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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 9, 2021
DEFENDER 110 CUSTOM

Defender Seats Upgrades Made by Our Upholstery Team

Upholstery is an integral part that makes up the customization of ECD builds. Not only do clients get to pick the materials they want for their custom Land Rover Defenders,
June 13, 2021
Soft Top Defender 110

Summer Ready Wheels for Defender Drivers

On the track to building the ultimate custom Defender for summer? If it’s a beach build, you’ve probably decided on a sporty soft-top defender D90. If it’s a family road
June 13, 2021
custom defender 90

Top 4 Cool Colored Custom Defenders

As a custom Land Rover Defender builder, we’ve been lucky enough to see quite the range of custom designs come through the Rover Dome. We’ve had custom Defenders designed to
June 13, 2021

Create the Ultimate Wheel Package for Your Defender

When it comes to building your custom Land Rover Defender, you’ve probably already been dreaming of a certain model and color for your ideal build. A detail you might have
May 29, 2021
restored range

Range Rovers vs Series IIA ECD’s Classic Land Rovers

While we are a premium builder of custom Land Rover Defenders, it’s often forgotten that we specialize in the restoration of a range of vintage Land Rover vehicles. Our full
May 21, 2021
defender 130

Original or Modern Style, Which Custom Defender Fits You

When USA Defender builder, ECD, builds your custom Defender from the ground up, the most significant aspect is being able to fully customize your build down to the color ofthe
May 13, 2021
electric defender

LS3 vs Electric Drive Trains

ECD prides itself on being at the cusp of all things Defender innovation. In the last year, we have built our first vehicle with our electric Tesla Range Rover and
May 7, 2021
custom defender 110

Should You Build with ECD

Time and time again, we get inquiries about what makes us better than other Land Rover builders out there. While our vehicles speak for themselves, we never shy away from
April 30, 2021
electric defender USA

Modern Luxuries of Owning an Electric Defender

Adding such a modern element to a vintage classic has given us reactions that are both amazed and angry. While most of our followers and those watching ECD from other
April 27, 2021
custom defender 90

Game Changing Accessories for your NAS Custom Defender

The NAS Defender, aka the Original Defender for North America, is the creme de la creme for Defenders due to its rarity and custom features. The vehicles were sold here
April 8, 2021

Must Have Custom Defender Accessories for Outdoor Adventure

Whether you like to go to the beach or go camping on the weekends, there are a few accessories you can add to your custom or classic Land Rover Defender
March 27, 2021
custom defender

Latest trend, Restored Defender Matching Luxury Vehicle Collection

Being a premier luxury vehicle builder, we have clients with quite the collection of vehicles parked in their driveway. Their new custom Defender is a one-of-a-kind addition to that collection.
March 19, 2021
electric range rover classic

Official First Test Drive of the TESLA powered RRC

The journey for this electric build began several months ago when E.C.D. partnered with the U.K.’s leader in electric conversions of classic vehicles, Electric Classic Cars (ECC), to secure the
March 19, 2021
Land Rover Defender 110

Best Wheels for Your Defender

Depending on your sense of style, you might be looking at a few different wheels for your custom Defender. There is a range of options, and they all get the
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 9, 2021
DEFENDER 110 CUSTOM

Defender Seats Upgrades Made by Our Upholstery Team

Upholstery is an integral part that makes up the customization of ECD builds. Not only do clients get to pick the materials they want for their custom Land Rover Defenders,
June 13, 2021
Soft Top Defender 110

Summer Ready Wheels for Defender Drivers

On the track to building the ultimate custom Defender for summer? If it’s a beach build, you’ve probably decided on a sporty soft-top defender D90. If it’s a family road
June 13, 2021
custom defender 90

Top 4 Cool Colored Custom Defenders

As a custom Land Rover Defender builder, we’ve been lucky enough to see quite the range of custom designs come through the Rover Dome. We’ve had custom Defenders designed to
June 13, 2021

Create the Ultimate Wheel Package for Your Defender

When it comes to building your custom Land Rover Defender, you’ve probably already been dreaming of a certain model and color for your ideal build. A detail you might have
May 29, 2021
restored range

Range Rovers vs Series IIA ECD’s Classic Land Rovers

While we are a premium builder of custom Land Rover Defenders, it’s often forgotten that we specialize in the restoration of a range of vintage Land Rover vehicles. Our full
May 21, 2021
defender 130

Original or Modern Style, Which Custom Defender Fits You

When USA Defender builder, ECD, builds your custom Defender from the ground up, the most significant aspect is being able to fully customize your build down to the color ofthe
May 13, 2021
electric defender

LS3 vs Electric Drive Trains

ECD prides itself on being at the cusp of all things Defender innovation. In the last year, we have built our first vehicle with our electric Tesla Range Rover and
May 7, 2021
custom defender 110

Should You Build with ECD

Time and time again, we get inquiries about what makes us better than other Land Rover builders out there. While our vehicles speak for themselves, we never shy away from
April 30, 2021
electric defender USA

Modern Luxuries of Owning an Electric Defender

Adding such a modern element to a vintage classic has given us reactions that are both amazed and angry. While most of our followers and those watching ECD from other
April 27, 2021
custom defender 90

Game Changing Accessories for your NAS Custom Defender

The NAS Defender, aka the Original Defender for North America, is the creme de la creme for Defenders due to its rarity and custom features. The vehicles were sold here
April 8, 2021

Must Have Custom Defender Accessories for Outdoor Adventure

Whether you like to go to the beach or go camping on the weekends, there are a few accessories you can add to your custom or classic Land Rover Defender
March 27, 2021
custom defender

Latest trend, Restored Defender Matching Luxury Vehicle Collection

Being a premier luxury vehicle builder, we have clients with quite the collection of vehicles parked in their driveway. Their new custom Defender is a one-of-a-kind addition to that collection.
March 19, 2021
electric range rover classic

Official First Test Drive of the TESLA powered RRC

The journey for this electric build began several months ago when E.C.D. partnered with the U.K.’s leader in electric conversions of classic vehicles, Electric Classic Cars (ECC), to secure the
March 19, 2021
Land Rover Defender 110

Best Wheels for Your Defender

Depending on your sense of style, you might be looking at a few different wheels for your custom Defender. There is a range of options, and they all get the
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