ECD Auto Design, formerly East Coast Defender, is the name brand for Land Rover Defender resto-mods. But the name change (and an upcoming public offering) reflect a broader ambition for the company, expanding

On a scorching-hot Florida highway with co-pilot Tom Humble, Penta drivestop-down in a snarling 1974 Jaguar E-Type. The snarl is emanating not from the car’s original V-12 engine (which purrs more than

A classic icon, still making heads turn even after 50 years. The Jaguar E-Type — once a car that graced the driveways of Hollywood legends and British royals — now

ECD Automotive Design (ECD) recently completed its first-ever bespoke Jaguar E-Type build, a series III roadster dubbed “Project Dallas Commission,” the company announced. Added to its production line in 2022,

East Coast Defender (ECD) is — as the name strongly implies — best known for its classic Land Rover restorations and resto-mods. But now they’re turning their attention to the other half of the

It’s still one of the most beautiful automotive shapes ever penned, but between corrosion protection that ranged from iffy to nonexistent back in the day to perennial carburetor-tuning challenges—especially on

Custom car builders are everywhere today. You can’t throw a rock without hitting six custom garages. While more people adding their flair to our cars isn’t a bad thing by any means,

By all rights, I should be uncomfortable. Too hot, struggling to keep up with the base-spec Hyundai Elantra in the lane alongside me, and experiencing that very specific sensation of

Thanks to ECD Auto Design and its Project Oliver Plaid, collectors can now enjoy the timeless machine that is the 1990s Range Rover Classic but with a modern twist — a Corvette LS3

The original Range Rover Classic was able with V8 engines, but none were as big as the 6.2-liter LS3 powerplant in Project Oliver Plaid. ECD Auto Design doesn’t specify the

ECD Auto Design (ECD), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its custom luxury builds, including bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types, today delivers Project Oliver Plaid – powered

Kindred isn’t alone. Zelectric, also in California, focuses on VW ­Beetles and Porsches that it goes on to sell from $100,000 to $300,000. The Ghost Garage in Michigan does Jeep

Inside, Project Mexico 1’s details continue with matching tan Italian leather dashboard, steering wheel and seats with green piping. For the driver, vintage gauges add a classic touch, while a

ECD Automotive Design is known to make one-off restorations of Land Rovers but with a modern twist. Its latest project dubbed the Project Fortuna, involves a 1972 Land Rover Series III

This is no ordinary generic gift card. Nope, it is all stainless-steel laser etched and comes with a hand-selected designer wallet too. But that is not the fancy part. It

Imported from Costa Rica, this custom Land Rover Series III combines a classic Tuscan Blue Range Rover finish with a contrasting cream roof and wheels. The vintage Land Rover, heading

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company globally renowned for its bespoke luxury builds – including custom Defenders, Range Rovers and most recently Jaguar E-Types – today

Project ACK40 is a picture-perfect example of a tailor-made ECD build – our ability to deliver Defender-inspired Land Rovers is unparalleled in terms of quality and client service. Beyond the

Believe it not, some of the best SUVs in the world are made in central Florida, at ECD Automotive Design. You don’t go to them for any old Land Rover Defender.

ECD Auto Design (ECD), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its customized vehicles, including bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types, today delivers Project Fortuna – an authentic 1972

A special purpose acquisition company, known also as a blank check company, is a publicly traded firm with no business purpose other to find another company, merge and take it

Designed by a U.K.-based client, this convertible Defender features a glossy Arles Blue finish. The vintage soft-top vehicle is elevated on 32-inch all-terrain tires and E.C.D.’s in-house suspension and brake

It was 2012 when our founder, Scott, started following Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, on Instagram. Tim, a young YouTuber passionate about exotic cars, began making YouTube videos for his Shmee150

We had the opportunity to set out on an adventure to visit a very special place where creative minds at E.C.D. Automotive Design (formerly East Coast Defender Automotive Design) primarily build restored

For years, Rob Howard restored old cars. In his youth, he worked on a 1971 Plymouth Duster with his dad, and as an adult, he restored 1960s Mustangs and modernized

Designed by a U.K.-based client, this convertible Defender nods to its iconic history with a glossy Arles Blue finish. The vintage soft-top vehicle is elevated on 32-inch all-terrain tires, perfect

 E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its custom luxury builds – including personalized Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types – reveals an elite LT1 Defender

The sophisticated midnight tones continue inside, with all nine caviar-black seats broken up with cool gray inserts, streamlined with chic vertical diamond stitching. Conceived for small-town living at a Hamptons

Aside from a bit of vibration at the back and an expected amount of play in the steering, nothing of note detracts from the sense that I’m piloting a farm

ECD caught our attention (and seemingly the attention of the entire Internet) last year when the company launched a Tesla-powered Land Rover Defender. But, as we learned after speaking to

Land Rover restoration specialist ECD Automotive Design has announced the details of its next-generation electric drivetrains that will enable emission-free driving for several of the company’s bespoke builds. Most of

Operating as the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company, the professionals at E.C.D. Automotive Design pride itself on continuing the legacy of the Defender with bespoke customer builds. Alongside evolving

EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive continues to do what it does best – learn, evolve, and innovate. The veteran one-of-a-kind vehicle manufacturer has announced a new partnership that brings improvements to the

Auto Design, will go public by merging with the special purpose acquisition company EF Hutton Acquisition Corporation. E.C.D., which specializes in restoring Land Rover Defenders, said Monday that it signed

The restored and electrified Defender features modern black leather Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats with scarlet red vertical diamond single stitch on the seat backs, and the dashboard wrapped in the same

ECD Automotive Design is back at it again to make a splash in the restoration and modification industry with its newest project, the Project Ghost. As the largest Land Rover

Taking the EV systems to the next level is the new driver display, now fully integrated into the E.C.D. custom console. With ease of access to three driving modes, the

The electric power systems no longer rely on refurbished battery cells, company representatives said. Each EV will have a brand-new drivetrain with more efficient batteries, reducing the weight of the

E.C.D. Automotive Design, the world-renowned Land Rover restoration company known for its exclusive, one-of-a-kind builds, has just announced its latest development in electric conversions. The company has partnered with new battery providers to create

It was 2012 when our founder, Scott, started following Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, on Instagram. Tim, a young YouTuber passionate about exotic cars, began making YouTube videos for his Shmee150

Dubbed Project Ghost, this restored off-roader is a fine mix of past and present, blending the rugged looks and go-anywhere capability of the Defender with the efficiency of an EV. Equipped with

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company famed for its custom builds, ranging from vintage Defenders to classic Jaguar E-Types, today unveils Project Ghost, an attention-grabbing matte

The classic Land Rover Defender is one of the most celebrated off-road capable vehicles of all time, and while, of course, there is a new Land Rover Defender, the classic

Inside, the restored Defender has modern black leather Corbeau Trailcat reclining seats with scarlet red vertical diamond single stitch on the seatbacks. With space for up to seven people, the

ECD Automotive Design – one of the world’s largest companies focused on Land Rover and Jaguar restoration – announces it is expanding its production facility with two new production lines

George Harrison’s E-Type was a 21st birthday present from Brian Epstein (The Beatles’ manager). Known as the XKE in the U.S. market, the E-Type is an iconic car with a

It is not new that historic Land Rover models have been all too willingly converted for decades, and so the vehicle refiner ECD Automotive Design from Kissimmee / Florida has

ECD Automotive Design is back at it again to bring us the Project Pivot, a restored and modified classic Defender that’s powered by GM and painted in Subaru. Fresh from

ECD Automotive Design has dropped its latest one-of-one classic Land Rover Defender builds with an LS3 engine swap, a black convertible roof, and gloss Subaru Sunshine Orange paint. It’s the longer wheelbase 110 model,

The Defender 110’s bodywork has been modified to offer a soft-top roof, with a multi-point roll cage found underneath. Daytime running lights are added to the front bumper, while the front

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) has debuted its latest convertible Land Rover Defender 110 build. Named Project Pivot, the LS3 Defender is painted a fiery orange and was designed to optimize

When it comes to restoring classic Land Rovers, nobody does it quite like E.C.D. Automotive Design. Take the convertible Land Rover D90 for instance. A tremendous vehicle platform that is ripe

E.C.D. Automotive Design, a Kissimmee company that specializes in customized Land Rover restorations, completed it’s move into a 100,000-sq ft manufacturing facility and headquarters and expanded its production line to

ECD Automotive, a company known for its restomod Land Rovers, has unveiled two custom creations, Project 67 and Project Flamingo, based on the classic Defender. Designed by a pair of best friends,

Known for its unique and detailed Land Rover restorations, E.C.D Automotive Design takes Land Rover Defenders, as well as early Land Rover Range Rovers, and brings them back to life

E.C.D. Automotive Design transforms classic Land Rovers and Jaguar E-Type into customized modern builds at a 100,000-sq. ft. facility in Kissimmee.