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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 21, 2022

The Hype is Real: Exploring the Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar Cars is known for luxury British sports cars with international appeal. Perhaps the most famous is the E-type. See what the hype is all about and the benefits of
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 18, 2022
custom defender 110

The Tailored Experience | Interiors Created at ECD

Once you’ve finalized your interior design for your custom Defender, our world-class upholstery team gets started with your Defender re-upholstery. We reupholster every aspect for our ground-up rebuilds, even if
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,
May 2, 2022

EV Land Rover | How ECD’s Electric Builds Work

In 2020, ECD debuted its plans to become the first Land Rover restoration company to make an electric  Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender right here in the U.S. Months later, the
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
April 1, 2022
Custom Defender 90

Safari Ready Land Rover Defenders Built for Adventure

Originally built as a way to compete in a market with Jeep, the Land Rover Defender quickly became established as a do-anything, go-anywhere vehicle. Utilized as a military vehicle built
March 25, 2022
defender 110

What Defender Models are Available Today

With the release of the new Defender, it's important to mention that with the new Defender models hold true to the brand's original D90 and D110 wheelbase options; this is
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 28, 2022
Custom Defender 110 with Kahn

Modded Defender Stylings for 2022

As a top custom Land Rover Defender builder, ECD is a master of Modified Land Rover Defenders. With newer innovations, client requests, and even challenges our founders pose, ECD is
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 26, 2022
ls3 range rover classic

Creating the Unimaginable: Land Rover Defender V8 Engine Swap

Creating the Unimaginable: Land Rover Defender V8 Engine Swap In 1998, Land Rover commemorated its 50th anniversary with the Defender 50th.  Beefed up with a 4.0-liter Rover V8, this 90
January 12, 2022
restomod defender

Crafting the Ultimate Restomod Defender Edition

What started as a trend in the ’80s has quickly become competition for restoration shops today as the technology boom pushes vehicles forward. Initially set out in the pace of
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 29, 2021
custom defender in silver

Top 2021 Custom Defenders at ECD

2021 proved to be another year full of innovative and industry changing builds. We produced 3 customized Soft top D110s, each more different than the last, our first electric RRC,
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 10, 2021

ECD Automotive Design Releases Limited E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Cards

For the fifth consecutive year, E.C.D. Automotive Design has released a limited amount of its exclusive E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Card just in time for Mother's Day. The card was a
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 17, 2021

Durability of the Classic Land Rover

Originally built to meet a market in need of a go-anywhere vehicle, the Land Rover Defender’s primary use during its initial production was something between a sheep truck and a
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 21, 2022

The Hype is Real: Exploring the Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar Cars is known for luxury British sports cars with international appeal. Perhaps the most famous is the E-type. See what the hype is all about and the benefits of
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 18, 2022
custom defender 110

The Tailored Experience | Interiors Created at ECD

Once you’ve finalized your interior design for your custom Defender, our world-class upholstery team gets started with your Defender re-upholstery. We reupholster every aspect for our ground-up rebuilds, even if
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,
May 2, 2022

EV Land Rover | How ECD’s Electric Builds Work

In 2020, ECD debuted its plans to become the first Land Rover restoration company to make an electric  Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender right here in the U.S. Months later, the
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
April 1, 2022
Custom Defender 90

Safari Ready Land Rover Defenders Built for Adventure

Originally built as a way to compete in a market with Jeep, the Land Rover Defender quickly became established as a do-anything, go-anywhere vehicle. Utilized as a military vehicle built
March 25, 2022
defender 110

What Defender Models are Available Today

With the release of the new Defender, it's important to mention that with the new Defender models hold true to the brand's original D90 and D110 wheelbase options; this is
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 28, 2022
Custom Defender 110 with Kahn

Modded Defender Stylings for 2022

As a top custom Land Rover Defender builder, ECD is a master of Modified Land Rover Defenders. With newer innovations, client requests, and even challenges our founders pose, ECD is
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 26, 2022
ls3 range rover classic

Creating the Unimaginable: Land Rover Defender V8 Engine Swap

Creating the Unimaginable: Land Rover Defender V8 Engine Swap In 1998, Land Rover commemorated its 50th anniversary with the Defender 50th.  Beefed up with a 4.0-liter Rover V8, this 90
January 12, 2022
restomod defender

Crafting the Ultimate Restomod Defender Edition

What started as a trend in the ’80s has quickly become competition for restoration shops today as the technology boom pushes vehicles forward. Initially set out in the pace of
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 29, 2021
custom defender in silver

Top 2021 Custom Defenders at ECD

2021 proved to be another year full of innovative and industry changing builds. We produced 3 customized Soft top D110s, each more different than the last, our first electric RRC,
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 10, 2021

ECD Automotive Design Releases Limited E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Cards

For the fifth consecutive year, E.C.D. Automotive Design has released a limited amount of its exclusive E.C.D. Ultimate Platinum Card just in time for Mother's Day. The card was a
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 17, 2021

Durability of the Classic Land Rover

Originally built to meet a market in need of a go-anywhere vehicle, the Land Rover Defender’s primary use during its initial production was something between a sheep truck and a
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