Defender is f*cking
August 31, 2021

How ECD Installs Leather into Defenders

 Being the King of custom, ECD’s customized Defenders have equally sublime interiors as the build’s individual exterior features. Exploring the interior options can be overwhelming since the interior design and
July 25, 2022

Why Vintage Defenders Are Rare in the United States

For all the beauty, off-road capability, and rich history of the vintage Land Rover Defender, there aren’t many models driving around the United States. It’s rare to see one and
July 6, 2022
custom defender 130

Buying a Used Defender vs a Restored E.C.D. Defender

The Land Rover Defender is a classic British vehicle that was once widely available globally, with a few exceptions. While the vehicle is rare in the US, low quantities were
June 30, 2022

What Makes ECD Custom Interiors One of Kind?

If you’re in the market for an old land rover defender for sale, you may be considering the shape the vehicle’s interior is in. With restoration shops, it isn’t easy
June 29, 2022
LT1 Restored Etype Jaguar

Advantages of a V8-Powered Custom Defender Build

When Rover bought the rights and tooling of the Buick 215 V8, it marked the beginning of pure V8 power for Land Rovers, Range Rovers, and other passenger cars. This
June 17, 2022
Jaguar E Type Restoration

E.C.D. Automotive Design to Remaster Classic Jaguar E-Types

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (June 21, 2022) – E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company internationally renowned for its bespoke luxury builds, today announces a new and exciting
June 14, 2022
custom defender 110 for sale

How Big Should You Go? Size Comparison of Defender Models

There are a variety of Defender models available, even the newer 2022 Land Rover Defender. The Defender models include the D90, D110, and D130. Here at ECD, we offer all
May 26, 2022

Restored Land Rover Defender Maintenance and Care

Routine care and maintenance keep a fully restored Land Rover Defender ready for any adventure. Review these Land Rover Defender maintenance and care tips today to determine the total cost
May 13, 2022
California Compliant Defender 90

Finding, Fixing, Finishing: How E.C.D. Automotive Design Imports Old Land Rovers for Restoration

Official Press Release via Global Newswire KISSIMMEE, Fla., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company internationally renowned for its bespoke luxury builds,
April 20, 2022
custom defender 130

Does Land Rover Make a Pick Up Truck ? Yes! Meet the Defender 130

Introduced in 1983 with the name “127”, the Land Rover Defender 130’’s 127” wheelbase makes it Land Rover’s Largest Defender design. The Defender 130 cab extends in the back, giving
April 12, 2022
1990 land rover defender

Exploring a Classic: 1990 Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender: What’s in a Name? Before we investigate how ECD is transforming 1990’s Land Rover Defenders, let’s look at the icon’s heritage. Although Land Rovers and the
March 3, 2022

Swapping Engines Classic Defenders Turned into V8 Powerhouses

While the go-anywhere vehicle was known for its ability to take on the most challenging terrain, it has also been known to have several other issues that would require the
February 25, 2022
puma defender dash

Explore a Puma Dash for Your Defender to Transform Your Build

Explore a Puma Dash for Your Defender to Transform Your Build ECD Automotive Design transforms classic Land Rover Defenders, inside and out. While all those under-the-hood mods get a lot
February 9, 2022
diesel defender

Benefits of Choosing a Diesel Drivetrain for a Defender

Benefits of Choosing a Diesel Drivetrain as Your Engine of Choice For anyone who's considering upgrading or restoring a Land Rover Defender, one of the options to consider is the
February 4, 2022

Designing Your Defender with Masai Windows

The Land Rover Defender is a vehicle that can wear many looks, from rugged military vehicle to posh mall crawler; the versatility of this 4x4 is a sum of its
February 2, 2022
Tesla Defender

E.C.D. Marries Old and New with Two Fully Bespoke Tesla-Powered Original Defenders

E.C.D. Automotive Design Marries Old and New with Two Fully Bespoke Tesla-Powered Original Defender 110s   The world’s largest Land Rover restoration company showcases its electrified off-roaders — the first
January 26, 2022

Upgrading a Defender with a LT1 Engine

A master of small block engines, GM engines were a staple to the introduction of Hot Rods and Restomods. The original LT1 (then the LT-1) was a small block engine
January 7, 2022
custom defender 110

From Crate to Road Installation of the GM LS3 Defender

From arriving in a crate tp pushing over 4,000 lbs of Land Rover Defender, the small block LS3 is a power-packed V8 perfect for any restomod. The 6.2 L LS3
December 22, 2021

Things to Know When Ordering a Custom Defender

For many fans of the classic Defender, they choose to preserve the past by driving into the future in a custom Defender. When you order a custom Land Rover Defender
December 22, 2021

Are Defenders 4×4 Capable

For decades the classic Defender has been known as a rugged go-anywhere vehicle roaming various terrains worldwide. The Land Rover Defender has been roving as a true 4x4 vehicle from
December 8, 2021

Paying Homage to the Classic Defender

It's always been about attitude. The one that defies boundaries, scoffs at obstacles and conquers territories. From the very beginning, the Land Rover 4x4 SUV – before there even was
December 1, 2021

Modern Conveniences of a Restored Land Rover at ECD

Originally built to be a workhorse, the Land Rover Defender is truly a vehicle that can go the extra mile… when it’s not at the side of the road with
November 24, 2021

Land Rover Defender Grille Options for Classic to Modern Restoration

November 3, 2021
land rover defender 90

Custom Engine Options for the Range Rover Classic

ECD has produced quite the range of vintage Range Rover Classics since announcing the vehicle as a part of their lineup only a few years ago. Much like ECD’s now-famous
October 20, 2021
defender 90

How ECD Restored the Classic Defender Dash

The classic Defender was an authentic piece of heritage. As a heritage-style vehicle, the original interior was built for the most basic needs and minimal controls. The dashboard, sans a
October 6, 2021

Overland Capbilities of the Defender

The Land Rover Defender has always been known as the “go-anywhere vehicle.” Originally built to carry military gear and as a vehicle that needed to be able to manage challenging
October 5, 2021
electric range rover classic

Benefits of Electric Land Rovers vs other Drivetrains

It seems 2021 has been the year of electric. With Tesla constantly on the verge of the latest technology and even fine-tuning their self-driving vehicles, electric transportation is shaping up
September 24, 2021
Custom Restored Defender 110

How ECD Became Creators of the Original Defender V8

One of the most treasured aspects of the original Defender is its staple Rover V8 engine. The 3.5L V8 reminded us all of the "Little Engine Who Could" with its
September 9, 2021
diesel defender

History of the Diesel Defender

When you hear or think of the original Land Rover Defender, you automatically think of two engines that absolutely belong to this vehicle: the diesel and the Rover V8. These
September 8, 2021

The Difficulties of Restoring a Vintage Defender

There’s a reason why car enthusiast blogs and magazines write about restored vehicles like the ones ECD, Arkonik, and Twisted rebuild — it’s because restoring a vintage Defender is f*cking
August 31, 2021

How ECD Installs Leather into Defenders

 Being the King of custom, ECD’s customized Defenders have equally sublime interiors as the build’s individual exterior features. Exploring the interior options can be overwhelming since the interior design and
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