E.C.D. Automotive Design Unveils Bold Pair of D90s Designed By Best Friends

Written by Ben

December 15, 2022

E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company famed for its one-of-one deluxe builds, ranging from classic Defenders to vintage Jaguar E-Types, today reveals a pair of outwardly identical, yet still completely unique convertible Defender 90s. Titled Project 67 and Project Flamingo, the soft top Defenders are powered with robust LS3 engines and are perfect for road trips with the whole family. 

“These trucks were designed by a pair of best friends side by side, and while the same base model, engine and paint color mean the Defenders look similar at first glance, the wildly different interiors showcase the wide range of options our clients can choose to make their dream one-of-one truck,” said Co-Founder of E.C.D. Scott Wallace. “Project 67 leans into the old-school feel of Defenders with black All American Tradition gauges, while Project Flamingo has a modern audio system that would satisfy even the pickiest of road trip DJs.” 

From the outside, the utterly bespoke vintage Land Rover Defender 90s are nearly indistinguishable – from the 16″ black deep dish wheels with matching lug nuts underneath to the four LED spotlights on top of the roll cage. The sporting eggshell Keswick green exteriors are complimented with older Defenders’ black canvas roofs, the ideal background for family photos at any destination. Additional features the restored Defenders have in common include Borla Sport exhaust with one pipe on each side, 6-speed automatic transmission and EBC fast brakes. 

However, the similarities end there. Every E.C.D. custom Defender is an exclusive build that can never be replicated by another client. Project 67’s MOMO PROTOTIPO steering wheel and seats are wrapped in Cadence Moon Rock leather, while Project Flamingo is outfitted with Cadence Lentil seats and Nardi Challenge steering wheel. In the back, each LS3 Defender has ample space for friends and extended family to tag along on the next expedition. Project Flamingo’s load area holds one bench and two jump seats while Project 67 features two inward facing benches. A 110 V outlet, three USB ports, Kenwood eXcelon touchscreen and JBL speakers ensure entertaining rides in Project 67. Modern tech updates in Project Flamingo include a Kenwood eXcelon radio with Bluetooth, a JL sound system and CarPlay. 

For more information on how to build your own vehicle please visit ecdautodesign.com.

Project 67

High-resolution images and video are here.

Model — Defender 90

Engine — GM LS3

Transmission — 6-Speed Automatic

Axles — Stock

Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride

Brakes — EBC Fast Brakes 

Exhaust — Borla Sport Dual Exhaust with one pipe on each side 

Exterior

Paint Color — Keswick Green in Eggshell Finish

Soft Top — Black Canvas 

Wheels — 16″ deep dish in black with black lug nuts 

Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain

Grille — Mesh

Bumper — Classic with daylight running lights and brush guard

Additional Features — 4 LED round spotlights, soft top multi point roll cage, Warn winch 

Interior

Seat Layout — 2+4

Front Seats — Exmoor Modular Trim, Heated and Ventilated

Load Area Seats — 2 Inward Facing Benches

Leather Color — Cadence Moon Rock 

Seat Design — Horizontal Single Stitch

Dash – Puma wrapped in Cadence Moon Rock Leather

Carpet — Black 

Steering Wheel — MOMO PROTOTIPO wrapped in Cadence Moon Rock leather

Gauges — All American Tradition

Additional Features — Rear air conditioning 

Audio & Electronics

Infotainment — Touchscreen Kenwood eXcelon

Sound System — JL Audio speakers and JBL subwoofer 

Additional Features — Wireless charger, 3 USB ports, 110 V outlet, back-up camera, blind spot assistance 

Project Flamingo

High-resolution images and video are here.

Model — Defender 90

Engine — GM LS3

Transmission — 6-Speed Automatic

Axles — Stock

Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride

Brakes — EBC Fast Brakes 

Exhaust — Borla Sport Dual Exhaust with one pipe on each side 

Exterior

Paint Color — Keswick Green in Eggshell Finish

Soft Top — Black Canvas 

Wheels — 16″ deep dish in black with black lug nuts 

Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain 

Grille — Classic 

Bumper — Classic with daylight running lights and brush guard

Additional Features — 4 LED round spotlights, soft top multi point roll cage

Interior

Seat Layout — 2+4

Front Seats — Exmoor Modular Trim, Heated and Ventilated

Load Area Seats — 1 Inward Facing Bench and 2 Inward Facing Jump Seats

Leather Color — Cadence Lentil

Seat Design — Horizontal Single Stitch

Dash – Puma wrapped in Cadence Lentil Leather

Carpet — Black 

Steering Wheel — Nardi Challenge wrapped in Cadence Lentil leather

Gauges — All American Tradition

Additional Features — Cupholders 

Audio & Electronics

Infotainment — Touchscreen Kenwood eXcelon

Sound System — JL Audio speakers and subwoofer 

Additional Features — CarPlay, Bluetooth, 3 USB ports, back-up camera, blind spot assistance 

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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.’s global headquarters, known as the ”Rover Dome,” is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Fla. that is home to 63 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. E.C.D. has a logistics center in the U.K. where its seven employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration. 

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