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 Land Rover Series III. Powered by a 430 horsepower LS3 engine, this build brings a sense of wonder and adds a luxurious touch to days spent with the family exploring historic downtowns.
“One of the more rewarding things about ECD is the rare opportunity to work with clients several times to create these beautiful, one-of-one builds. This client originally worked with us on a custom NAS build three years ago, and we were delighted to bring his new Series III dreams to life,” said Tom Humble, CXO and co-founder of ECD.
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, for the ultimate revitalization on a timeless look. The vintage Land Rover, heading to a new Florida home, is upgraded to take on old-fashioned brick roads with its BFGoodrich trail tires and modern-day suspension. This ground-up build also features the original roof rack and ladder from 1972, fully refurbished in-house by ECD’s master craftsmen, and traditional swing-away tire carrier, seamlessly incorporating the iconic prestige of the Land Rover into an envy-inducing, 21st-century SUV.
Staying true to the character of the original design, Project Fortuna features a manual “Eight Ball” shifter, transporting the driver back to the 1970s. The client chose to extend the eye-catching blue into the interior, with custom Raptor lined flooring color-matched to Tuscan Blue – a level of personalization all ECD clients can pursue. Maximizing comfort for passengers is bench seating wrapped in chic tan leather in the front and four matching tan jump seats in the back, perfect for weekend trips to new towns. To play the upbeat road trip playlists, Project Fortuna is equipped with a top-of-the-line Sony Premium stereo and Kenwood compact subwoofer.
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Project Fortuna
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Model — Custom 1972 Land Rover Series III
Engine — LS3
Transmission — 6-Speed Manual
Axles — Stock
Suspension — Stock
Brakes — Land Rover disc brakes
Exhaust — Borla sport single pipe with Flowmaster muffler
Exterior
Paint Color — Tuscan Blue in Gloss and Cornish Cream in Gloss
Soft Top — Tuscan Blue for main roof panel and Cornish Cream for sunshield
Wheels — 16″ OEM in Cornish Cream
Tires — BFGoodrich Rugged Trail 265/70/R16
Grille — OEM Series III
Bumper — New classic with custom chrome finish
Additional Features — Refurbished original roof rack and ladder, painted in Cornish Cream; door-mounted wheel carrier; ORM style mudflaps; Series style fenders
Interior
Seat Layout — 3+4
Front Seats — OEM style with middle cushion wrapped in Garrett Resilience Topaz R9510
Load Area Seats – 4 inward-facing jump seats wrapped in Garrett Resilience Topaz R9510
Leather Color — Garrett Resilience Topaz R9510 and Resilience Quartz R90550
Seat Design — OEM vertical lines
Dash – Classic Series III style with upper trim wrapped in Resilience Quartz R90550
Carpet — None
Steering Wheel —Evander Classic wooden steering wheel EXT900-20
Gauges — VT32SLF Vintage Series
Additional Features — Manual “Eight Ball” shifter; Raptor lined interior flooring – color-coded to match Tuscan Blue exterior; perforated Bry-Tech headliner in Cappuccino
Audio & Electronics
Infotainment — Sony stereo single DIN with integrated USB port
Sound System — Kenwood Compact subwoofer, mounted on passenger side seatbox
Additional Features — USB port, Bluetooth
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About ECD Auto Design
ECD Auto Design is a creator of restored luxury vehicles that combines classic English beauty with modern performance. Each vehicle produced by ECD Auto Design is fully bespoke, a one-of-a-kind 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. ECD Auto Design’s global headquarters, known as the ”Rover Dome,” is a 100,000-square-foot facility located in Kissimmee, Fla. that is home to 65 talented craftsmen and technicians, who hold a combined 61 ASE and five master level certifications. ECD Auto Design, though an affiliated company, operates a logistics center in the U.K. where four employees work to source and transport 25-year-old work vehicles back to the U.S. for restoration.
