ECD Press Archives - ECD Automotive Design
August 5, 2025

Rejuvenated Land Rover Defender Is Secretly An American At Heart | Hot Cars

ECD Automotive Design is one of them, and their latest creation, called Project Brownie, is clearly a head-turner. The aftermarket specialist has transformed a Land Rover Station Wagon into an
July 31, 2025

Off-Road Xtreme | ECD’s Project Wilder: The 700-HP Land Rover That Refuses to Be Tamed

There are custom off-roaders—and then there’s Project Wilder. Built by the masters at ECD Automotive Design, this Land Rover Station Wagon is a visceral, handcrafted tribute to heritage, horsepower, and
July 31, 2025

Formacar | ECD splurges on walnut wood for its latest Defender restomod

The Defender restoration specialists over at ECD Auto Design have produced a capable and practical restomod called Project Wilder. It debuted with roughly 710 PS (700 hp / 522 kW)
July 31, 2025

Autoweek | ECD Conjures Up 1967 Ford Mustang ‘Ghost’—Brace Yourself for the Price

Of course, this fastback conversion wasn’t the only major change from ECD. This ’67 Mustang, dubbed Ghost, now rides on a Roadster Shop chassis and leans on a stroked Windsor
July 18, 2025

Carscoops | Classic Land Rover Packs 700 Hp And A Manual Gearbox Just To Show Up The Defender

For some, off-road capability is best measured in ground clearance and axle articulation. For others, it starts with a supercharged V8 and ends somewhere around 700 horsepower. If you’re in
June 23, 2025

Fine Magazine | The Jaguar E-Type GTO Is the Fabled Sports Car Which Never Was

Where tradition meets innovation, something special happens. That is what we witnessed when ECD Automotive Design unveiled its first-ever Jaguar E-Type GTO. Not a restoration or a tribute, but an interpretation
June 17, 2025

Autoevolution | Behold the One-Off GTO, a V12 Sportscar That Costs Almost Twice As Much as the C8 ZR1

You know you've made it in the carmaking business when Enzo Ferrari calls your car 'the most beautiful car in the world,' or so they say. While there is no
June 16, 2025

Formacar | Tuner revives just one Jaguar E-Type with a V12

ECD Automotive Design no longer clutches to its past when it was just “East Coast Defender”. The tuning company has recently introduced an awesome one-off Mustang restomod and is now
June 16, 2025

AutoX | This Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod Packs the V-12 Punch It Always Deserved

The Jaguar E-Type, produced from 1961 to 1974, remains one of the most iconic classic cars in automotive history. Inspired by Jaguar’s Le Mans-winning D-Type race car, the E-Type Series
June 16, 2025

HT Auto | Classic Jaguar E-Type reimagined with V12 engine and subtle modern features

The Jaguar E-Type has been a long-time icon of automotive design — a beacon of British performance and style. Introduced in 1961, it awed fans with its racing heritage and chiseled
June 14, 2025

Topspeed | A One-Off V12 Stunner

“This is the Jaguar GTO that never was — but always should have been,” said Scott Wallace, ECD Co-Founder and CEO. “The Bridgewater Commission challenged us to look beyond restoration and build
June 14, 2025

MSN | Florida Firm Builds One-Off Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod

ECD Automotive Design has turned the Jaguar E-Type into the car it “always should have been.” The Kissimmee, Florida company’s GTO (Grand Touring Open) is a custom build for a private
June 14, 2025

Wallpaper.com | The bespoke Jaguar E-Type GTO melds elements from every era of the classic sports car

ECD Automotive Design’s one-off commission caters to a client who wanted to combine the greatest hits of Jaguar’s E-Type along with modern conveniences and more power. Although Jaguar’s E-Type was introduced back
June 12, 2025

Forbes | Test-Driving The ECD Automotive Design Series II Jaguar E-Type

Among the most gorgeous sports cars ever produced is the Jaguar E-Type convertible. Its sleek, slender figure has been a top inspiration in automotive design since its debut in 1961, and
June 11, 2025

TopGear | Is this the Ultimate Mashup of Jaguar E-Type generations?

This, folks, is the ECD E-Type GTO and it's a one-off private commission featuring bodywork inspired by the Series I, the chassis of a Series II and the 5.3-litre V12 from
June 11, 2025

CarScoops | They Made The E-Type Jaguar Always Deserved But Never Got

It’s hard to improve on perfection, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying. The Jaguar E-Type has long been considered one of the most beautiful cars ever built, yet somehow, someone
June 11, 2025

Hagerty | Florida Firm Builds One-Off Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod

ECD Automotive Design has turned the Jaguar E-Type into the car it “always should have been.” The Kissimmee, Florida company’s GTO (Grand Touring Open) is a custom build for a private
June 11, 2025

CarBuzz | Frankenstein Jaguar E-Type Blends Type I Beauty With A Big Displacement Surprise

ECD Automotive Design, an independent engineering firm based in Florida, has revealed, what it calls, “a new vision for what the E-Type could have become.” And no, it’s not a
June 10, 2025

Motor1 | This Jaguar E-Type Restomod Hides a V-12 Secret

The E-Type is one of Jaguar's most iconic vehicles. Production lasted from 1961 to 1974, spanning three generations. These days, the E-Type is a prime candidate for the restomod treatment;
May 27, 2025
67 Custom Mustang

Auto Blog | ECD Automotive Unleashes “’67 Ghost” Mustang – A Redefined, Bespoke Classic

The Mustang rides on a Roadster Shop RS Spec chassis, with a body finished in High Gloss Mineral White with Santorini Black Metallic rally stripes. The rest of the body
May 27, 2025

TopSpeed | This Pristine Ford Mustang Restomod Still Uses Its Original Small Block V8

ECD Automotive Design out of Florida has made a name for itself in the restomod community by working on old, very broken British things. We've covered their Land Rover and Jaguar restomods before here
May 26, 2025

FormaCar | E.C.D. makes Mustang restomods now

p until recently, we’d mainly known E.C.D. Automotive Design for its quality Defender restomods. The American company has recently begun working with other models, though, including the iconic 1967 Ford
May 24, 2025

Yahoo | ECD Auto Design Launches Custom Mustang Program with Debut of ‘67 Ghost Fastback

The handcrafted Fastback represents a significant expansion for ECD (NASDAQ: ECDA), which is now offering one-of-one, client-commissioned builds based on 1965–1970 Mustangs. Each build features heritage styling, modern drivability, and
May 24, 2025

Auto Evolution | 1967 ‘Ghost’ Mustang Hides Many Secrets, Fires 465 HP With Old-School Hi-Tech Small-Block

ECD Automotive Design is a Kissimmee, Florida, company that specializes in reviving classic vehicles (British off-roaders, for the most part) by restomodding them to contemporary performance, safety, comfort, and technology.
May 24, 2025

StupidDope | ECD Mustang Fastback Ghost Reimagines the 1967 Classic

ECD Automotive Design is expanding its reach beyond Land Rovers with the debut of its custom Mustang Fastback series. At the center of this new chapter is Ghost, a 1967
May 24, 2025
ECD Roush V8 465 HP

AUTOEVOLUTION : 1967 ‘Ghost’ Mustang Hides Many Secrets

Fires 465 HP With Old-School Hi-Tech Small-Block |  Here’s one non-mainstream idea focused around the essence of classic Detroit iron – the in-period powerhouse that’s not a crate motor or
May 24, 2025
ECD 67 Mustang Fastback interior

AUTOBLOG | ECD Automotive Unleashes “’67 Ghost” Mustang – A Redefined, Bespoke Classic

The builder known for reimagining Land Rovers and Jaguars is now venturing into classic American muscle.
May 21, 2025
Carscoops Mustang

CARSCOOPS | The ’67 Ghost Is A Mustang Like No Other

This Mustang retains its classic looks but includes some modern tech, including a new chassis and a new interior
May 13, 2025

TORONTO STAR | ECD Unleashes Its Most Powerful Defender Yet

700+ Horsepower. American Muscle. Built by Demand.
April 30, 2025

THE SHOP | ECD Auto Design Reveals Vibrant Yellow Soft-Top Defender 90 ‘Beach Patrol’

ECD has debuted Project Beach Patrol, a Defender 90 soft top built for warm weather and relaxed cruising—all handcrafted in the U.S.A.
August 5, 2025

Rejuvenated Land Rover Defender Is Secretly An American At Heart | Hot Cars

ECD Automotive Design is one of them, and their latest creation, called Project Brownie, is clearly a head-turner. The aftermarket specialist has transformed a Land Rover Station Wagon into an
July 31, 2025

Off-Road Xtreme | ECD’s Project Wilder: The 700-HP Land Rover That Refuses to Be Tamed

There are custom off-roaders—and then there’s Project Wilder. Built by the masters at ECD Automotive Design, this Land Rover Station Wagon is a visceral, handcrafted tribute to heritage, horsepower, and
July 31, 2025

Formacar | ECD splurges on walnut wood for its latest Defender restomod

The Defender restoration specialists over at ECD Auto Design have produced a capable and practical restomod called Project Wilder. It debuted with roughly 710 PS (700 hp / 522 kW)
July 31, 2025

Autoweek | ECD Conjures Up 1967 Ford Mustang ‘Ghost’—Brace Yourself for the Price

Of course, this fastback conversion wasn’t the only major change from ECD. This ’67 Mustang, dubbed Ghost, now rides on a Roadster Shop chassis and leans on a stroked Windsor
July 18, 2025

Carscoops | Classic Land Rover Packs 700 Hp And A Manual Gearbox Just To Show Up The Defender

For some, off-road capability is best measured in ground clearance and axle articulation. For others, it starts with a supercharged V8 and ends somewhere around 700 horsepower. If you’re in
June 23, 2025

Fine Magazine | The Jaguar E-Type GTO Is the Fabled Sports Car Which Never Was

Where tradition meets innovation, something special happens. That is what we witnessed when ECD Automotive Design unveiled its first-ever Jaguar E-Type GTO. Not a restoration or a tribute, but an interpretation
June 17, 2025

Autoevolution | Behold the One-Off GTO, a V12 Sportscar That Costs Almost Twice As Much as the C8 ZR1

You know you've made it in the carmaking business when Enzo Ferrari calls your car 'the most beautiful car in the world,' or so they say. While there is no
June 16, 2025

Formacar | Tuner revives just one Jaguar E-Type with a V12

ECD Automotive Design no longer clutches to its past when it was just “East Coast Defender”. The tuning company has recently introduced an awesome one-off Mustang restomod and is now
June 16, 2025

AutoX | This Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod Packs the V-12 Punch It Always Deserved

The Jaguar E-Type, produced from 1961 to 1974, remains one of the most iconic classic cars in automotive history. Inspired by Jaguar’s Le Mans-winning D-Type race car, the E-Type Series
June 16, 2025

HT Auto | Classic Jaguar E-Type reimagined with V12 engine and subtle modern features

The Jaguar E-Type has been a long-time icon of automotive design — a beacon of British performance and style. Introduced in 1961, it awed fans with its racing heritage and chiseled
June 14, 2025

Topspeed | A One-Off V12 Stunner

“This is the Jaguar GTO that never was — but always should have been,” said Scott Wallace, ECD Co-Founder and CEO. “The Bridgewater Commission challenged us to look beyond restoration and build
June 14, 2025

MSN | Florida Firm Builds One-Off Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod

ECD Automotive Design has turned the Jaguar E-Type into the car it “always should have been.” The Kissimmee, Florida company’s GTO (Grand Touring Open) is a custom build for a private
June 14, 2025

Wallpaper.com | The bespoke Jaguar E-Type GTO melds elements from every era of the classic sports car

ECD Automotive Design’s one-off commission caters to a client who wanted to combine the greatest hits of Jaguar’s E-Type along with modern conveniences and more power. Although Jaguar’s E-Type was introduced back
June 12, 2025

Forbes | Test-Driving The ECD Automotive Design Series II Jaguar E-Type

Among the most gorgeous sports cars ever produced is the Jaguar E-Type convertible. Its sleek, slender figure has been a top inspiration in automotive design since its debut in 1961, and
June 11, 2025

TopGear | Is this the Ultimate Mashup of Jaguar E-Type generations?

This, folks, is the ECD E-Type GTO and it's a one-off private commission featuring bodywork inspired by the Series I, the chassis of a Series II and the 5.3-litre V12 from
June 11, 2025

CarScoops | They Made The E-Type Jaguar Always Deserved But Never Got

It’s hard to improve on perfection, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying. The Jaguar E-Type has long been considered one of the most beautiful cars ever built, yet somehow, someone
June 11, 2025

Hagerty | Florida Firm Builds One-Off Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod

ECD Automotive Design has turned the Jaguar E-Type into the car it “always should have been.” The Kissimmee, Florida company’s GTO (Grand Touring Open) is a custom build for a private
June 11, 2025

CarBuzz | Frankenstein Jaguar E-Type Blends Type I Beauty With A Big Displacement Surprise

ECD Automotive Design, an independent engineering firm based in Florida, has revealed, what it calls, “a new vision for what the E-Type could have become.” And no, it’s not a
June 10, 2025

Motor1 | This Jaguar E-Type Restomod Hides a V-12 Secret

The E-Type is one of Jaguar's most iconic vehicles. Production lasted from 1961 to 1974, spanning three generations. These days, the E-Type is a prime candidate for the restomod treatment;
May 27, 2025
67 Custom Mustang

Auto Blog | ECD Automotive Unleashes “’67 Ghost” Mustang – A Redefined, Bespoke Classic

The Mustang rides on a Roadster Shop RS Spec chassis, with a body finished in High Gloss Mineral White with Santorini Black Metallic rally stripes. The rest of the body
May 27, 2025

TopSpeed | This Pristine Ford Mustang Restomod Still Uses Its Original Small Block V8

ECD Automotive Design out of Florida has made a name for itself in the restomod community by working on old, very broken British things. We've covered their Land Rover and Jaguar restomods before here
May 26, 2025

FormaCar | E.C.D. makes Mustang restomods now

p until recently, we’d mainly known E.C.D. Automotive Design for its quality Defender restomods. The American company has recently begun working with other models, though, including the iconic 1967 Ford
May 24, 2025

Yahoo | ECD Auto Design Launches Custom Mustang Program with Debut of ‘67 Ghost Fastback

The handcrafted Fastback represents a significant expansion for ECD (NASDAQ: ECDA), which is now offering one-of-one, client-commissioned builds based on 1965–1970 Mustangs. Each build features heritage styling, modern drivability, and
May 24, 2025

Auto Evolution | 1967 ‘Ghost’ Mustang Hides Many Secrets, Fires 465 HP With Old-School Hi-Tech Small-Block

ECD Automotive Design is a Kissimmee, Florida, company that specializes in reviving classic vehicles (British off-roaders, for the most part) by restomodding them to contemporary performance, safety, comfort, and technology.
May 24, 2025

StupidDope | ECD Mustang Fastback Ghost Reimagines the 1967 Classic

ECD Automotive Design is expanding its reach beyond Land Rovers with the debut of its custom Mustang Fastback series. At the center of this new chapter is Ghost, a 1967
May 24, 2025
ECD Roush V8 465 HP

AUTOEVOLUTION : 1967 ‘Ghost’ Mustang Hides Many Secrets

Fires 465 HP With Old-School Hi-Tech Small-Block |  Here’s one non-mainstream idea focused around the essence of classic Detroit iron – the in-period powerhouse that’s not a crate motor or
May 24, 2025
ECD 67 Mustang Fastback interior

AUTOBLOG | ECD Automotive Unleashes “’67 Ghost” Mustang – A Redefined, Bespoke Classic

The builder known for reimagining Land Rovers and Jaguars is now venturing into classic American muscle.
May 21, 2025
Carscoops Mustang

CARSCOOPS | The ’67 Ghost Is A Mustang Like No Other

This Mustang retains its classic looks but includes some modern tech, including a new chassis and a new interior
May 13, 2025

TORONTO STAR | ECD Unleashes Its Most Powerful Defender Yet

700+ Horsepower. American Muscle. Built by Demand.
April 30, 2025

THE SHOP | ECD Auto Design Reveals Vibrant Yellow Soft-Top Defender 90 ‘Beach Patrol’

ECD has debuted Project Beach Patrol, a Defender 90 soft top built for warm weather and relaxed cruising—all handcrafted in the U.S.A.
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