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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 26, 2021
Series IIA

Building the Perfect Restored Defender

In true restomod fashion, rebuilding a classic Land Rover Defender from the ground up isn't for the faint of heart. Swapping an engine, a new paint job, freshly reupholstered seats,
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 13, 2021
defender 110

Top 5 Unique Defender Modifications in ECD History

As the vehicle industry heads into 2022, the car world still has its eyes on the newest and latest innovations of its past classics. Vehicles like the Land Rover Defender,
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 26, 2021
custom defender 110

Are Old Land Rover Defenders Available in the US

If you are a fan or lover of the original Land Rover Defender, your eyes probably sweep the roadways in hopes of seeing one cross your path. While a few
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 11, 2021
custom defender 110

Defender 110 vs Defender 130, Which One is for You?

Typically when thinking of owning a custom Defender, people tend to just think of a customized version of the Land Rover Defender 110 or Land Rover Defender 90. The Defender
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
May 5, 2021

E.C.D. Automotive Design Unleashes Triple Threat Line-Up Showcasing One-of-One Defenders

World’s Leading Land Rover Customization and Restoration Company’s Latest Builds Highlight Unrivaled Design Process KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 4, 2021) – Today E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the company best known for
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 23, 2021
custom defender 130

6 Ultimate Custom Defender Accessories Based on Terrain

Each one of our custom Land Rover Defender vehicles is built for a certain lifestyle or purpose. We’ve had builds ordered for going mudding in Costa Rica, one outfitted to
April 19, 2021
custom defender

Creative Additions to Old Defenders

Finding an old Defender in the U.S. is pretty rare since the vehicles were only produced here for a limited time and in a limited series. If you’ve found one
April 9, 2021

Unique Custom Add-Ons from Real Custom Defender Owners

Every vehicle we build is unique, but some clients decide to take their custom Defenders to the next level with a little something extra. These builds redefine what it means
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
April 6, 2021
restored range rover classic county lwb

How ECD Crafted the Electric RRC

Since its beginnings in 2013, E.C.D. has always strived to push bringing Land Rover classics into the 21st century. Starting with simply upgrading and repairing the original Rover V8 engine,
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 24, 2021
custom land rover defender 110

Driving on Various Terrains with Defender

So you finally have your custom Land Rover Defender in your driveway and you’re questioning where you should drive this beautifully majestic mass of a vehicle. After taking one quick
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 26, 2021
Series IIA

Building the Perfect Restored Defender

In true restomod fashion, rebuilding a classic Land Rover Defender from the ground up isn't for the faint of heart. Swapping an engine, a new paint job, freshly reupholstered seats,
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 13, 2021
defender 110

Top 5 Unique Defender Modifications in ECD History

As the vehicle industry heads into 2022, the car world still has its eyes on the newest and latest innovations of its past classics. Vehicles like the Land Rover Defender,
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 26, 2021
custom defender 110

Are Old Land Rover Defenders Available in the US

If you are a fan or lover of the original Land Rover Defender, your eyes probably sweep the roadways in hopes of seeing one cross your path. While a few
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 11, 2021
custom defender 110

Defender 110 vs Defender 130, Which One is for You?

Typically when thinking of owning a custom Defender, people tend to just think of a customized version of the Land Rover Defender 110 or Land Rover Defender 90. The Defender
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
May 5, 2021

E.C.D. Automotive Design Unleashes Triple Threat Line-Up Showcasing One-of-One Defenders

World’s Leading Land Rover Customization and Restoration Company’s Latest Builds Highlight Unrivaled Design Process KISSIMMEE, Fla. (May 4, 2021) – Today E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the company best known for
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 23, 2021
custom defender 130

6 Ultimate Custom Defender Accessories Based on Terrain

Each one of our custom Land Rover Defender vehicles is built for a certain lifestyle or purpose. We’ve had builds ordered for going mudding in Costa Rica, one outfitted to
April 19, 2021
custom defender

Creative Additions to Old Defenders

Finding an old Defender in the U.S. is pretty rare since the vehicles were only produced here for a limited time and in a limited series. If you’ve found one
April 9, 2021

Unique Custom Add-Ons from Real Custom Defender Owners

Every vehicle we build is unique, but some clients decide to take their custom Defenders to the next level with a little something extra. These builds redefine what it means
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
April 6, 2021
restored range rover classic county lwb

How ECD Crafted the Electric RRC

Since its beginnings in 2013, E.C.D. has always strived to push bringing Land Rover classics into the 21st century. Starting with simply upgrading and repairing the original Rover V8 engine,
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 24, 2021
custom land rover defender 110

Driving on Various Terrains with Defender

So you finally have your custom Land Rover Defender in your driveway and you’re questioning where you should drive this beautifully majestic mass of a vehicle. After taking one quick
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