E.C.D. Automotive Design (E.C.D.), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company internationally renowned for its one-of-one world-class builds – ranging from bespoke Defenders to personalized Jaguar E-Types – showcases its latest convertible Land Rover Defender 110 build. Christened Project Pivot, the striking LS3 Defender is painted a fiery orange all over, making for phenomenal tailgates and rides around town.
“Our clients push the limits of their imaginations to come up with inventive custom Defenders that break the rules of traditional automotive companies,” said E.C.D. CEO and co-founder Scott Wallace. “As we approach our 500th build, we want to continue inspiring our clients to design their ultimate fantasy car and test our boundaries of what we can build at E.C.D.”
A striking, glossy orange, the soft top Defender is color matched to well-known Subaru Sunshine Orange to stand out from the pack. For an ultra-modern, cohesive look, the vintage Land Rover Defender has a matching orange grille and inserts, light surrounds, hinges and vents. On top, the powerful convertible Defender has a black roof to match its black 16-inch Sawtooth wheels and BF Goodrich All Terrain tires. In the back, the build removed the traditional swing-away tire carrier in favor of convenience, creating picture-perfect backgrounds for tailgates and other events.
Project Pivot’s interior is equally luxe, with top-of-the-line tan leather accents throughout. In the front, the original Defender has upgraded and heated Exmoor Modular seats with horizontal stitching and a custom center console. The Puma dash features a black MOMO Prototipo steering wheel, vintage gauges and a touchscreen radio system. Toward the rear, the classic Defender’s two jump seats are both mounted on the passenger side, leaving plenty of space to haul the whole family and gear for a good time. Other entertainment features include a high-tech JL Audio sound system, CarPlay, Bluetooth and two USB ports.
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Project Pivot
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Model — Defender 110
Engine — GM LS3
Transmission — 6-Speed Automatic
Axles — Stock
Suspension — E.C.D. Air Ride
Brakes — Stock
Exhaust — Single Borla stainless sport exhaust
Exterior
Paint Color — Subaru Sunshine Orange in Gloss
Soft Top Color — Black
Wheels — 16″ Sawtooth in black
Tires — BF Goodrich All Terrain
Grille — Classic in Subaru Sunshine Orange
Bumper — Classic with daytime running lights
Additional Features — Multi-point soft top roll cage; Subaru Sunshine Orange light surrounds, hinges and vents
Interior
Seat Layout — 2+2+2
Front Seats — Exmoor Modular seats, heated
Mid Row Seats – Exmoor Modular seats
Load Area Seats — 2 inward-facing jump seats on passenger side
Leather Color — Garrett Torino Tierra
Seat Design — Horizontal single stitch
Dash – Puma wrapped in Garrett Torino Tierra leather
Carpet — Black
Steering Wheel — MOMO Prototipo
Gauges — Vintage
Additional Features — E.C.D. custom center console
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Touchscreen stereo
Sound System — JL Audio speakers and subwoofer
Additional Features — 2 USB ports, backup camera, remote start, CarPlay, Bluetooth
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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.
