E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the premier specialist in building and restoring classic Land Rovers into bespoke, high-end luxury vehicles, today unveils a sleek custom Defender 110 with a mighty 565 horsepower LS3+ engine commissioned for a retired NFL player.
Named Project Rod, this fully custom D110 is painted in full gloss Santorini black with a Zermatt silver roof and accents. Resting on 20-inch BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, Project Rod is crafted for speed with a powerful 565 horsepower LS3+ engine, smooth custom E.C.D. Dynamic Air Suspension and seamless 6-speed auto transmission. The Tubular A bar winch bumper with Warn winch, 6-point roll cage, and swing-away wheel carrier delineate Project Rod’s off-road capabilities.
“Each client has a vision in mind for the look of the truck and the use of the truck. This one-of-one build showcases the customization we offer down to the horsepower,” said Founder of E.C.D. Tom Humble. “We don’t typically get a chance to build such a powerful engine for a D110, so this build really allowed for the talent of our engineers and technicians to shine through.”
Following the elegant black and silver theme of the exterior, Project Rod has two heated Puma Classic front seats and midrow seats – all wrapped in two-tone, double diamond center Kingfisher bucket and Avion Storm Cloud handstitched leather. The interior’s deluxe custom features include a Startech steering wheel, All American gauge set, and a center console complete with an E.C.D. custom A/C and cup holders wrapped in the same black leather accenting the Puma dash and door cards.
Project Rod’s array of lavish modern touches include an extended infotainment console with 5 USB charging stations for the front and rear, a full JL audio sound system, backup camera, Bluetooth, WiFi and blind-spot assistant.
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Project Rod Specifications
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Model — D110
Engine — LS3+ 565HP
Transmission – 6-Speed Automatic
Suspension — E.C.D. Air
Brakes – EBC FAST
Additional Features — Stock Axles, Borla Stainless Dual Exhaust
Exterior
Paint Color — Santorini Black with Zermatt Silver Roof
Wheels — 20″ Kahn Mondial Retro
Tires — 20″ BF Goodrich A/T
Roll Cage – 6-Point
Bumper — Tubular A Bar with Winch
Interior
Front Seats — Puma Classics Heated
Seat Layout – Puma 6
Load Area Seats — 2 Inward Facing Small Jump Seats
Leather Color — Kingfisher Bucket with Avion Storm Cloud Exterior
Seat Design – Two Tone and Double Diamond Center
Carpet – Black, OEM Rubber Mats All Around
Steering Wheel — Startech Land Rover
Gauges — All-American
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Sony XM Radio
Sound System — JL Audio (Speakers and Subwoofers)
Additional Features — Back-up Camera, Bluetooth, USB (5), WiFi, Blind Spot Assistant
About E.C.D. Automotive Design
E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.) is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Each vehicle produced by E.C.D. is fully bespoke, a one-off that is 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 is home to 52 talented craftsman and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. E.C.D. Automotive Design has a second design studio located in Malibu, California.
