METICULOUSLY RESTORED TO ITS VINTAGE HERITAGE WITH ONE LS3 POWERED EXCEPTION
KISSIMMEE, FL – March 26, 2020 – E.C.D. Automotive Design, known for its prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles, introduces its latest fully restored Series 2A. Aptly named Project Henry, E.C.D. has fully restored this original British classic to its true nature.
For Project Henry, it was essential to the client that it remains true to its 1960’s heritage, while still being fully capable of handling daily drives. The original drivetrain was replaced with a powerful LS3 V8 engine with a five-speed manual transmission and performance braking all around, the restoration’s only semblance of modern detail.
The exterior and wheels are finished in the classic Land Rover color, Chawton White, in a full gloss finish. Project Henry’s interior is also coated in Chawton White throughout, contrasted only by its original styled chestnut-colored hand-stitched vinyl seats and cubby box. True to its history as a utility vehicle, Project Henry seats only two while the rest of the interior remains spaciously open for everyday use. Meticulously restored, this Series 2A was built to be as close as possible to its original spec, so additional modern features within this build are non-existent.
“These Series restorations are always absolute showstoppers. The stark contrast between the classic style and modern performance will never get old,” says Tom Humble, co-founder of E.C.D. Automotive Design.
The bespoke vehicle builder delivers accuracy to Project Henry’s every detail, from the placement of its side-view mirrors to its classic gauges. Simply designed to retain its charm and character, Project Henry makes its mark among the Series 2A line-up from E.C.D.
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Project Henry Specifications
Model — Series IIA
Engine — GM Block With New Ancillaries
Transmission — Manual
Axles — Rebuilt With Upgraded Inners
Suspension — New Shocks, Springs and Hardware
Brakes — Performance Disc Brakes All Around
Exhaust — Performance Exhaust
Exterior
Paint Color — Chawton White In Full Gloss
Roof Color — Chawton White In Full Gloss
Wheels — Chawton White In Full Gloss
Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A
Lights — LED Lighting
Interior
Front Seats — Original Seats In Brown Vinyl Just Two
Middle-row Seats — None
Rear-area Seats — None
Leather Color — Lady Terra
Stitch Color — Chestnut
Dash — Chawton White In Full Gloss
Center Console — Cubby Box in approved vinyl and stitch
Gauges — New Vintage
About E.C.D. Automotive Design
E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) is an award-winning creator of prestigious, high-end luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with innovation and modern luxury. Each vehicle produced by E.C.D. is fully bespoke, a one-off that is fully designed by the client through an immersive “Luxury Design Experience” and hand-built from the ground up in 2,200 hours by master-certified ASE craftsmen. The company was founded in 2013 by three British “petrol heads” whose passion for classic vehicles is the driving force behind exceptionally high standards for quality, custom luxury vehicles. E.C.D. Automotive Design’s global headquarters, known as the “Rover Dome,” is a 45,000 square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Florida that produces 45 vehicles annually and is home to nearly 60 talented employees. E.C.D. Automotive Design has a second design studio located in Malibu, California.